The University Fitness Center is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for this year's Out of Darkness Campus Walk!

Last year with Dr. Paul Whitehead as Walk Committee Chair we raised $17,847.73 for the AFSP with over 260 registrants for the walk itself. As this year’s Committee Walk Chair, I am reaching out to invite you and your departments to participate and to share in this opportunity to raise awareness and support for a cause that impacts so many lives. Our hope is to exceed previous years and raise close to $20,000.00.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
  • Location: Charger Union, UAH Campus
  • Open Registration: 1:00 PM
  • Opening Ceremony: 2:00 PM, followed by the walk

The Out of Darkness Campus Walk brings our campus community together to show support for those affected by suicide, to promote mental health awareness, and support AFSP’s life-saving programs.

How You Can Get Involved:

  1. Register for the Walk – Sign up and encourage colleagues, students, and staff to participate. Utilize this link to register as individual, register your department team, and make donations to help support the cause
  2. Fundraise for the Cause – Individuals who raise $100 or more will receive an official event T-shirt as a thank-you for their support. Each department/student organization is encouraged to make their own team to raise the most money!
  3. Team Fundraising Challenge – The department or student organization whose registered AFSP team raises the most money will win a catered luncheon, generously provided by the University Fitness Center. If your college or organization does not have departmental teams, you are encouraged to participate as a single entity to compete for the luncheon
  4. Spread Awareness – Share the attached flyer and sponsorship package to help promote this important cause. Dean’s/ Director's should share this information with the department heads in their areas so that each department can begin forming teams. The amount each team can raise depends on how many people within your organization donate, so each department/organization is encouraged to share this to grow their team. 

Your support can make a meaningful impact in the fight against suicide.

 

To submit an announcement, contact omc@uah.edu.
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