Orange County NY Walk

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Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Orange County NY Walk

09/24/2023

Event Details

Date: 09/24/2023

Location: Woodbury Community Center "At the Rez", Highland Mills, NY

Check-in Time: 9:00 am

Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Contact Information

Walk Chair: Maria Idoni (She/Her), 914-610-9156, midoni@afsp.org

NEW 2023 POST WALK INCENTIVE: Raise/Donate $150 or more between 10/17 - 11/15 and receive a 2023 Chapter Walk Hoodie. They are limited edition and will only be ordered for those that raise $150 between 10/17 - 11/15. You will receive it before 12/31.

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 have any questions on walk day, please reach out to (add walk chair name and cell for each walk) for guidance and updates.

If you're looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.

Ways You Can Help

Volunteer for the 2024 Event

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Orange County NY Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Contact midoni@afsp.org to become a sponsor today!

Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

NEW 2023 POST WALK INCENTIVE: Raise/Donate $150 or more between 10/17 - 11/15 and receive a 2023 Chapter Walk Hoodie. They are limited edition and will only be ordered for those that raise $150 between 10/17 - 11/15. You will receive it before 12/31. _{* Donations can}_{be made to a team as a whole, but the T-shirt and other incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising.}

Promote the Walk in Your Community!

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

Team Corner

Become a Team Captain

Team Central

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)

FAQs

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, but NOT on the beach.