Partner/Sponsor Out of the Darkness Walks
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Community Walk Sponsorhip
The fight against suicide can make you a hero. It is more important than ever to support mental health, and we invite you to join our movement to prevent suicide. By partnering with you, the Western PA Chapter will be able to reach and serve more people through our life saving programs and resources.
Why Support an Out of the Darkness Walk
Raise Awareness: It helps to shine a light on the issue of suicide and mental health, encouraging open discussions that can reduce stigma.
Community Engagement: These events bring people together, fostering a sense of community and support among participants, survivors, and those affected by suicide.
Fundraising: Sponsoring a walk raises funds for vital research and programs that can make a direct impact on our mission.
Education: Walks include information about warning signs, resources, and ways to help, empowering participants with knowledge they can share.
Promote Hope: By participating, sponsors show solidarity with those struggling and send a powerful message that recovery is possible and that help is available.
Inspire Action: Sponsoring such an event can motivate others to get involved, creating a ripple effect that enhances mental health support in the community.
Impacts our Local Community: We continue to work with Western PA communities in suicide prevention through local programming in our communites and supporting multiple research grants at UPMC and elsewhere in our region.
Overall, it's an opportunity to make a positive difference and promote a culture of care and support. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) leads the fight against suicide. Funds raised will be used to fund innovative research, develop and implement educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support local suicide loss initiatives.
I look forward to discussing our chapter engagement opportunities and activation benefits with you in more detail. Please reach out to schedule a meeting with me.
Suzie Cook, Area Director: 412-510-9514 (be sure to leave a voicemail) or email me at [email protected].
Click below for the 2026 Walk Pittsburgh Sponsorship Package. Sponsorships can be tailored to each individual business to accomodate the needs of a mutally beneficial partnership.