Brooklyn / Queens Walk

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Welcome 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.

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!

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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! 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 Sponsor

Sponsoring 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.

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Help Promote the Walk!

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.

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.

What is the route?
The route will be a loop around Domino Park, which is quite small. We encourage Walkers to do as many or as few loops as they want!

Is there parking at Domino Park?
There is no parking in Domino Park but there is street parking throughout the area.

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

Is there a fundraising minimum?
No, but we highly encourage each participant to raise at least $150 to receive the official Walk t-shirt!

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

Can I register at the Walk? Yes! You can register in-person at the Walk.

How do I make an offline donation?
Please complete this form and send it with your check to the address provided. Donations will be accepted through 12/31/2023.

Are dogs allowed at the Walk? Yes - friendly, leashed dogs are welcome!