Hosting Org: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Date: October 22, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Jones Beach State Park - Field 5, Jones Beach Causeway, Wantagh, NY 11793
Event Link: Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide
Long Island was the 3rd largest Out of the Darkness Walk in 2016-let’s keep showing them what Long Islanders are made of! Although there is no fee to walk and there is not a fundraising requirement, every dollar raised helps the AFSP Long Island Chapter bring much needed suicide prevention and support programs tour local communities.
The walk is a 5K (approximately 3.1 miles) along the Jones Beach Boardwalk with picturesque views of the ocean. We'll have a turn-around table marking the half-way point. You may walk as much or as little of that length as you like, at your own pace. Unfortunately, no pets are permitted at Jones Beach State Park.
What to Expect at the Walk:
- The walk will take place rain or shine. We encourage walkers to arrive at 8:30 AM when registration opens, so that you have ample time to check-in and then enjoy all of the pre-walk activities we have to offer.
- Pre-walk activities will include: a temporary tattoo parlor; honor bead necklace station; a pop up store where you can purchase AFSP merchandise and raffle tickets, learning more about AFSP and our local chapter; community partner tables; and more.
- Walk opening ceremonies will start at approximately 9:45 AM and will last about 15 minutes, then we start our 5k walk.
- The walk is not competitive. After you are done walking, you may go about your day
- You can turn around at any time and make the walk shorter if you don't feel you can walk the entire 5K.
Click here to register!
Contact
Ann Morrison
516-869-4215
amorrison@afsp.org