Heather Buckendahl (she/they)

Hello everyone and welcome to my Coach Corner! I'm Heather (she/they) and I am the Senior Walker Coach for the Out of the Darkness Walks. I'm really excited to work with all of you and to connect with you virtually and in-person. This is my sixth year working on The Overnight, and this Overnight Walk will be my tenth. 

About Me:
  • I am from Nebraska and spent a summer in Washington, D.C. during my undergraduate years and loved it.
  • Aside from the Smithsonians, my favorite museum in our host city is the Newseum. 
  • Yoga is my favorite way to unwind. I'm currently working toward my goal of being able to hold a headstand.
  • My other hobbies include reading, listening to music, and watching Bob's Burgers too many times.   
  • I work on our editorial calendar for our Overnight Facebook page and Twitter. Make sure to follow us for fundraising tips and Overnight announcements
  • Honor Bead colors: purple, silver, green, teal, blue, and rainbow. 
Fundraising Favorites:
  • Sharing your story on Facebook along with your fundraising link. 
  • Thank You notes or statuses for your donors. Everyone likes to be recognized for their contributions. I especially like public thank you's as they can be a great way to express gratitude and they can encourage others to donate to you.
 
 

Contact Me  

Current Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am to 5pm EST

I would love to help you with your fundraising or to chat about your questions, successes, or concerns. You can reach me directly, via email at [email protected] or by phone at 347-826-3603.

You can also reach us by calling 888-THEOVERNIGHT (888-843-6837) or emailing us at [email protected]. 

Resources  

If you are in crisis, please call 988 or text TALK to 741-741

Find support here. 

Looking for facts? Look at our statistics on suicide. 

Want to know where the money goes? Check out or annual report here. 

Want to get involved? Check out the different wants to get involved here. 

Have a question? Contact me or look at our Frequently Asked Questions.