National Capital Area Community Walks Fight Suicide: Register Today!
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SUPPORT A 2025 WALK TODAY!
The 2025 AFSP National Capital Area Out of the Darkness Campus and 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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Spring 2025 Campus Walk for students, parents, Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Universities, youth organizations, and everyone who supports suicide prevention!
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4/13 National Capital Area Campus Walk @ American University
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- Fall 2025 Community Walks
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9/7 Prince William @ Harris Pavilion
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9/20 Loudoun @ One Loudoun
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10/4 Fairfax @ Mosaic District New location!
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10/18 Washington, D.C. @ The Lincoln Memorial
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BECOME A SPONSOR:
Sponsor a walk and show your community you are a leader in the fight to stop suicide! Check out the linked sponsor packets below to see the variety of opportunities and benefits we have to offer!
Early Bird Sponsor Special! Contact [email protected] to learn about the exciting "Bonus Benefits" we are offering through 3/21/2025!
- Spring 2025 Campus Walk
- Fall 2025 Community Walks:
VOLUNTEER:
Out of the Darkness Walks are not possible without volunteers like YOU! From volunteering on the day of the event to planning committee leadership positions - whatever your level of commitment may be, we have volunteer opportunities for you! Learn more and take action below:
- Complete our online Volunteer Application
- Day-of-event volunteer signups coming soon!
QUESTIONS? Contact AFSP Donations 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. 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.
