St. Joseph County Walk
Join us on September 21, 2024
Register Now Donate St. Joseph County Walk InformationDate: 09/21/2024 Register today! Click the button above to get started. |
Walk Day Details:
Our community walk starting point is in Howard Park and we will walk along Northside Blvd., heading east on the sidewalk almost to the Sample Street bridge.
We veer to the right at the East Bank Trail where we will conduct a memorial service at the river lookout. After the memorial, participants are free to walk back to the park at their leisure, in their own time and at their own pace.
This walk is not very long. Wheelchairs, walkers and strollers will be fine on the sidewalk, but where we do the memorial service, there are a lot of stone/concrete steps to tackle as we head down to the river. Please dress appropriately for late September weather and we look forward to walking with you!
Make an Impact
FundraiseRegister! There is no fee or fundraising minimum. Share your fundraising page link on 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 St. Joseph County Walk using the #OutoftheDarkness hashtag.
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Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsoring the St. Joseph County Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health. Reach out to Angie Pickenpaugh (she/her/hers) at stjosephcountywalk.afspin@gmail.com for more or download our 2024 St. Joseph County Out of the Darkness Walk Sponsorship Packet directly.
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VolunteerEvent Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the St. Joseph County Walk a success. Send an email to stjosephcountywalk.afspin@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-Shirts
Individually raise $150+ by 09/21/2024 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 09/21/2024. 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? While friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at many events, the policy can vary by venue. Reach out to stjosephcountywalk.afspin@gmail.com for information specific to the St. Joseph County Walk.
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 stjosephcountywalk.afspin@gmail.com. |
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