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Event Date:

04/12/2025

Location:

Washington Square Arch, New York, NY

Schedule:

Check In: 11:00 AM

Event Start Time: 12:00 PM

New York University Campus Walk

Join us on April 12, 2025

Sorry, registrations are currently closed.

Questions about the Walk? Contact: 

Gabrielle Zimerman
949-285-8096
gabriellezimerman@gmail.com

Simran Nagpal
732-429-5767 

simu.nagpal@gmail.com 

Hope Walks Here!

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.

 

Ways You Can Help Save Lives & Bring Hope to Others:

Fundraise & Get Rewarded!

Raise $100 by 04/12/2025 and receive the official Out of the Darkness Walk t-shirt at the event! 

See all the cool AFSP merch you could receive based on your fundraising HERE!

Become a Sponsor

Show your community and employees that your business cares about mental health and preventing suicide. 

Review available sponsorship opportunities HERE. Email Gabrielle Zimerman to discuss opportunities in more detail! 

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 Gabrielle Zimerman for more details.

Promote the Walk on Campus and in Your Community! 

Follow us on social: 

Facebook @AfspNYC

Instagram @afspNYC

Print & Share: 

NYU Campus Walk Flyer

Use Your Social Media

Post on your socials! Share why you walk with your community! Use the hashtags:

#HopeWalksHere

 #OutoftheDarkness 

Click here to see how you can use Instagram & Facebook to fundraise

Team Tools

Become a Team Captain

Team Central

Participants Hub

Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities

On-Site Activities

Visit vendor booths, 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.

Walk Route

1. Meet at the Washington Square Arch (check-in)
2. Make a right on Washington Square N
3. Make a left on University Place
4. Turn right on E 17th st
5. Turn left onto Park Ave s
6. Turn left onto E 34th st
7. Turn left onto 5th ave
8. Walk all the way back to the arch

Event Details

The event site is at Washington Square Arch inside of Washington Square Park.

Street parking is available on streets surrounding Washington Square Park.

For additional questions, please email gabriellezimerman@gmail.com

Find answers to commonly asked questions hERE!

For additional questions, please email gabriellezimerman@gmail.com.

 

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call 988 or text TALK to 741-741.

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