Volunteer at the Event

Day-of Walk volunteers are still needed and we cannot be successful without them! 

Find more information and sign-up today at this Google Form! Thank you!

Become a Sponsor

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

Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

$150+ - Raise $150 on your personal page by 10/07/2023 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt day-of! 

$250+ - Raise $250+ on your personal page by 10/07/2023 and earn a Recognition Gift.

_{* Donations can be made to a team as a whole,  but the T-shirt and other above incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising.  Please review the Team Incentives to the right for TEAM fundraising.}

Promote the Walk in Your Community! 

Follow us on social! @AFSPSacramento @OOTDWalks 

Post on your social accounts and share why you walk with your community!

Team Corner

Become a Team Captain

Team Central

**The Top Fundraising Team by Walk Day, 10/07/2023, will hold the walk banner and lead the walk!**

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) 

Is there a registration fee? No, there is no registration fee to participate.

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, as long as they remain leashed and well-behaved!

Where do I park and is parking free?
Parking is free and available in the Railhead Park parking lot or along Pacific Aveue. Please be mindful of the residents of the adjacent streets. Find more information here or utilize this Google Pin.

For additional questions, please email ebrown@afsp.org

On-Site Activities

Stop by the AFSP Table to learn more about volunteering with the AFSP Greater Sacramento Chapter, pick up resources and hear about our programs for schools, workplaces, etc., and purchase AFSP merchandise.

Visit our Resource Partners who will be sharing about their mental health and suicide prevention resources, programs and services for yourself and/or loved ones.

There is a playground already at the park.

Honor Beads

Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause.  You can take as many Honor Beads that resonate with you. The beads are free and we encourage everyone to take at least one for our Honor Bead Ceremony that takes place during the Opening Ceremony before the Walk.

Hope & Healing

Visit our We Remember Banner to write a message or your loved one's name, add a photo print-out, etc. 

You're welcome to bring your own homemade poster for the Walk, and/or photos for some of our activities.

We welcome you to come back and take the item(s) before leaving our event.

Please be sure to follow our safe messaging guidelines.