Cape and Islands Suicide Awareness Walk 2021

How do I sign up?

You can sign up online by clicking "Register" in the upper navigation menu. You will also be able to sign up on-site, although signing up online will expedite the check-in process for all of us. If you register online prior to the Friday before the walk and raise $25 or more, we will have an END THE SILENCE t-shirt in your size available at check-in! (T-shirts are not guaranteed to those who register on-site.) For Virtual Walkers, T-shirts will be mailed upon qualification after May 9.

I won't be attending the event in-person, but can I still participate?

Yes! You can sign up to be a "Virtual Walker" and still provide your support without physically being at the event. Click "Register"  in the upper navigation menu to start the registration process and make sure you choose "Virtual Walker." 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?

First of all, thank you for registering to walk with us! We're so glad that you're helping us End the Silence around suicide.

After you register, you will be brought to your Fundraising Dashboard.

This is the unique page created just for you! Edit your page by adding a little explanation behind the walk and tell people why you are choosing to participate in this event. Not only can you keep track of your online donors through this page, but you can also accept offline donations (like cash or checks) and enter them into your account to receive credit towards your Goal! You can also do things like:

•  register other walkers (like your partner or siblings)
•  manage your personal Goal
•  invite friends and family to donate directly through e-mail or Facebook posts
•  or create or join a team of walkers!  

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 page.

How do I change the goal amount on my personal page? Why did the goal amount and the total raised amount change on my Team page?

To adjust your personal goal, you will you will need to log into your account. 

The Team goal increases automatically with each additional team member. To manually adjust your team's goal, the team captain will need to log into their account.

To log into your account, come back to this website and click "Log In or Sign Up" in the upper right hand corner. Enter the email that you used when you registered. From your Fundraising Dashboard, scroll down to your thermometer and click "Update My Goal".

I lost someone to suicide; how can I honor them at this event?

We are so sorry. Suicide sucks. And we understand. We would love for you to walk with us on May 22 in honor of your lost loved one. Please consider bringing a photo of your loved one to the walk for our photo gallery. The photo will be returned to you at the end of our event. If you register to fundraise online, please feel free to talk about your loved one on your fundraising page. You can also add someone's name to any donation that you give.

We are so glad you found our event and we hope that you'll reach out to us to share your story, if you are able. It's a terrible thing to have in common, but there is hope for all of us as suicide loss survivors - especially if we can talk about Ending the Silence together.

How can I learn more about suicide prevention?

Any of the four non-profit organizations behind this event - the Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands, the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition, NAMI Cape Cod & The Islands and Sharing Kindness, Inc. - have resources available either online or in person. Please visit their websites through the icons on the bottom of this page. There will also be educational material available before and after the walk.

Do you have more questions that weren't answered here?

Contact us!

Where and when is the walk taking place?

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, we will all meet at Veteren's Park Beach at 480 Ocean Street in Hyannis, MA 02601. Please arrive early if you would like to participate in our Restorative Yoga Class at 9am. Check in begins at 8.30 am so arrive before the start of the walk at 10 am. After the closing ceremony led by Calmer Choice and enjoying the (socially distanced) company of other walkers, we expect the day's events to wrap up by 1pm. 

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 Veteren's Park Beach at 480 Ocean Street in Hyannis, MA 02601.  Our route will take us down Gosnold Street, Sea Street, Main Street, 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 family join us in years past, the Town of Barnstable prohibits dogs within the Veteren's Park Beach.

Does it cost money to register?

Yes, there is a $10 registration fee which will be credited towards your personal fundraising goal.

Who should register to walk?

For safety reasons, everyone who walks with us must register. This does not include young children.

Will there be refreshments and restrooms at the starting location?

Yes, there will be refreshments available for walkers - for free and for sale - and restrooms will be at the starting location and along the route.

Can I register on-site?

Yes, you can register on-site as early as 8.30am. If you are able to register online before hand, please do so in order to expedite the check-in process on the day of the walk.

Can I still make a contribution if I am not participating? 

Yes! Just click the "Donate" button in the middle of the upper navigation menu. You can donate to an individual walker or the event in general.

What happens with funds raised from this event?

All funds go directly to the four local non-profits organizing this event: The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands, Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition, NAMI Cape Cod & The Islands and Sharing Kindness, Inc. Each of these organizations work in different ways to provide education and advocacy for suicide prevention. In other words, your support will have a direct local impact on Cape Cod and the Islands.

I received a donation in person! How can I get it to you?

Congratulations! Please contact us to make arrangements and we will officially document the donation on your fundraising page.

To whom should I write my personal check?

Please write all checks to Sharing Kindness, Inc., but include on the memo line that these funds are dedicated to the Cape and Islands Suicide Awareness Walk. That way, the funds will be appropriately distributed between the four local non-profits organizing this event.