Suicide Awareness Walk FAQs
Registration
How do I register for the walk?
You can register online at this link. Just fill out the form and select the $10 registration fee at checkout (or the appropriate number of fees if you’re registering more than one person). If you’re registering multiple walkers, be sure to select the “click here to add walkers” link to submit walkers’ names and contact information.
Alternatively, you can register on-site, although signing up online will expedite the check-in process. If you register online prior to May 1st and purchase a T-shirt for $20, we will have a walk T-shirt in your size available at check-in! (T-shirts are not guaranteed to those who register on-site.)
Once you’ve registered, you will receive:
1. A QR code emailed to you for quick, easy check-in on the day of the walk (be sure to save this email!).
2. A link to sign up for our peer-to-peer fundraiser. We encourage you to participate as an individual or member of a team, or even create your own fundraising team!
Does it cost money to register?
Yes, there is a $10 registration fee. If you or someone you know is unable to afford this cost, please reach out to [email protected].
Can I register on site?
I won't be attending the event in-person, but can I still fundraise?
Yes! Just skip registration and sign up for our fundraising campaign as an individual or a member of an existing team, or create a new team. You will then have your own unique fundraising page to encourage your friends and family to donate!
I just registered for the walk. Now what?
Thank you for registering! You will receive an email with the following:
1. A QR code for quick and easy check-in on the day of the walk (be sure to save this email!)
2. A link to join our peer-to-peer fundraiser. We encourage you to sign up as an individual or member of an existing team, or you can create a new team. You’ll create a unique fundraising page that can be shared with your family, friends and followers.
If you choose to create or join a team, your team will also have a unique fundraising page which will be linked to each of the team members’ personal pages.
Who should register for the walk?
For safety reasons, everyone who walks with us must register, with the exception of small children.
How do I get a walk T-shirt?
This year’s process for walk T-shirts is a little bit different! Instead of automatically receiving a shirt when you raise $25, T-shirts can be purchased for $20 on the event registration page until May 1. Simply select your T-shirt size in the form and then choose the quantity of shirts desired at checkout. If you’re purchasing shirts for other attendees, be sure to select their shirt sizes when you click the link to add walkers. Shirts will be distributed at the event.
Forgot to purchase T-shirts prior to the deadline? A limited number will be available for purchase at the walk on May 17!
**All proceeds from T-shirt purchases will benefit this year’s walk fundraiser!
Event details
Where and when is the walk taking place?
On Saturday, May 17, we will all meet at Veteran’s Park Beach at 480 Ocean Street in Hyannis, MA. Check in begins at 8:30 AM and the walk itself starts at 10 AM, but there are plenty of activities you can participate in beforehand (like “Move Your Grief” on the beach at 9 AM), so make sure you arrive early! After the closing Mindfulness Circle and enjoying the company of other walkers, we expect the day’s events to wrap up in the early afternoon.
What is the route of the walk?
The route will take us in a 3-mile loop around the town of Hyannis, starting and ending at Veteran’s Park Beach at 480 Ocean Street in Hyannis, MA. Our route will take us down Gosnold Street, Sea Street, and Main Street, then through a pocket park, and down Ocean Street again. Find a map of our exact route here.
Can I bring my dog to the walk this year?
While we have loved having our four-legged friends join us in years past, the Town of Barnstable prohibits dogs within the Veteran’s Park Beach area.
Will there be refreshments and restrooms at the starting location?
Yes, there will be refreshments available for walkers, both for free and for sale, and restrooms will be at the starting location and along the route. Once you finish the walk, food trucks will be available for lunch, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the event.
Fundraising/Donations
How can I fundraise for the walk?
If you plan to attend the walk, we recommend registering at this link before signing up for the fundraiser. After completing registration, you will receive a link via email to create your fundraising page.
If you are unable to attend the event, you are still welcome to fundraise and can click here to get started at any time. Scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the form (there is no cost to sign up, we just some basic information about you!). You can choose to sign up as an individual or as part of an existing team, or you can create a new team. Then you’ll create a unique fundraising page that you can share with others to encourage them to donate!
What happens with funds raised from this event?
All funds go toward Sharing Kindness’ suicide awareness and prevention programs on the Cape & Islands, so you can be sure that every dollar makes a local impact.
Click here to learn more about our programs.
I received a donation in person! How can I get it to you?
Congratulations! You can bring it with you on the day of the walk (ideally in an envelope with your name on it). You can also contact us and we can arrange a way to get the donation.
To whom should I write my personal check?
How can I sponsor the event?
Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor! Click here for everything you need to know about sponsoring the walk.