National Capital Area Construction Hike for Hope

Join us on May 30, 2026

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Date:

05/30/2026

Location:

Hemlock Overlook Regional Park - Cardinal Pavilion

Clifton, VA

On-Site Registration Starts:

8:30 am

Program Starts:

9:30 am

Contact:

Sarah Bayliff

Chair.Hike4Hope@gmail.com

About the Event

According to the CDC's data on suicide risk within occupational groups, the construction and extraction industries were found to have the highest rate of suicide in the United States.

Construction Hike for Hope provides an opportunity to enjoy our natural surroundings and acknowledge the ways suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we care about. The goal of this event is to improve the mental health and well-being of construction workers through effective suicide prevention education as well as intervention and postvention strategies to encourage, equip and empower mental health champions in the workforce. Visit afsp.org/construction for more information.

We hope you will join us at the beautiful Hemlock Overlook Regional Park for this hope-filled event.

Upcoming Events & Opps

May 7 @ 7 PM | Talk Saves Lives; An Introduction to Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry Presented by Pepco and IBEW 1600| Zoom Join for this FREE presentation of AFSP’s flagship suicide prevention education program tailored for the construction industry. This educational program covers the scope of this leading cause of death in the construction industry, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it. Sign Up Here
May 8 4PM-7PM| As You Are Happy Hour. 15% of proceeds generated will be donated. Mention the event to the staff to add your total to our donation! 500 8th Street, SE, WDC
May 13 3PM-8PM | Commonwealth Brewery Happy Hour. 15% of proceeds generated will be donated. Mention the event to the staff to add your total to our donation! 10426 Main Street, Fairfax

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Register! There is no fee or
fundraising minimum to participate.
Share your fundraising page
link on social media,
via text, or by email.

I'm Registered. Now What?

Boost your impact with these quick steps:

Personalize your fundraising page: add a photo and a short message about why you hike.
Visit Participant Hub for lots of tips and tools
Share regularly: post your fundraising page on social media
Lead by example: make a small self-donation to inspire others to support you.
Build your community: create a team and invite others to join you.
Download the DonorDrive app
Use the messages feature in DonorDrive to email supporters and your team.

Earn a T-Shirt & Gifts

Individually raise $150+
by 05/30/2026 to receive a Hike for Hope t-shirt at the event. Check out even more incentives below:

Fundraiser Recognition Gifts

Become a Sponsor

Sponsoring the
National Capital Area Construction Hike for Hope
shows your community
and employees that you care
about mental health.

Sponsor the Hike

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Volunteer

Event Committee and
Day-of Hike volunteers
help to make the
National Capital Area Construction Hike for Hope
a success.

Volunteer at the Hike

Learn more about volunteering with the AFSP National Capital Area Chapter.

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Hike Day Activities

Event Activities

Arts & crafts and games for all ages!
Construction Corner play area
Hope & Healing activities
AFSP Swag Store
AFSP Resources & Community Resources Fair

Honor Beads

Complimentary Honor Beads
will be available on-site to show
your connection(s) to the cause.

Hope & Healing

Stop by our Hope & Healing area
to share messages of hope and remembrance.

FAQs

Is there a registration fee?

There is no registration fee or
fundraising minimum to participate.

We encourage each participant
to set a $150 fundraising goal to help support AFSP's work to stop suicide
and receive the official hike t-shirt!

Do you have to work in construction to attend the Construction Hike for Hope?

No! This event brings awareness and resources to employees of the construction industry, but also to their families, loved ones, and friends. It is open to anyone in the community who would like to participate.

How do I make an offline donation?

To send a donation by check, please complete the Offline Donation Form
and send it with your check to the
address provided on the form.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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