Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A.
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20th Annual Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. InformationDate: 09/22/2024 Location: Saratoga Spa State Park, Orenda Pavilion, Saratoga Springs, NY Register today! Click the button above to get started. |
Event Day Information
Directions to the walk site - click HERE.
Please enter at SPAC Main Lot off Route 50 - do NOT enter through Saratoga Spa State Park entrances!
GPS Address – Route 50 Lot (Main Parking Lot): 398 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Map to Orenda Pavilion off of Route 50 - enter via SPAC Main Parking Lot
Walk Day Activities
Walk Route
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. Share your fundraising page and post about the Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Reach out to Jennifer Brisbin at jenbrisbin@gmail.com for more.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. a success. Send an email to jenbrisbin@gmail.com to submit a volunteer application. |
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-ShirtsIndividually raise $150+ by 09/22/2024 for an Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event. |
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FAQs
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 09/22/2024. 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? Yes, friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A..
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 jenbrisbin@gmail.com. |
Walk Day Activities
On-SiteCheck out the merchandise tent, photo booth, and resource tables. |
Honor BeadsComplimentary Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause. |
Hope & HealingShare messages of hope and remembrance. |