Fordham University Campus Walk

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Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Fordham University Campus Walk

Event Details

Walk Date: 04/06/2024
Walk Location: Fordham University, Bronx, NY
 Onsite Registration Time: 1:00 pm
Walk Program Starts: 2:00 pm

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Megan Ruzicka and Katie Turner 
Contact Phone: 973-879-0543 and 603-714-6976
Contact Email: mruzicka@fordham.edu and kturner32@fordham.edu

Walk Route:

 

Be sure to bring a charged phone and water bottle with you to the Walk!

 

The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, a leading cause of death.

Register to walk with us and/or consider making a contribution to help fund AFSP's research, education, advocacy, and survivor programs, which raise awareness and reduce stigmas that ultimately save lives. This event page will remain open through June 30th for donations.

If you're looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.

 

Join us for Pizza After the Walk!

 

Be sure to tell your server you attended the Fordham Walk so they can stamp your receipt! Email your stamped receipt to nyc@afsp.org to get 10% of your bill donated towards Fordham's fundraising goal.

 

Here Is How You Can Help

Become a Sponsor

Show your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Sponsor the Fordham University Campus Walk & help stop this leading cause of death. 

Email Megan Ruzicka and Katie Turner to explore all the sponsorship opportunities! 
Volunteer at the Walk

Our Walk could not be successful without our Event Committee and Day-of Walk Volunteers!

Want to join this amazing crew? Email Megan Ruzicka and Katie Turner for more details! Thank you!

Fundraising 101

Fundraise and Get Rewards!

 

$100+ - Raise $100 by 04/06/2024 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt!*

*Donations can be made to a team as a whole, but the t-shirt and other incentives are based only on individual fundraising.  

See all the cool AFSP merch you could receive based on your fundraising HERE.

Check out our Top 10 Tips & To-Do's to help you get started fundraising!

  
Use Your Social Media

Post on your socials! Download graphics to share why you walk. Use the hashtags:

#HopeWalksHere and #OutoftheDarkness

Be sure to create a Facebook Fundraiser through your account or it will not connect to your page!

** Please note that Instagram fundraisers DO NOT integrate with your Walk fundraising page. If you would like to share on Instagram, add the link to your fundraising page to your bio or add it as a link in your Instagram story! **

 

  
Team Tools

Become a Team Captain

Team Central

Be sure to follow all of the steps after registering to get that fundraising going!

Click HERE for more FUNdraising ideas!

 

Commonly Asked Questions:

How do I register? Click here to view a step-by-step guide.

I am already registered but I want to create / join a team, how can I change my registration? Log into your account and click on the “change team membership” option on the right hand side of your dashboard tab (on mobile you’ll need to click “dashboard” first). View this video tutorial for more help

Can I register at the Walk? Yes!  You can register in-person at the Walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Walk donations are accepted until June 30th.

  

Is there a registration fee?
No, there is no registration fee to participate.

Is there a fundraising minimum?
No, but we strongly encourage each participant to set a $100 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?
No. The event shirts are only given to individuals who raise $100. If your whole team wants a shirt, each member must raise $100.

  

How do I make an offline donation?
To send a donation by check, please complete this form and send it with your check to the address provided.

Will this event offer accessibility services?
Yes, if you are in need of ASL interpretation or other accommodations, please email mruzicka@fordham.edu at least one week prior to 04/06/2024.

For additional questions, please email mruzicka@fordham.edu.

 

  

 

  

 

 

Day-of Experience

On-Site Activities
  • AFSP Store for merchandise
  • Pick-up beads at the Honor Bead tent
  • Take photos with our props
  • And more!
  
Honor Beads

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

What are your honor beads?

  
Hope & Healing

Share messages of hope and remembrance.

 

There's now an app to make it even easier to raise funds and receive updates!

Click below to get started!

     

 

Thank you to our participants, volunteers, donors, and sponsors for your support! Together, we can save lives and bring hope.

Scroll down to find our full list of amazing sponsors! Want to show your community and employees that your business cares about suicide? View the benefits available in our Sponsorship Packet.

 

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call 988 or text TALK to 741-741