Oahu Walk

Join us on September 9, 2023

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Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Oahu Walk

09/09/2023

Event Details

Date: 09/09/2023

Location: Skygate @ Frank Fasi Civic Center Park, Honolulu, HI

Registration Starts: 8:00 am

Program Begins: 9:00 am

Contact Information

Walk Chair: Karen Ng, 917-494-0085, karenng.afsphi@gmail.com

Walk Co-Chair: Cathryn Langan, cathryn.langan@gmail.com

We are glad you will be joining us at the Oahu walk on September 9, 2023. Now more than ever it is important we come together as a community to focus on the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. In the aftermath of the fires on Maui, we know that everyone in Hawaii is affected in some way and that tragic events may cause emotional distress. The Maui Wildfire Recovery Resources website is continually updated. We hope you find this resource helpful. (scan QR code below)

We look forward to seeing you at the Oahu walk. We have a supportive day planned with healing activities, resources and more.

Aloha and Mahalo,

Karen and Cat

Oahu Walk Chairs

Walk Route

Walk Route & Length: We will take a scenic route along South King St. to RIchards St. to South Beretania St. to Alapai St. The course is flat and distance is approximately 1.2 miles.

Parking: Public parking is FREE on the weekends and there is one underground parking lot you can use. The entrance to the main parking lot is at approximately 651 S. Beretania St. from the far left lane, just past Alapai St. Take a ramp down into the underground lot and park in the metered stalls for free. Do not park in the stalls marked “reserved”.

Program Highlights: We are excited to feature special appearance by Augie T, musical artists Kamuela Kahoano and Mike Tulba, and Flow Kakou's Matt Del Rosario. Stay tuned for more details!

Remembrance Wall: We invite you to honor the memory of your loved by bringing a photo to add to our Remembrance Wall (please note that maximum size of photo is 8.5x11 letter size and photos will not be returned).

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.

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

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the Oahu Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Contact karenng.afsphi@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? Yes! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the walk.