The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is hosting a walk in Philadelphia to support suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and organizations like AFSP help fund research, advocacy efforts, survivor support, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across Pennsylvania.
The event will start at The Navy Yard - Marine Parade Grounds in Philadelphia, PA. Check-in starts at 9:00am, but I plan to get there around 10:00am. We'll have 30 min to gather before the event starts at 10:30am. There will be opening ceremony before the walk begins, along with opportunities to meet other participants, visit information tables, and support the cause as a community. After the walk, people are welcome to stay and socialize before heading home.
If you'd like to join us, you can register using the page below and select "Register Now!" During registration, choose "Event Participant" and then search for our team: LIVE Community Walkers.
Feel free to donate if you'd like to support the cause. I set an initial fundraising goal of $250, and we can raise it higher if more people donate and join our team. You can also donate directly on the team page if you can't attend the event but still want to support the cause.
Registration Page: [AFSP Greater Philadelphia Walk Registration](https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/PhillyWalk)
Our Team Donation Page: [LIVE Community Walkers Team Page](https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/participants/3521417)
I'll also be recording a video for my group to help spread awareness about suicide prevention, mental health resources, and the 988 crisis hotline.
