SUPPORT A 2024 WALK TODAY!
The 2024 AFSP National Capital Area Out of the Darkness Community Walks, presented by Leidos, give people the courage to open up about their own struggle or loss, and the platform to change our culture’s approach to mental health. Find your local event(s) below and follow the link to register and support!
REGISTER:
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9/8 Prince William @ Harris Pavilion
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9/14 Loudoun @ One Loudoun
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9/29 Fairfax @ Fairfax City Hall
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10/19 Washington, D.C. @ The Lincoln Memorial
BECOME A SPONSOR:
Sponsor a walk and show your community and your employees you are a leader in the fight to stop suicide! Download the below sponsor packets to see the variety of sponsorship opportunities and benefits we have to offer:
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT THE WALKS:
These Walk events would not be possible without volunteers like YOU! Please sign up below to volunteer at the Walks:
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9/8 Volunteer at Prince William Walk @ Harris Pavilion
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9/14 Volunteer at Loudoun Walk @ One Loudoun
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9/29 Volunteer at Fairfax Walk @ Fairfax City Hall
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10/19 Volunteer at DC Walk @ The Lincoln Memorial / JFK Hockey Fields
QUESTIONS? Contact AFSP Special Events Manager Kelly Mahoney at [email protected].
DON'T SEE A WALK NEAR YOU? Visit afsp.org/Walk to find walks happening all across the country!
ABOUT THE AFSP NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA CHAPTER
Learn more about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and connect with our local National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC) serving Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide and we are dedicated to creating a culture that’s smart about mental health through education, loss and healing support, advocacy, and research. As a voluntary organization, our grassroots efforts engage families, mental health professionals, community and local business leaders, school administrators, and others interested in preventing suicide.