On-Site Activities 

Check out the AFSP swag tent, photo booth, family activities area, hope & healing experiences, resource tables, and more!

RESOURCE FAIR

Exhibitors are invited to participate in the Walk's Resource Fair to share information related to programs and/or resources offered by the exhibitor that serve the AFSP’s mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Deadline to Apply: September 3, 2024

Apply to Exhibit Here

Honor Beads

Complimentary Honor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause. 

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Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance.

HONOR & REMEMBRANCE SIGNS

Order Your Honor & Remembrance Sign to be personalized and displayed on the Walk route. Order Deadline: September 3, 2023

HONOR & REMEMBRANCE CHAIN

Since 2017, walkers have been adding links with personal messages of "why they walk" to the Honor & Remembrance Chain. Add your personal message to the chain at this year's event.

"I'M WALK FOR" BUTTONS

Make a personalized "I'm Walking For" button and wear it as you walk.

Is there a registration fee?

No. 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!

Is there a fundraising minimum?

No, but we strongly encourage all participants to set a $150 fundraising goal to help support AFSP's mission, and so they can earn an official walk t-shirt!

Can I register at the Walk? 

Yes! You can register or donate in person at the Walk by scanning a QR code. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.

What if it rains?

The event is rain or shine and would only be canceled in the instance of severe weather that would compromise the safety of our guests.

Is the event family-friendly?  

Yes! We will have games and activities to keep your little ones entertained. Please note that the pre-walk event is partly in a grassy field, which can be challenging to navigate for some strollers. While the Walk route is paved and mostly flat, there may be unforeseen obstructions along the walk route beyond our control (e.g. construction detours). 

Are dogs allowed?

Yes! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.

Can I bring my own table, tent, or chairs to the event?  

No. However, you do have the opportunity to earn a team table and/or tent through AFSP-offered Team & Walker Rewards - 2024 Rewards Details Coming Soon!

We will have plenty of chairs at the event for those who need seating accommodations.

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.

If I raise enough money, will my whole team get a shirt?

No. The event shirts are only given to individuals who raise $150 by the day of the event.

If your whole team wants a shirt, each member must raise $150. 

Any must-have items I should bring?  

We recommend comfy shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, offline donations (to be turned in), and cash or credit card to make a donation or purchase AFSP swag!

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".

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If I come alone, will someone walk with me?  
Yes! We will have volunteer "Walk Buddies" ready to walk with anyone who does not want to walk alone or needs assistance navigating the walk route. You can identify "Walk Buddies" by their orange t-shirts that say "Walk Buddy."

Will there be mental health professionals at the event?  

There will be a "Care Team" of volunteer mental health professionals who'll be on-site to talk to anyone who wants or needs support. You can find them in the "Hope & Healing" area or walking around the event. They will be wearing purple t-shirts that say "Care Team: Want to Talk?"

What is the Walk route?  

The Walk route is 1.9 miles, paved, and mostly flat. See Walk Route with Turn-by-Turn Directions. 

Will there be refreshments available?  
Complimentary water and light snacks will be provided by AFSP for volunteers and registered participants only.

Will there be restrooms on-site?  

Yes! There will be on-site porta potties available for registered walkers and volunteers. 

Is there public transportation to the venue?

See the City of Fairfax's CUE Bus website for public transportation information and schedules.

What parking is available?  

Attendees may park in the lot behind City Hall. Overflow street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods (east of George Mason Blvd. and west of Chain Bridge Rd.). There are several public parking lots and garages throughout Historic Fairfax and the Courthouse complex. 

Accessibility Info?  

The areas for registration/check-in, resource fair, opening ceremony, and Walk route are ADA compliant. However, some pre-walk event areas and activities are in a grassy field which may pose some accessibility challenges, especially if it has recently rained. Also, there may be unforeseen obstructions along the walk route beyond our control (e.g.: construction detours). See Walk Route with Turn-by-Turn Directions. 

An ASL interpreter will be on stage for the Opening Ceremony.

Reserved seating will be offered in front of the stage for the Opening Ceremonies for those with accessibility needs. 

Walk Buddies will be available to accompany anyone who needs assistance navigating the walk route.

Additional info about the venue's accessibility can be found on the City of Fairfax's Park & Rec website.