Pittsburgh Walk
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Pittsburgh Walk InformationDate: 09/07/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started.
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*A NOTE ABOUT FACEBOOK FUNDRAISING FOR WALKS*
We apologize for the technical difficulties we’re experiencing with Facebook Fundraising on DonorDrive. Currently, this is not a fundraising option for our walkers. Your friends and family can still donate directly to your page by utilizing the Text to Donate option. Please follow the steps outlined below:
Spread the Word About Parking & Highmark Stadium Policies!
As with last year, there will be a $5 parking fee at the event. There will be a parking attendant available at the gate to pay by cash or credit card beginning at 8am. The spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once the lot is full, there is parking available in other Station Square lots, but those are not $5 and charge hourly. We know that long lines form as people are trying to leave the stadium, so we recommend paying for parking at the pay station upon arrival at the event as it is a flat fee. This will make it easier to exit the parking lot after the walk is over. If you arrive prior to 8am, please opt to pay at the pay station at the entrance of the stadium. There is a Riverhounds game that night so all cars must be removed from the parking lot by 2pm.
Please note that no parking is permitted on W. Station Square Drive outside of the stadium. The street will be closed once the event starts for the walk route and cars parked there will be ticked by Station Square Properties. Any cars you see parked along this road are employees of Highmark Stadium and have permits.
Additionally, as a reminder, no food or drink other than water is permitted on the field per Highmark Stadium's guidelines. We are encouraging everyone to bring their own, filled water bottle. Water will be available at certain points on the field and before the start of the walk.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Kona Ice will be on site, donating 20% of all sales back to the Pittsburgh Walk so be sure to visit them during the event!
Kona Ice is the shaved ice truck that brings a one-of-of-a-kind, tropical experience to you. Guests can flavor their own Kona Ice on their signature Flavorware, dance to their island tunes, and enjoy a nutritious and delicious treat!
Fundraising Challenges:
Team Challenge:
We have 6 opportunities this year to get your team name on the 2024 Pittsburgh Walk shirt. |
Yard Sign Challenge:
Teams that raise $2,000 or more by August 5th will get their team name, a picture, and a quote on a walk yard sign that will be placed along the walk route. Teams will be able to take their sign home with them after the walk! |
Top Team Area Challenge:
Teams that raise $5,000 or more by August 15th will be given access to our Top Pittsburgh Team area at the stadium! This will include exclusive access to pre-ceremony breakfast foods, breakfast refreshments, indoor bathrooms and seating, as well as AFSP SWAG bags. |
Make an Impact
FundraiseRegister! There is no fee or fundraising minimum. Share your fundraising page link social media, via text, or by email.
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Become a Team CaptainOn average, team captains recruit 74% of the people who attend a non-profit Walk. Captains are essential! |
Walk AlumniThank you for joining us again this year! When registering, please click the blue link under "Been Here Before?" The fields below that are for creating new accounts.
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Promote the WalkFollow the @OOTDWalks accounts on Facebook and Twitter. Use this flyer to promote the Walk! Share your fundraising page and post about the Pittsburgh Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the Pittsburgh Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Reach out to Jesse Putkoski & Amy Jacobson at aej81@hotmail.com for more.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Pittsburgh Walk a success. Send an email to aej81@hotmail.com to submit a volunteer application. |
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Creating a Facebook Fundraiser through your AFSP DonorDrive account is easy! Do not create a fundraiser through Facebook directly. Sharing a Facebook Fundraiser on Instagram will not connect with your fundraising page. |
T-Shirts
Individually raise $150+ by 09/07/2024 for an Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event. |
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FAQs
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Is there a registration fee? There is no registration fee or fundraising minimum to participate. 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! |
If I raise enough money, will my whole team get a shirt? The event shirts are only given to individuals who raise $150 by 09/07/2024. 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 the Offline Donation Form and send it with your check to the address provided.
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Are dogs allowed? Pets are not permitted in the stadium, but leashed dogs are permitted along the walk route.
How do I change my team status? If you're already registered and looking to create a new team or join an existing one, simply log into your account and click "change team membership". |
Can I register at the Walk? You can register or donate in-person at the Walk by scanning a QR code. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.
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Where can I find information on parking, the route, and the venue? That information is posted closer to Walk Day. For additional questions, please email aej81@hotmail.com. |
Walk Day Activities
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