FREE Rocklands BBQ!!! FREE

Rocklands will be serving up their delicious BBQ to registered Paws for Prevention participants from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM or while it lasts! 

What do they say? "The early dog gets the bone..."

Paw-ticipant Doggy Bags

* Registered paw-ticipants who raise $150+ by 5/20/2023 will receive a complimentary doggy bag stuffed with an AFSP t-shirt, dog bandana, water bowl, wristbands, stickers, and more! _{* Donations can be made to a team as a whole,  but participant incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising.}  

Honor Beads

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

Resources Fair

Exhibitors are invited to participate in our Resources Fair to present materials related to resources offered by the exhibitor which serve the AFSP’s mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. 

Apply to Exhibit Here

Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance.

Become a Sponsor

Download the 2023 NCAC Paws for Prevention Sponsor Packet to learn more about our various sponsorship opportunities. With sponsorship levels starting at just $250, this is a perfect way for large and small businesses to play a leadership role in making suicide prevention a priority in our community. To recognize your support, we have developed a variety of options to elevate your brand awareness and align your business with a good cause!

Sponsor Deadline: 5/5/2023 

Volunteer at the Event

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

To join the planning committee: email Paws for Prevention Chair at Chair.Paws4Prevention@gmail.com.

To volunteer at the evet: SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE. 

Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

Raise $150+ by 5/20/2023 and receive a complimentary  paw-ticipant doggy bag stuffed with an AFSP t-shirt, dog bandana, water bowl, wristbands, stickers, and more! _{* Donations can be made to a team as a whole,  but participant incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising.}  

Team Corner

Become a Team Captain

Promote the Walk in Your Community! 

Follow us on social! 

AFSP National Capital Area Chapter: @AFSP.NCAC on Facebook and @AFSP_NCAC on Instagram and Twitter. 

Post on your social accounts and share why you support AFSP and Paws for Prevention with your community! Use the hashtags #StopSuicide and #BeTheVoice

Create a FB Fundraiser 

You must set this up through you DonorDrive account or your Facebook fundraiser will not connect to your Paws fundraising efforts! This is super-easy in the app btw (wink wink).

Q: Can I bring my dog?  
A: Ummm... YEAH!  Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. Dogs may go off of their leash when inside of the fenced dog park. We will have lots of fun activities for pups and their humans. You can also pick up some doggy accessories at our AFSP store so you and your pup can rock some stylin' AFSP gear.

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

Q: Is there a fundraising minimum?
A: 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 Paws for Prevention participant doggy bag!

Q: Is the event family-friendly?  
A: Yes!  The pre-event and Walk are both family-friendly

Q: Where do I park?  
A: There is plenty of free parking on-site at Ben Brenman Park. You can use this Parking Map to help you navigate your way around the Park! 

Q: What if it rains?
A: The event is rain or shine and would only be canceled in the instance of severe weather that would compromise the safety of our guests.

Q: Must-have items I should bring?  
A: We recommend bringing comfy shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, reusable water bottles, donations, and funds to purchase your AFSP swag!