Brooklyn / Queens Walk
Join us on October 1, 2023
DonateWelcome to the Out of the Darkness
Brooklyn / Queens Walk
10/01/2023
Event Details
Date: 10/01/2023
Location: Seating Steps, Domino Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Check-in Time: 10:00 am
Walk Start Time: 11:00 am
Contact Information
Walk Chair: Hannah Moch, 646-645-0445, afsphannah@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!
Ways You Can Help
Volunteer at the EventEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers are always needed! To help with planning, please fill out our Walks Committee Application. To help on the day of the event, please fill out our Day-of Volunteer Application. Thank you!
Become a SponsorSponsoring the Brooklyn / Queens Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Contact afsphannah@gmail.com 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, as well as qualify for our other Recognition Rewards!* *Donations can be made to a team on a whole, but the above incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising. |
Team CornerCreate a FB Fundraiser through your account or it will not connect to your page!
Help Promote the Walk!Follow us on social @AFSPNYC and share why you walk with your community! We need your help raising awareness! Please complete our Walk Materials Request Form so we can provide you with promotional materials like this flyer, free of charge.
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FAQs
Where will check-in be? Check-in will take place at the Seating Steps (15 River St) in Domino Park in Williamsburg. Check-in begins at 10AM and we'll kick off the walk around 11AM.
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Is there a registration fee?
Is there a fundraising minimum?
If I raise enough money, will my whole team get a shirt? |
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Can I register at the Walk? Yes! You can register in-person at the Walk.
How do I make an offline donation?
Are dogs allowed at the Walk? Yes - friendly, leashed dogs are welcome!
For additional questions, email afsphannah@gmail.com. |
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. |
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