2025 Lime Ridge RUNNING FOR RACHAEL

One Race, One Mission, One Incredible Community 13 Years of Building Hope! 5K Walk/Run | Sunday, September 28, 2024 - 8:00 am | Lime Ridge, Hamilton

Thanks to you, we have made tremendous progress in advancing the work of suicide prevention in Hamilton, but there is more to do! Running for Rachael plays a vital role in supporting the city-wide work of suicide prevention in Hamilton by bringing the community together to promote hope (prevention), help (intervention), and healing (postvention) through crisis support information, training, education, and support groups. With the help of people, just like you, we raised $ 44548.81 in 2024! Thank you! Our Goal for 2025 is 300 participants!

How You Can Get Involved in Running For Rachael 2025Walk/Run as an Individual | Organize a Team | Donate | Sponsor | VolunteerWho Participates in Running for Rachael?Everyone! We invite you to: Register as an individualRegister as a familyRegister a team with friends and neighboursRegister a team with co-workersRegister a team with classmatesMake a donation and cheer us onBecome a cheerleader and help spread the wordVolunteer before or after the eventBecome a sponsorYou will receive a unique fundraising link. *Donations greater than $20.00 will receive an income tax receipt immediately. How You Make a Difference! ResilienceLiving with depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide is challenging but we can come together to make a meaningful difference. Every dollar raised supports hope, help and healing in our community through our city-wide initiatives.Hope (Prevention)LivingWorks Start an online suicide prevention training program that will teach you how to recognize when someone is having thoughts of suicide and take meaningful action to keep them safe. Help (Intervention)Be Safe for HAMILTON is a free mobile app that offers information and links to mental health, addiction and suicide prevention resources in Hamilton. Download the app on the App Store or Google play.Healing (Postvention)Support groups for those who are bereaved by loss due to suicide.
Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility
Running for Rachael holds a special place in my heart. I understand the benefits of running for my mind and body. But there is something incredible about participating, with a hope-filled community, in an event supporting suicide prevention and making a difference. – Samantha M.This was my first time participating in Running for Rachael and it was an incredibly special event for my family. My sister-in-law was visiting from out of town and this was her first race experience. It was a very emotional, healing, and empowering day for us both for many reasons, and so special to connect to and support the very important work of SPCCH. The event itself was well organized and a lot of fun, and we look forward to coming back! - Teresa B.
When a community comes together, lives are transformed!Our partnership with Lime Ridge is an important step in helping to engage the community. With Running for Rachael, everyone is part of the team. We celebrate and encourage one another to walk or run to help others.
Suicide prevention is everyone's responsibility - be part of the team!
Running for Rachael is brought to you by the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton Registered Charity #83552155ORR0001