The Long Island Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP LI), a leading suicide research and prevention organization in the US, invites you to join us for the annual East End Long Island Walk on Sunday, September 22nd at the Smith Point County Park in Shirley, NY. This is one of hundreds of events that AFSP sponsors each year.
This is the 7th year that AFSP Long Island is holding its annual East End Long Island Walk to raise funds to support suicide awareness and prevention. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of communities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smart about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.
The walk takes place on Sunday, September 22, 2024 beginning at 10:00 AM, at Smith Point County Park, Shirley, NY
Registration and check-in begins at 8:30 AM.
Fun, family activities will be set up until noon. You can walk the trail at your leisure, but be sure to check out the activities and resource booths before you begin your walk. The walk route loops around from the parking lot onto the boardwalk. We loop around several times to complete a three mile walk; however, you can stop at any time to make it shorter.
The walk takes place rain or shine. Smith Point County Park is a dog-friendly venue, and the walk route will accommodate both strollers and wheelchairs. Event participants will not be charged for parking at the Park.
There is no fee to register for the walk, and no minimum fundraising requirement, but if you raise $150, you will receive an official walk t-shirt.
Sign up to participate in the walk here: http://afsp.org/longislandwalkeast
You can find out more information about AFSP and the Long Island chapter’s activities by visiting https://afsp.org/chapter/new-york-long-island.