10th Annual 5K Butterfly Run/Walk
- Date Sun 15th September 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location West Bend, Wisconsin
- Price $33.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual 5K Butterfly Run/Walk on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the West Bend High School football stadium in West Bend, Washington! This exciting event is not just about running or walking; it's about making a meaningful impact on mental wellness and suicide prevention in our community. The race will follow the Cross Country team's 5K route, providing a vibrant atmosphere for participants of all ages.
Registration begins at 8:00 A.M. with the runners taking off at 9:40 A.M. and walkers starting shortly after at 9:45 A.M. Participants can enjoy a day filled with inspiring speeches, a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes, and the opportunity to connect with others dedicated to reducing stigma surrounding mental health. Plus, if you sign up by August 15th, you can enjoy a 25% discount using the code "earlybird." Whether you’re running for fun or showing support for a vital cause, every step you take helps fund important initiatives like the state-approved Hope Squad program. Let’s come together to uplift and empower our youth while promoting mental wellness in our community!
Registration begins at 8:00 A.M. with the runners taking off at 9:40 A.M. and walkers starting shortly after at 9:45 A.M. Participants can enjoy a day filled with inspiring speeches, a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes, and the opportunity to connect with others dedicated to reducing stigma surrounding mental health. Plus, if you sign up by August 15th, you can enjoy a 25% discount using the code "earlybird." Whether you’re running for fun or showing support for a vital cause, every step you take helps fund important initiatives like the state-approved Hope Squad program. Let’s come together to uplift and empower our youth while promoting mental wellness in our community!
Organiser's Description
YOUTH IMPACT CLUB (YIC) is an after hours, high school club focused on advocating for, STIGMA REDUCTION, MENTAL WELLNESS, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. Initiatives and events planned and hosted by club members, are designed to increase knowledge on the topics of mental wellness and suicide prevention, making both issues "talk-able" topics.
100% OF ALL FUNDS RAISED through the 5K Butterfly Run/Walk event (registrations, sponsors, donors, and raffle sales), will be APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE CONTINUATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING A STATE APPROVED SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CALLED HOPE SQUAD AS WELL AS QPR TRAINING (SUICIDE PREVENTION METHOD). FUNDS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO HELP BADGER MIDDLE SCHOOL SET UP A YOUTH IMPACT CLUB (HOPE SQUAD) BASED ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT SIGN UP FOR THE BADGER TEAM!
LISTED BELOW IS A *_TENTATIVE*_ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. - Registration
9:00 A.M. - 9:25 A.M. - Welcome Message and Thank You
9:30 A.M. - Report to Starting Line
9:40 A.M. - Runners Start
9:45 A.M. - Walkers Start
10:55 A.M. - Return to Stadium Bleachers
11:00 A.M. - 11:25 A.M. - Awards Ceremony
11:25 A.M. - 11:40 A.M. - Raffle Drawings
11:40 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. - Closing and Thank Yous
The 10th Annual 5K Butterfly Run/Walk"fun"draiser will be held at the West Bend High school football stadium and track and field. We will utilize our Cross Country team's 5K route! Make it even more fun by joining as a team and winning the big team award!
SIGN UP BY AUGUST 15TH and receive a 25% DISCOUNT. Use the code "earlybird" when registering.
Not available to join us in person on September 15th? No worries! You can still support the Youth Impact Club and their advocacy for mental wellness, suicide prevention, and the reduction of negative stigma.
Walk in registrations will be allowed, bring as many people with as you can even if they cannot get registered beforehand!
DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED to help cover the cost of a state approved, suicide prevention program to be implemented by the Youth Impact Club at the West Bend High Schools.
Perhaps this year, more than ever, we are all keenly aware of the mental health challenges faced by many, making the need for our Youth Impact Club and their great work all the more vital.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Inspirational messages from a guest speaker(s).
- Swag Bag with many great inclusions provided by area businesses who support our young adult leaders (Youth Impact Club members). Please show your patronage to our event sponsors and donors and their commitment to the prevention of suicide, and establishing a state of physical/mental wellness among all members of the West Bend, Washington County, and expanded community.
- A 10th Annual 5K event t-shirt (with registration sign up on or before Sunday, August 25th). NOTE: Some additional t-shirts may be available but there is no guarantee regarding the size for those who register after 8/25/2024, while supplies last.
- Ten (10) raffle basket tickets for ten chances to win one or more of the fantastic baskets and/or gift certificates available. Pictures and descriptions will be shared in the coming days.
- A LIVE program, kicking off the event at 9:00am on Sunday, September 15th
- Live raffle basket drawing at (approximately) 12pm at the end of the event.
THANK YOU: It is only through the support and encouragement of those who register, sponsor, and donate toward the "FUN"draiser event that YIC can kick off the 2024/25 school year with a positive message of HOPE for healing. Thank you to everyone who has invested time, talent, and treasure to improve the lives of those residing within the WB High School/District, city, town, and Washington County. You are LIFE-SAVERS!
