Gallaudet University Campus Walk

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Welcome to the Out of the Darkness

Gallaudet University Campus Walk

Event Details

Walk Date: 04/02/2024
Walk Location: Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
 Onsite Registration Time: 10:45 am
Walk Program Starts: 11:00 am

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Doris Zelaya 
Contact Email: doris.zelaya@gallaudet.edu

Walk Route:

Participants will walk around the school campus!

 

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 Sponsor

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

Email Doris Zelaya 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 Doris Zelaya for more details! Thank you!

 

Fundraising 101

Fundraise to Help #StopSuicide and Get Rewarded!

$100+ - Raise $100 by 04/02/2024 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: 

 

  
Use Your Social Media

Post 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! **

 

 

  
Team Tools

Become a Team Captain

Team Central

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?
A: No, there is no registration fee to participate.

Q: Is there a fundraising minimum?
A: 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!

Q: Is the event/Walk family-friendly?  
A: Yes!  The pre-event and Walk are both family-friendly

Q: What if it rains?
A: 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.

Q: Must-have items I should bring?  
A: We recommend bringing comfy shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, reusable water bottles, donations, and funds to purchase your AFSP swag!

Q: Can I bring my dog?  
A: Yes!  Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. We will also have some doggy accessories at our AFSP Swag tent so you pup can walk the walk in style.

  

Q:  Where is the pre-walk event?
A: Registration and check-in will take place outside of Foster Auditorium. The opening ceremony will take place inside Foster Auditorium. See Gallaudet Campus Map.

Q: What is the Walk Route? Is it accessible?
A: Yes!  The walk route is paved with minor hills. We will be walking three (3) laps around Lincoln Cir NW, starting and ending outside of Foster Auditorium. See Gallaudet Campus Map.

Q: Where do I park?  
A: See Gallaudet Parking & Traffic Info website for details.

Q: How can I get there by public transportation?  
A: See Gallaudet's Visit website for bus and metro train information. 

 

 

  

Q: How do I make an offline donation?
A; To send a donation by check, please complete this Offline Donation Form and send it with your check to the address provided.

Q: Can I register at the Walk?  
A: 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.

Q: Will there be food/drink available?  
A: Water and light snacks will be provided by AFSP for volunteers and registered walkers.

Q: Where do I go for First Aid?  
A: A first aid kit can be found at the Walker Check-in & Registration area.

Q: Who may I contact with questions?  
A: Email AFSP-NCAC Special Events Manager Kelly Mahoney at kmahoney@afsp.org. 

or additional questions, please email doris.zelaya@gallaudet.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.

 

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