Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk set for September 17 at Montrose Harbor

Oh, sure, there are political events upcoming, and I'll have a post up about some of these soon, if time permits. There will never be a shortage of politicians willing to take your discretionary income.

But if you, Mr. or Ms. Judicial Wannabe, are looking for a different way to increase your 'brand awareness' or whatever we're calling these things currently, you may wish to consider participating in the Out of Darkness Chicagoland Walk, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, on Saturday, September 17, at Montrose Harbor.

There are -- just as there are in political fundraisers -- sponsorship opportunities:

• Hope - $1,000
  Your logo on event materials, including official t-shirt, website, and e-newsletters;


• Support - $2,500
  All Hope benefits plus metnions in social media and in event announcements and Talk Saves LivesTM Suicide Prevention for Workplace Settings for your workplace;


• Prevention - $5,000
  All Support benefits plus featured placement of logo/sign on walk route, featured social media posting and email outreach;


• Change Maker - $10,000
  All Prevention benefits plus onsite walk tent with permission to distribute materials.

And, if you've really got some spare cash laying around, ask whether the Lifesaver sponsorship opportunity is still available. Persons working for big firms or companies may find that there are matching donation opportunities -- or you could set one up. All sponsorship information is available at this link. For more information about the September 17 Chicago walk, visit this page or email Diana Cazares at chicago@afsp.org.