Fairfax Walk
Join us on October 1, 2023
Register Now DonateWelcome to the Out of the Darkness
Fairfax Walk
10/01/2023
Event Details
Date: 10/01/2023
Location: Fairfax City Hall, Fairfax, VA
Event Timeline:
* Check-in Time:11:00 AM
* Opening Ceremony Time: 12:30 PM
* Walk Start Time: 1:00 PM
* Event Ends: 2:00 PM
Walk Chair: Andrea "Hobbit" Brown Chair.FairfaxWalk@gmail.com
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
If you're looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.
Register to Walk With Us!
Returning participant? Thank you for being a Walk Alumni! When you click the register button be sure to click the blue Login link under "Been Here Before?"
Having trouble registering? Click here to watch a step-by-step guide. See FAQs below if you have any questions.
If you’ve already registered and would like to either create a new team or join an existing one, log into your account and click on the “change team membership” option on the right hand side of your dashboard tab (on mobile you’ll need to click “dashboard” first). View this video tutorial for more help.
There's now an app to make it even easier to raise funds and receive updates!
Click below to get started!
And don't forget about all the ways you can FUNdraise!
Become a Sponsor!
Download the 2023 Fairfax Walk's Sponsor Packet to learn more about our various sponsorship opportunities. With sponsorship levels starting at just $500, this is a perfect way for large and small businesses to play a leadership role in making suicide prevention a priority in our community. To recognize your support, we have developed a variety of options to elevate your brand awareness and align your business with a good cause!
Sponsor T-Shirt Deadline: 8/23/2023
Overall Sponsor Deadline: 9/15/2023
Ways You Can Help
Volunteer at the EventEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers are always needed and we cannot be successful without them! Send an email to kmahoney@afsp.org to sign-up today! Thank you!
Become a SponsorSponsoring the Fairfax Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Contact kmahoney@afsp.org to become a sponsor today! |
Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide$150+ - Raise $150 by 10/01/2023 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt! * Donations can be made to a team as a whole, but the T-shirt and other incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising. Promote the Walk in Your Community!Follow us on social! @OOTDWalks Post on your social accounts and share why you walk with your community! |
Team Corner
Create a FB Fundraiser through your account or it will not connect to your page! This is super easy in the app btw (wink wink) |
FAQs
Is there a registration fee? |
If I raise enough money, will my whole team get a shirt? |
How do I make an offline donation?
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Is there a fundraising minimum? |
Can I register at the Walk? Yes! You can register in-person at the Walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st. Are dogs allowed? Yes! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the walk. |
Parking, route, and other info will be updated as we get closer to Walk Day. For additional questions, please email kmahoney@afsp.org |
Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities
On-Site ActivitiesStop by the AFSP Store for merchandise, visit the photo booth, and more! |
Honor BeadsHonor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause. |
Hope & HealingShare messages of hope and remembrance. |
Thank You to our NCAC Out of the Darkness Presenting Sponsor!
Register by clicking the button at the top of the page
Thank you participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for your support! Together, we can save lives and bring hope.
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, dial 988 or text TALK to 741-741