Bristol Virginia Walk

Join us on October 28, 2023

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Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Bristol Virginia Walk  

10/28/2023

Cumberland Square Park, Bristol

 

Contact Information

Amanda Martinez (Walk Chair), vhragirl30@gmail.com, (254) 220-9741
Emily Bacalis (Special Events Manager), ebacalis@afsp.org, (202) 839-2174

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Ways You Can Still Help

Download the App

     

There's now an app to make it even easier to raise funds and receive updates.  Click the App Store or Google Play button above to get started.

 

 
 
Check for Matching Gifts

Click here to learn how you can double (or more!) your impact through matching gifts.  See if your donors work for companies with matching gifts programs.

 
Use Social Media

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) 

 

 

 


Upcoming AFSP Virginia Events

All programs listed in this section are free to attend and open to the public.  Registration may be required.  View a complete list of upcoming events and programs on our Virginia Chapter Website or our Facebook Events tab.  Thank you to our walkers and supporters for making these programs possible!

Virtual Program
11/8/23
     

Talk Saves Lives covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.  Register here. 

 
 
Virtual Program
11/13/23

Get to Know Us: A Volunteer Introduction is an opportunity to discover the Virginia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, learn about its mission, and explore which volunteer roles you would enjoy.  Register below to join us for this casual introductory conversation.  Register here.  

 
In Person Training
11/18/23

 safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone 15 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. safeTALK-trained helpers can connect others with life-saving intervention resources.  Please register here.

Thank you for joining us!


 

FAQs

Can I still fundraise after the walk? Yes!  Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.  You can encourage people to continue to donate through your walk page through the end of the year.  Funds raised after walk day do not count toward event t-shirt qualification.

 

 

If I raise enough money, will my whole team get a shirt?
No. The event shirts are only given to individuals who raise $150 or more. 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.

 

 

 

 

 


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.

 


If you or someone you know is in a crisis, dial 988 or text TALK to 741-741