Stroll Into Light

A candlelight walk for teen mental health awareness — Winston-Salem, NC

"Tipping the balance between hope and despair."

Every year, our community gathers to walk side by side for teens fighting mental health battles that too often go unseen. No one should feel alone in what they're carrying.

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Candlelight walkers at a past Stroll Into Light event

About Stroll Into Light

Stroll Into Light is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to raising mental health awareness among teens. The mental health struggles young people face — anxiety, depression, and more — too often go unnoticed until a crisis occurs. We believe every person deserves to be heard and supported long before that point.

Our signature event is an annual candlelight walk where the community comes together in solidarity. Each attendee carries a candle, walks side by side with neighbors, and hears from speakers who've found their own way from darkness into light. It's part remembrance, part celebration, and part call to action.

5thAnnual walk in 2026
$500Scholarships awarded
Kendra Scott jewelry available in the raffle

Enter to win Kendra Scott jewelry

Thanks to the generosity of Kendra Scott, we're raffling off jewelry the night of the walk. Stop by the check-in table to enter.

  • 1 Ticket$1
  • 6 Tickets$5
  • 14 Tickets$10
  • 30 Tickets$20

Venmo @angie-koonin to enter, or bring cash or card to the event.

This year's walk

Join us in person — gather early, walk together, and stay for reflection and guest speakers.

  • DateSunday, November 15, 2026
  • LocationMount Tabor High School Track
    342 Petree Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
  • CostFree for students · $10 suggested for adults
  • ExtrasFree T-shirts for the first 100 walkers · Jewelry raffle
  • 5:00 PMGates open
  • 5:40 PMCheck-in closes, candles handed out
  • 6:05 PMOpening remarks & guest speaker
  • 6:15 PMCandlelight walk
  • 7:00 PMEvent ends

Get involved

Register to walk, sponsor someone who can't attend, or give directly — every option supports the same mission.

Student Walk for free, or donate to the cause
Free Sign Up
Adult Suggested price to walk with us
$10 Sign Up
Sponsor a Walker Cover the cost for someone who can't
$10 Sign Up

Where your support goes

Proceeds from the walk go directly back into the community.

  • College scholarships for local high school seniors
  • WGW YMCA's Reaching Our Potential program, giving students free Y membership and access
  • Shining Light on Mental Health, a ministry connecting teens and parents through guided conversation
  • Winston-Salem Street School's mental health outreach programs

Our sponsors

Stroll Into Light is made possible by the generosity of local businesses, practices, and families.

2026 High School Ambassadors

Students from local high schools who help spread the word and lead by example at their own campuses. The 2026 walk is run by these students — they find sponsorships, secure donations, and recruit walkers.

Questions about the walk, sponsorship, or how to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.