Grand Rapids/West Michigan Walk
Join us on September 15, 2024
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Grand Rapids/West Michigan Walk InformationDate: 09/15/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started. Length of walk: 5k (~3 mile) route AND a shorter 1 mile route option Walk is at the Grant Pavilion located on the Secchia Meadows side of Millennium Park of the park NOT the beach recreation side. |
Walk Day Activities:
Memory Garden Wall
Stop by our memory garden wall to write a message in honor of a loved one you have lost, or bring a photo* of your loved one to hang on the wall.
*Please pick up your photo before you leave if you want it, as the walk team is not able to re-hang it at next year's walk.
Raffle
New this year! Check out our raffle tent! Make a small donation to AFSP for a chance to win prizes to Biggby Coffee, Boardwalk subs, John Ball Zoo, Funky Buddha Yoga, Design 1 salon and spa, and many more!
West Michigan Therapy Dogs
West Michigan Therapy Dogs will be back with their support dogs this year! Stop by and see their dogs under the Grant Pavilion of you need a little love or emotional support at the event!
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. Share your fundraising page and post about the Grand Rapids/West Michigan Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag. Use this flyer to promote the event in the community!
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the Grand Rapids/West Michigan Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Reach out to Monica Ruiz (She/Her) & Danielle Bogedin (She/Her) at grandrapidsootd@gmail.com for more.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Grand Rapids/West Michigan Walk a success. Send an email to grandrapidsootd@gmail.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 09/15/2024 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 09/15/2024. 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.
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 grandrapidsootd@gmail.com. |
Walk Day Activities
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