Atlanta Walk

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Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Atlanta Walk  

11/05/2023

20th annual event 

 

From everyone at the AFSP Georgia Chapter, THANK YOU for joining us as we marked 20 years of walking in the Atlanta Out of the Darkness Walk! You made it possible for friends, family, and community members to come together in a shared journey of hope and healing.

Because of you, we have raised over $413,000, of our $670,000 goal, and walked with over 3,500 walkers! Donations are being accepted through December 31st, so there is still time to reach your goals! We encourage you to make an ask for at least 1 more donation to help support our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. 

Please make a donation online at www.afsp.org/Atlanta or mail to 1920 Dresden Drive Atlanta, GA 31119.

If you are interested in being involved with the planning committee for next year's walk, please complete the volunteer application and be in touch with us! We look forward to another successful event in 2024!

 

 

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!

 

Ways You Can Help

Volunteer at the Event

Event Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers are always needed and we cannot be successful without them! Volunteers will be needed for set up for the event and breakdown following the event.  

Send an email to kpetillo@afsp.org to sign-up today! Thank you!

 

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Atlanta Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Download the sponsorship packet here. Contact kpetillo@afsp.org with any questions!

  
Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

$150+ - Raise $150 by 11/05/2023 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

Become a Team Captain

Team Central

 

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?
No, there is no registration fee to participate.

Register as an individual, form or join a team.  Can't make it to the walk?  Register as a Virtual Participant and support from afar.  

  

If I raise enough money, will my whole team get a shirt?
No. The event shirts are only given to individuals who raise $150. If your whole team wants a shirt, each member must raise $150. 

  

How do I make an offline donation?
To send a donation by check, please complete this form and send it with your check to the address provided.

 

Is there a fundraising minimum?
No, but we strongly encourage each participant to set a $150 fundraising goal to help support AFSP's work to stop suicide and receive the official walk t-shirt!

  

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities

On-Site Activities

Stop by the AFSP Store for merchandise, visit the photo booth, visit our community resource and sponsor tables and more!

  
Honor Beads

Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause.  Each person in attendance is encouraged to select the bead or beads that correspond to their reason for participating.

  
Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance. Bring a picture of your loved one to leave on our memory wall.

 

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