Greater Bell County Walk
Join us on October 14, 2023
DonateWelcome to the Out of the Darkness
Greater Bell County Walk
10/14/2023
Event Details
Date: 10/14/2023
Location: Purser Park, Harker Heights, TX
Check-in Time: 9:00 am
Visit the kids area, hang a picture of loved ones lost on the memorial wall, pick-up honor beads, visit vendor booths, purchase raffle tickets, purchase AFSP branded merch, and listen music by DJ AKachura
Walk Start Time: 10:00 am
Contact Information
Walk Co-Chairs:
Beth Robinson, 254-289-8042, mcmwheels@yahoo.com
Angie Kachura, 254-226-2617, sos_gfh@yahoo.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.
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?"
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 EventEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers are always needed and we cannot be successful without them! Do you want to volunteer for the day of the event? Visit our volunteer sign-up page to sign-up today! Thank you! Promote the Walk in Your Community!Help us get the word out. Promotional resources and items are available for you to order to help raise awareness about the walk and suicide prevention. Order items such as yard signs or flyers today! If you have a printer or somewhere to share a digital flyer, you can also download this flyer to share. Let people know you're coming to the event on Facebook and follow us on social! @afspctx Post on your social accounts and share why you walk with your community! Become a SponsorSponsoring the Greater Bell County Walk shows your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Find our sponsorship packet here. Contact mcmwheels@yahoo.com to become a sponsor today! |
Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide$150+ - Raise $150 by 10/14/2023 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt! $988+ Champion of Hope. Anyone walks registered for a walk in Texas who raises $988 will get an exclusive shirt designed by a walker in Texas! Why $988? Last summer the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched their new number nationwide, 988. If you or someone you know is crisis, you can call 988 and be connected with a crisis counselor. They’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. $1,000+ Walker Spotlight. Receive a shoutout on social media. * Donations can be made to a team as a whole, but the T-shirt and other incentives are based only on INDIVIDUAL fundraising. Team Incentives $1,500: Team Spotlight. Raise $1,500 and get a spotlight for your team on social media. Participate in the Resource FairEach year at the Greater Bell County Walk we try to share local community resources with our attendees. Resources must fit within the AFSP Sponsors and Community Resource Terms and Conditions. If your organization fits within these terms and would like to participate, please complete our Resource Fair Application. |
Team CornerTeam Captain Toolkit: Being on a team enhances the experience of each and every one of your team members, providing a built-in support system and a goal towards which you will all strive (and stride) together. A team captain's role is vital to the success of the Out of the Darkness Walks. Click here to access our Team Captain Toolkit and access some tips, tricks, and resources. Need Help Fundraising?
Read through our fundraising toolkit. It's our one place for you to find all the tools you will need to become a successful fundraiser!
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? |
If I raise enough money, will my whole team get a shirt? |
How do I make an offline donation?
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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. |
Parking, route, and other info will be updated as we get closer to Walk Day. For additional questions, please email mcmwheels@yahoo.com |
Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities
On-Site ActivitiesStop by the AFSP Store for merchandise, purchase raffle tickets, visit the kids area, and more! |
Honor BeadsHonor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause. |
Hope & HealingAdd your loved one's picture to the memory wall, fill out an I Walk For Bib, and a roll call sheet to have who you're walking for announced during the ceremony. |
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