Suicide Prevention Awareness Virtual Run/Walk

September 4 – 10, 2022 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide is a national health problem that currently ranks as the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10 – 24. Suicide is also one of the leading causes of preventable death in our nation. This race is to help spread awareness in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic.
This race benefits the following organizations:
- NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness
- SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR VIRTUAL RUN/WALK
- Register for the race and print your bib
- Complete a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon run/walk at your convenience, any time, anywhere between September 4-10, 2022
- Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate.
- Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #RunsForAPurpose
- Feel free to join the Virtual Runs for a Purpose Facebook Group to share and celebrate with other participants.
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