Fairbanks Out of the Darkness Walk

Join us on May 11, 2013

*Online registration closes at noon the Friday before the walk. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk! Please know that walk donations are accepted until June 30, 2013.

Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) on May 11 for the 2013 Fairbanks Out of the Darkness Community Walk!

Location: Pioneer Park ~ Playground Picnic Shelter
Questions: Jo McNeal - 425-482-0965 or jmcneal@afsp.org
Registration Opens: 9:00 a.m
Opening Ceremony: 9:45 a.m.
Walk Begins Around: 10:00 a.m

WE ARE A PET FRIENDLY EVENT!

WALK ROUTE DETAILS:

The Out of the Darkness Community Walk follows the bike path at Pioneer Park out to 1^st Ave and back. The route is roughly 3 miles and is fairly flat. We start at the Playground Picnic Shelter near and children’s play area toward the center of Pioneer Park.

The route is not technically challenging, has very little elevation change, and is wheelchair friendly throughout the majority of its length. If you or members of your team would like to attend the walk and be a part of the day’s events but do not wish to actually walk for physical or other concerns, there will be volunteers and attendees who remain at the staging area to welcome the volunteers back.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

Download the 2013 Fairbanks Walk Flyer to send to family and friends and display in your community. Click HERE

Don’t forget to post to your Facebook page. Add the Out of the Darkness link: www.outofthedarkness.org or direct link to YOUR fundraising page

If you Twitter, tweet about the event

There are many more social media outlets, please use any and all to help promote the event. Tell your story about why you walk.

T-SHIRTS:

Raise $150 by May 11th and receive an Out of the Darkness Walk t- shirt!

Remember, in addition to fundraising online, you can turn in cash and check donations at the Registration tents on the day of the Walk.

PAWS FOR PREVENTION:

Dogs are welcome at the Walk! Register your four-legged friend, putting – PET at the end of their last name and for a $10 donation you will receive a FREE AFSP Pooch Bandana!

SURVIVOR ACTIVITIES:

Please remember to pick up your Honor Beads to acknowledge your personal connection to the cause and help you to identify with others who may know just how you feel.

MEMORIAL GARDEN:

If you are a survivor of suicide loss, we encourage you to bring no larger than an 8”x 10” photo of your loved one to the Walk to add to our Memorial Garden