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17th Annual Walk for Mental Wellness

Walk to Support Mental Wellness

Join the community effort to walk one million steps for mental wellness.

 

Saturday, May 4th, 2024

Make an impact to raise awareness about mental health and wellness in our community. Rally your friends and family to join you — and together we will walk one million steps for mental wellness!

You can make a difference in our community.

Your donation, fundraising, or sponsorship supports Mental Health America of Fredericksburg’s free community programs:
HelpLine • Senior Visitors • Suicide Prevention Education • Support Groups

Become a Sponsor

We would love to share your generosity and encourage others to do business with those who support our free community mental wellness programs.

Donate to the Walk

Can’t attend? You can still help! You may donate directly to the Walk on the registration page.



Become a Sponsor!

We invite you to become a sponsor and help us continue our work!

As a Walk Sponsor, your business will be recognized at the event. We would love to share your generosity with our supporters and encourage them to do business with businesses that help us raise money. Most importantly, the money your sponsorship provides will be used in our community to support the work of MHAFred.

In 2018, MHAFred provided to our community:

  • Suicide Prevention Education to over 3,600 teens.
  • Companionship to 149 seniors through the Senior Visitors program.
  • Mental Wellness, Survivors of Suicide Loss and Teen Support Groups.
  • Mental health referrals to over 3990 people through our Helpline.
  • Advocacy for those with mental health issues at the local and state level.

Sponsorships help continue the growth and support of these services to our community. To learn more about sponsor levels and opportunities, please continue to the registration site via the button below.

Platinum Sponsorship ∙ $2,500

Table provided to showcase your business, display banner, and verbal recognition at event ∙Admission for employees/members and their immediate family ∙10 free tote bags ∙ Organization and sponsorship level recognized on MHAfred’s event landing page with link to your website ∙ Your organization and sponsorship level on the printed materials distributed to walkers ∙ Your organization recognized on the home page of the MHAfred website for 12 months ∙Social media post on Facebook and Instagram acknowledging your sponsorship of the walk ∙ Six additional social media posts throughout 2024 acknowledging your support of MHAfred

Gold Sponsorship ∙ $1,000.00

Table provided to showcase your business, display banner, and verbal recognition at event ∙ Admission for employees/members and their immediate family ∙5 free tote bags ∙Oganization and sponsorship level recognized on MHAfred’s event landing page with link to your website ∙ Your organization and sponsorship level on the printed materials distributed to walkers ∙ Your organization recognized on the home page of the MHAfred website for 12 months ∙ Social media post on Facebook and Instagram acknowledging your sponsorship of the walk ∙ Four additional social media posts throughout 2024 acknowledging your support of MHAfred

Silver Sponsorship ∙ $500.00

Display banner, and verbal recognition at event ∙ 2 walkers free ∙ Organization and sponsorship level recognized on MHAfred’s event landing page with link to your website ∙ Your organization and sponsorship level on the printed materials distributed to walkers ∙ Social media post on Facebook and Instagram acknowledging your sponsorship of the walk ∙ Two additional social media posts throughout 2024 acknowledging your support of MHAfred

Bronze Sponsorship ∙ $250.00
Display banner, and verbal recognition at event ∙ Organization and sponsorship level recognized on MHAfred’s event landing page with link to your website ∙ Your organization and sponsorship level on the printed materials distributed to walkers ∙ Social media post on Facebook and Instagram acknowledging your sponsorship of the walk
Sponsor an Arrow ∙ $50.00
Advertise your business on an arrow placed along the walk route to hundreds of walkers to point them to your business!

Past Walks for Mental Wellness

Event Details

What: 17th Annual Walk for Mental Wellness

When: Saturday, May 4th, 2024

Where: Maury Park, downtown Fredericksburg (Corner of Kenmore Ave and William St.)

Schedule:

  • 9:00 AM — Check-in and day-of registration opens
  • 9:45 AM — Warm-up
  • 10:00 AM — Walk begins, 1 and 3 mile routes through downtown Fredericksburg
  • 12:00 PM — Wrap-up; Event ends

    What To Expect

     

    • We’re walking, rain or shine! The weather forecasts are calling for rain. We’re crossing our fingers tightly that the rain will clear before the walk begins at 10 am. We recommend you bring a poncho or jacket, just in case. Expect the temps to be in the upper 50s to low 60s (don’t worry, we’ll be performing a warm-up before we head out on the walk!).
    • Check-in and registration opens at 9 am. The Walk begins at 10 am. There are 1-mile and 3-mile routes around downtown Fredericksburg. There will be signs posted on where to turn, as well as volunteers on the walk route to cheer you on and guide you in the right direction!
    • There will be refreshments after the Walk. On your return to Maury Park, we will be providing free snacks and water.
    • Stick around for fun activities! Stay and play! Enjoy live music, team photographs, corn hole, face painting, fresh popcorn and cotton candy, and more!
    • Bring your furbaby! Dogs are totally welcome to join you on the Walk – for free of course! We will have watering stations for the pups that join us. Please remember to be courteous and keep your dog leashed and pick up after any mess left behind.
    • Make it a memorable moment! After the walk, you will see the photos on MHAfred’s social media. Use the hashtag #Walk4MentalWellness or tag Mental Health America of Fredericksburg to upload your own!