Volunteer at the Event

Event Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers are always needed and we cannot be successful without them! To join the committee email jenniferwafsp@gmail.com.

Do you want to volunteer for the day of the event? Visit our volunteer sign-up page to sign-up today! Thank you!

Promote the Walk in Your Community! 

Help us get the word out. Promotional resources and items are available for you to order to help raise awareness about the walk and suicide prevention. Order items such as yard signs or flyers today! 

If you have a printer or somewhere to share a digital flyer, you can also download this flyer to share.

Let people know you're coming to the event on Facebook and follow us on social! @afspctx 

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

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Waco Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. You can find our sponsorship opportunities through this link. Contact jenniferwafsp@gmail.com to become a sponsor today!

Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

$150+ - Raise $150 by 09/30/2023 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt!  

$988+ Champion of Hope. Anyone walks registered for a walk in Texas who raises $988 will get an exclusive shirt designed by a walker in Texas! Why $988? Last summer the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched their new number nationwide, 988. If you or someone you know is crisis, you can call 988 and be connected with a crisis counselor. They’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

$1,000+ Walker Spotlight. Receive a shoutout on social media. 

 _{* Donations can be made to a team as a whole,  but the T-shirt and other incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising.}  

Team Incentives

$1,500:  Team Spotlight. Raise $1,500 and get a spotlight for your team on social media.

• Walkers who raise $150 by September 1st
• Walkers who raise $500 by September 1st
• Teams who raise $500 by September 1st

Team Corner

Become a Team Captain

Team Central

Team Captain Toolkit: Being on a team enhances the experience of each and every one of your team members, providing a built-in support system and a goal towards which you will all strive (and stride) together. A team captain's role is vital to the success of the Out of the Darkness Walks. Click here to access our Team Captain Toolkit and access some tips, tricks, and resources. 

Need Help Fundraising?

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! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the walk.

Parking, route, and other info will be updated as we get closer to Walk Day.

For additional questions, please email jenniferwafsp@gmail.com

On-Site Activities

Stop by the AFSP Store for merchandise, visit the photo booth, enjoy live music, kids activities, and luminary with decoration station!

Honor Beads

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

Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance.

There will be a memory wall - please bring a picture or poster to honor your loved one or someone who struggles.