When and where is the event taking place?
The 3 mile walk is taking place on 10/21/2023 at Montrose Harbor. A virtual option will also be offered for those not ready to be in-person.

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!

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.

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

How do I set up my personal fundraising page?
If you need help logging into or setting up your fundraising page, click here for a step-by-step guide.


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. Donations will be accepted through 12/31/2023.

Click here for complete event details and important information!

For additional questions, please email: chicago@afsp.org

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Chicagoland Walk shows the community and your employees that your business cares about mental health and suicide prevention.
For more information, email chicago@afsp.org
View sponsor benefits, click here. 

       
Be a Volunteer

Interested in volunteering? Please sign up here.

Promote the Walk in Your Community! 

Click here to help spread awareness about the Chicagoland Walk by ordering promotional materials. AFSP resources, walk yard signs, and more are available and will be sent to you for free!

Download the walk flyer here to share with businesses, apartment buildings, etc. in your community.

Share on Social Media

Share your story, post photos, invite others to join you or donate to your fundraising efforts.

Download graphics to share on social media.

Be sure to use the following: 
@AFSPIL   #WalkWithUs   #ChicagolandWalk

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Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

Chicagoland Walk T-Shirt
$150+ - Walk t-shirt. Raise $150 by 10/21/2023 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt.

Red Ribbon Walker and Blue Ribbon Walker
$500-$999 - Red Ribbon Walker.
Receive a red ribbon and gift on-site.
                              
$1,000+ - Blue Ribbon Walker.
Receive a blue ribbon and gift on-site.

          

*Participants that have raised at least $150 by 10/21/2023 will qualify.

In addition to fundraising online, you will be able to turn in additional cash or check donations on-site.

Chicagoland Walk Slideshow
Be included in the slideshow that will be played online as part of the virtual program and onsite at the walk.  

$150 - $299 - A photo of your choosing will be shared in the slideshow.
 
$300+ - A photo of your choosing plus a message in 20 words or less will be shared in the slideshow.

*Participants that have raised at least $150 by 1:00 pm (CST) Friday, 10/06/23 will qualify.

Top Teams Program
$2,500 - $4,999
Team name on walk website and signage onsite.

$5,000 - $9,999
Team name on 1 walk route sign and table onsite PLUS $2,500 level incentives listed above.

$10,000+
Team will receive a team tent, name on 2 walk route signs, recognition in program PLUS both level incentives listed above.

*Teams that have raised at least $2,500 1:00 pm (CST) Friday, 10/06/23 will qualify.

Donations can be made to a team but the official walk t-shirt and other incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising.

Additional Out of the Darkness Fundraising Recognition Gifts can be found here.

Out of the Darkness
Community Walks
Fundraising Toolkit

Create a Facebook Fundraiser

Create a FB Fundraiser through your account or it will not connect to your page. This is super easy in the app!

On-Site Activities

Stop by the AFSP Store for merchandise, pick up beads at the Honor Bead tent, and more!

Honor Beads

Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause.

Why We Walk Wall

The wall is a place to remember a loved one with a message or photo as well as honor yourself or a loved one.