Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health in Portland, OR
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Past event
12:00 PM PDT
Portland, Oregon
$33.98 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in beautiful Portland, Oregon! This inspiring event features a 5-kilometer run/walk that is part of a nationwide series taking place across all fifty U.S. states over fifty consecutive days. The Five Fifty Fifty initiative supports the AB Korkor Foundation's mission to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and enhance access to affordable care.
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and promote both physical fitness and emotional wellness. Kids aged 12 and under can participate for free, making it a perfect outing for families looking to make a positive impact in their community. Don't forget, all participants must register, regardless of age, and youth should be accompanied by an adult. Let’s unite to prioritize mental health and create a more supportive environment for everyone!
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and promote both physical fitness and emotional wellness. Kids aged 12 and under can participate for free, making it a perfect outing for families looking to make a positive impact in their community. Don't forget, all participants must register, regardless of age, and youth should be accompanied by an adult. Let’s unite to prioritize mental health and create a more supportive environment for everyone!
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed12:00 PM PDT
$33.98
Organiser's description
The Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health Series is a five kilometer run/walk that occurs in each of the fifty U.S. states over fifty consecutive days. The series supports the AB Korkor Foundations mission to make the world a better place for those suffering from ill mental health. Funds raised through this flagship event are utilized to:
* Increase awareness of ill mental health
* Reduce stigma
* Address the shortage of affordable care
* Emphasize the importance of physical exercise and emotional wellness in maintaining mental health and overall wellbeing
* Fund research
* Focus on underserved communities such as veterans, minorities and those suffering from addiction
Join our movement and make mental health a priority in YOUR community! We encourage families to run/walk together and to make that easy, kids 12 and under participate for free. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER, REGARDLESS OF AGE, AND YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Event T-shirts are not included with free participation but are available for purchase.
* Increase awareness of ill mental health
* Reduce stigma
* Address the shortage of affordable care
* Emphasize the importance of physical exercise and emotional wellness in maintaining mental health and overall wellbeing
* Fund research
* Focus on underserved communities such as veterans, minorities and those suffering from addiction
Join our movement and make mental health a priority in YOUR community! We encourage families to run/walk together and to make that easy, kids 12 and under participate for free. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER, REGARDLESS OF AGE, AND YOUTH MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Event T-shirts are not included with free participation but are available for purchase.
Location
Laurelhurst Park, SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St, Portland, 97214, OR, United States
Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health in Portland, OR
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