Event Date:
04/12/2025
Location:
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Schedule:
Check In: 10:00 AM
Event Start Time: 11:00 AM
University of Memphis Campus Walk
Join us on April 12, 2025
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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:
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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. Email Victoria Jones (She/Her) 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 Victoria Jones (She/Her) for more details. |
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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 |
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Day-of Experience: Resources & Activities
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Pre-Ceremony Activities and Engagement
- Healing Spaces : areas for folks to connect individually with volunteer clinicians if folks need additional support. These will be available before and after the walk
- Relaxation Zone: area for folks to practice self-care with a variety of relaxation stations targeting different aspects of sensory and wellness
- Community Resources: area for folks to learn more about mental health resources and suicide prevention information
- Group Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions
- Trauma Informed Yoga
- Honor and Memorial Area
- Snacks and beverages
Walk Route
The walk will start at the UC Lawn in front of the Memorial Bridge.
Parking Options
- Paid parking available at the Zach Curlin Garage on Zach Curlin Street
- Street parking available on Walker and nearby side streets off of Patterson Street
Find answers to commonly asked questions hERE!
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If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call 988 or text TALK to 741-741. |
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