Thurston County Walk

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Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Thurston County Walk

09/09/2023

Event Details

Date: 09/09/2023

Location: Marathon Park, Olympia, WA

Check-in Time: 11:00 am

Walk Start Time: 12:30 pm

Contact Information

Walk Chair: Sabrena Moehring (She/Her/Hers), 360-324-9339, sabrenamoehring@gmail.com

Walk Co-Chair: Barbara Edkin (She/Her/Hers), barbara.edkin@providence.org

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.

2023 Thurston County Walk Sponsorship Opportunities

You can be an everyday hero in the fight against suicide.

Partner with us as an event sponsor for the Thurston County Out of the Darkness Walk taking place on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Our mission to Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Aﬀected by Suicide would not be possible without the community engagement. Today, support for mental health is needed more than ever and we are asking you to join us in the movement to prevent suicide. With your help, the Washington Chapter will be able to maximize our mission impact by reaching and serving more people through our lifesaving programs and resources.

All Signed Sponsorship Agreements & Logos Due

Friday, August 11th

Download the 2023 Thurston County Sponsorship Packet Here

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!

Thurston County Walk FAQs

1. What is the distance for the 2023 Walk? About 1.7 miles. There is no minimum or maximum you have to walk.

2. When, where, and what time is the event?

Saturday 9/9/23.
At Marathon Park.
11:00am is when registration starts, opening Ceremony is at 12:00pm, the walk will kick off at the end of the ceremony, and the event ends at 2:00pm.

3. Do I have to raise $150 to participate in the walk? No, while this is a fundraising event, there is not minimum you have to raise to walk with us. You do have to pre-register online to walk.

4. I'd like to Volunteer t what can I do? We always need help! Please fill out the form.

Thurston County Route Map

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 sabrenamoehring@gmail.com to sign-up today! Thank you!

Become a Sponsor

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

Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide

$150+ - Raise $150 by 09/09/2023 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!

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? Not sure, check back later for more details.