Modesto Walk
Join us on September 30, 2023
DonateWelcome to the Out of the Darkness
Modesto Walk
09/30/2023
Event Details
Date: 09/30/2023
Location: Graceada Park, Modesto, CA
Check-in Time: 9:00 am
Activities: 9:00-10:00 am
Opening Ceremony: 10:00 am
Walk Start Time: 10:45 am
Contact Information
Walk Chair: Barbara Chiesa, 209-918-4599, chiesa3@aol.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.
Important Registration Area Information!
Participants only need to come to the Registration Area for three reasons:
to drop off cash/checks and/or donate by card via QR code
to pick up their fundraiser shirt ($150 individually raised)
to register day-of via QR code
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?"
**Walk Alumni should stop by the Registration Area to pick up a special Walk Alumni button!**
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
Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide$150+ - Raise $150 on your personal page by 09/30/2023 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt day-of! $250+ - Raise $250+ on your personal page by 09/09/2023 and earn a Recognition Gift. * Donations can be made to a team as a whole, but the T-shirt and other above incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising. Please review the Team Incentives to the right for TEAM fundraising. |
Team Corner**The Top Fundraising Team by Walk Day, 09/30/2023, will hold the walk banner and lead the walk!**
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)
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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. |
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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! How long is this year's Walk Route? Two miles, or three loops around the sidewalk perimeter of Graceada Park. You can walk as much or as little as you'd like. |
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.
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For additional questions, please email chiesa3@aol.com |
Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities
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