SPONSORS: -- AFFILIATED CLINICAL SERVICES -- DAHLBERG OMERA LAW GROUP DELTA DEFENSE GENTLE DENTAL -- FUEL POWERSPORTS SCHNEISS HEATING & AIR -- THRIVENT -- WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE --
DONORS: -- CTS Travel -- Epic Creative -- Gallery 2 -- Gehrings Meat Market -- Hon-E-Kor Husars -- Laughing Mountain -- Our Saviors -- The Gym WB -- The Orville -- Urban Farm Girl -- West Bend Mutual Insurance -- West Bend Pilot Boutique -- West Bend High Schools Art Department and Tech Ed. Department
100% OF ALL FUNDS RAISED through the 5K Butterfly Run/Walk event (registrations, sponsors, donors, and raffle sales), will be APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE CONTINUATION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING A STATE APPROVED SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CALLED HOPE SQUAD AS WELL AS QPR TRAINING (SUICIDE PREVENTION METHOD). FUNDS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO HELP BADGER MIDDLE SCHOOL SET UP A YOUTH IMPACT CLUB (HOPE SQUAD) BASED ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT SIGN UP FOR THE BADGER TEAM!
LISTED BELOW IS A *_TENTATIVE*_ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. - Registration
9:00 A.M. - 9:25 A.M. - Welcome Message and Thank You
9:30 A.M. - Report to Starting Line
9:40 A.M. - Runners Start
9:45 A.M. - Walkers Start
10:55 A.M. - Return to Stadium Bleachers
11:00 A.M. - 11:25 A.M. - Awards Ceremony
11:25 A.M. - 11:40 A.M. - Raffle Drawings
11:40 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. - Closing and Thank Yous
The 10th Annual 5K Butterfly Run/Walk"fun"draiser will be held at the West Bend High school football stadium and track and field. We will utilize our Cross Country team's 5K route! Make it even more fun by joining as a team and winning the big team award!
SIGN UP BY AUGUST 15TH and receive a 25% DISCOUNT. Use the code "earlybird" when registering.
Not available to join us in person on September 15th? No worries! You can still support the Youth Impact Club and their advocacy for mental wellness, suicide prevention, and the reduction of negative stigma.
Walk in registrations will be allowed, bring as many people with as you can even if they cannot get registered beforehand!
DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED to help cover the cost of a state approved, suicide prevention program to be implemented by the Youth Impact Club at the West Bend High Schools.
Perhaps this year, more than ever, we are all keenly aware of the mental health challenges faced by many, making the need for our Youth Impact Club and their great work all the more vital.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Inspirational messages from a guest speaker(s).
- Swag Bag with many great inclusions provided by area businesses who support our young adult leaders (Youth Impact Club members). Please show your patronage to our event sponsors and donors and their commitment to the prevention of suicide, and establishing a state of physical/mental wellness among all members of the West Bend, Washington County, and expanded community.
- A 10th Annual 5K event t-shirt (with registration sign up on or before Sunday, August 25th). NOTE: Some additional t-shirts may be available but there is no guarantee regarding the size for those who register after 8/25/2024, while supplies last.
- Ten (10) raffle basket tickets for ten chances to win one or more of the fantastic baskets and/or gift certificates available. Pictures and descriptions will be shared in the coming days.
- A LIVE program, kicking off the event at 9:00am on Sunday, September 15th
- Live raffle basket drawing at (approximately) 12pm at the end of the event.
THANK YOU: It is only through the support and encouragement of those who register, sponsor, and donate toward the "FUN"draiser event that YIC can kick off the 2024/25 school year with a positive message of HOPE for healing. Thank you to everyone who has invested time, talent, and treasure to improve the lives of those residing within the WB High School/District, city, town, and Washington County. You are LIFE-SAVERS!
SPONSORS: -- AFFILIATED CLINICAL SERVICES -- DAHLBERG OMERA LAW GROUP DELTA DEFENSE GENTLE DENTAL -- FUEL POWERSPORTS SCHNEISS HEATING & AIR -- THRIVENT -- WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE --
DONORS: -- CTS Travel -- Epic Creative -- Gallery 2 -- Gehrings Meat Market -- Hon-E-Kor Husars -- Laughing Mountain -- Our Saviors -- The Gym WB -- The Orville -- Urban Farm Girl -- West Bend Mutual Insurance -- West Bend Pilot Boutique -- West Bend High Schools Art Department and Tech Ed. Department
Races
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10th Annual 5K Butterfly Run/Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Swag Bag Including T-Shirt, 10 Raffle Tickets and More!
Sun 15th September 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.30
CLOSEDNot available to join us in person on September 15th? No worries! You can still support the Youth Impact Club and their advocacy for mental wellness, suicide prevention, and the reduction of negative stigma. ~~~ DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED to help cover the cost of maintaining a state approved, suicide prevention program called the HOPE SQUAD and QPR training implemented by the Youth Impact Club at the West Bend High Schools. Perhaps this year, more than ever, we are all keenly aware of the mental health challenges faced by many, making the need for our Youth Impact Club and their great work all the more vital. REGISTRATION INCLUDES: - Inspirational messages from Youth Impact Club members and Advisors. - Swag Bag with many great inclusions provided by area businesses who support our young adult leaders (Youth Impact Club members). Please show your patronage to our event sponsors and donors and their commitment to the prevention of suicide, and establishing a state of physical/mental wellness among all members of the West Bend, Washington County, and expanded community. - A 10th Annual 5K event t-shirt (with a registration sign up on or before Sunday, August 25th). NOTE: Some additional t-shirts may be available for purchase ($10) to those who register after 8/25/2024, while supplies last. - Ten (10) raffle basket tickets for ten chances to win one or more of the fantastic baskets and/or gift certificates available. Pictures and descriptions will be shared in the coming days. - Live raffle basket drawing at (approximately) 11:45 am
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