Oneida County Walk

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Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Oneida County Walk  

09/24/2023

Event Details

Date: 09/24/2023

Location: Bellamy Harbor Park, Rome, NY

Check-in Time: 11:00 am

Walk Start Time: 12:00 pm

Contact Information

Walk Chair: Francesca Esposito, 315-520-0417, franespo123@gmail.com

*The walk route is an approximately 1 mile loop. Participants are encouraged to walk 2 loops. Click here for a map.  

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.

Chicken BBQ!

Please join us for a chicken barbeque after the walk courtesy of Anthony Amodio Catering and hosted at the VFW Post 2246 from 1:00 until sold out! All proceeds will benefit the Oneida County Walk. Dinners are $12 and include 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes, and baked beans. Takeout or dine in available.

VFW Post 2246: 315 North Washington St, Rome, NY 13440

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 Event

Event Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers are always needed and we cannot be successful without them! 

Send an email to franespo123@gmail.com to sign-up today! Thank you!

 

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Oneida County Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Contact franespo123@gmail.com to become a sponsor today!

  
Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

$150+ - Raise $150 by 09/24/2023 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt!   * 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! 

Follow us on social! @OOTDWalks 

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.

  

For additional questions, please email franespo123@gmail.com

 

Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities

On-Site Activities

Stop by the AFSP Store for merchandise, visit the photo booth, and more!

  
Honor Beads

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

  
Hope & Healing

Teams (or individuals not on a team) who raise $500 or more by 9/10/23 will be sent a link to make a custom "in memory of/in honor of" sign to be displayed on the walk route, yours to keep after the event.

 

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