Marymount University Campus Walk
Join us on March 23, 2024
DonateDue to impending flooding in our area, this event will not be taking place on the scheduled date. Walker safety is our utmost priority. Please check back periodically for updates on alternative future activities.
Welcome to the Out of the Darkness
Marymount University Campus Walk
Event Details
Walk Date: 03/23/2024
Walk Location: Rixey Courtyard/ Bluemont trail, Arlington, VA
Onsite Registration Time: 2:30 pm
Walk Program Starts: 3:30 pm
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Angelica Dalton & Emma McKinney
Contact Email: a0d42238@marymount.edu & egm61098@marymount.edu
Walk Route:
1.5 mile walk in Bluemont Park behind Marymount Ballston Center!
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.
If you're looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.
Here Is How You Can Help
Become a SponsorShow your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. Sponsor the Marymount University Campus Walk & become a partner to help stop this leading cause of death. Email Angelica Dalton to explore all the sponsorship opportunities! |
Volunteer at the WalkOur Walk could not be successful without our Event Committee and Day-of Walk Volunteers! Want to join this amazing crew? Email Angelica Dalton for more details! Thank you! |
Fundraising 101
Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide and Get Rewarded!$100+ - Raise $100 by 03/23/2024 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.
Promote the Walk on Campus and in Your Community!Follow us on social:
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Use Your Social MediaPost on your socials! Share why you walk with your community! Use the hashtags: #HopeWalksHere and #OutoftheDarkness Create a Facebook Fundraiser through your account or it will not connect to your page! This is super easy in the app btw (wink wink) If you want to fundraise on Instagram, add the link to your fundraising page to your profile bio! Then post about the Walk and direct people to "donate in bio" ** 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! **
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Team Tools
Be sure to follow all of the steps after registering to get that fundraising going!
Need fundraising ideas? These recommendations will make it FUNdraise! |
Commonly Asked Questions:
Q: Is there a registration fee? Q: Is there a fundraising minimum? Q: Is the event/Walk family-friendly? Q: What if it rains? Q: Must-have items I should bring? Q: Can I bring my dog? |
Q: What is the Walk Route? Is it accessible? A: Yes! The walk route is paved throughout The Rixey at Ballston Center. See Marymount Campus Map. Q: How can I get there by public transportation?
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Day-of Experience
On-Site Activities
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Honor BeadsHonor Beads will be available on-site to show your connection(s) to the cause. |
Hope & HealingShare messages of hope and remembrance. |
Register by clicking the button at the top of the page
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.
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call 988 or text TALK to 741-741