Walk With Us

The Belmont 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.

By registering for the walk on September 9, 2023, you are joining a strong community united in an effort to fight suicide while showing up for yourself, recognizing and honoring those you love, raising awareness, educating communities, supporting one another, and sharing hope.

Every dollar you raise through the Belmont Walk allows AFSP to invest in life-saving research, education, advocacy, and support for those impacted by suicide.

Walk Date: 09/09/2023
Walk Location: Belmont University - Nashville, TN
Event Begins: 8:00 am
Event Ends: 12:00 pm

Contact Information

Contact Name: Tiffany Alexander Cooper 
Contact Phone: 615-460-6617
Contact Email: hopewalkshere@belmont.edu

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

When and where is the walk?
The Belmont Walk will take place on September 9, 2023 and will kick-off a week of campus programming for National Suicide Prevention Week. We will be walking on Belmont's campus and the surrounding neighborhoods. Registration and pre-walk activities begin at 8am and the Opening Ceremony will begin at 9am.

Where should I park?

• Please park in the Curb Garage (#41 on campus map) 

• After parking, take west elevator to 3rd floor

• Exit left from the elevator on the 3rd floor and follow the blue line on this map to the Belmont Bell Tower

• The Walk will start at the Bell Tower

Are dogs allowed at the walk?

We love your animals, but will be having our opening ceremony indoors so service animals only please. Friendly leashed pets welcome outdoors for the walk.

Is there a registration fee or fundraising minimum?
No, there is no registration fee to participate. AFSP does not have a fundraising minimum,  but we strongly encourage each participant to set a $150 fundraising goal to help support our work to stop suicide and receive the official walk t-shirt!

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. Donations will be accepted through 12/31/22.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Belmont Walk shows the community and your employees that your business cares about mental health and suicide prevention. Sponsor the 2023 Belmont Walk and help us #StopSuicide today.

Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

When you raise $150 by 09/09/2023* you'll receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt!

*In addition to fundraising online, you will be able to turn in additional cash or check donations on-site.

Create a Team

It's more fun to walk together! Gather friends, family, co-workers, classmates, and neighbors to walk with you on 09/09/2023.

Share on Social Media

Share your story, post photos, invite others to join you or donate to your fundraising efforts. Social media is a powerful tool!

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @afsptn, and don't forget to use #afsptennessee

Volunteer at the Walk

Volunteer with us! Volunteers are needed for set-up, registration, parking, wayfinding, and more! Contact the Belmont Walk Chairs to get involved today: hopewalkshere@belmont.edu

AFSP Store

Stop by the AFSP Store to purchase hats, stickers, t-shirts, and more! Wear your AFSP swag and show the world you support suicide prevention.

Honor Beads

We all wear honor beads - each color shows our personal connection to the cause, and helps us identify other who understand our experience. 

Why I Walk

Show Belmont why you walk by bringing a photo of a loved one and sharing a message of hope and healing.