Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk
- Date Sat 20th September 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the heart of Kalamazoo! This annual event, now in its 11th year, aims to raise awareness for suicide prevention and promote open conversations about mental health. Participants will embark on a meaningful 5K cause-walk that not only helps to foster connection among community members but also generates vital funds for local programs and services.
Registration opens at 8:30 AM, followed by a resource fair and a new panel discussion at 9:30 AM. The official walk kicks off at 10:00 AM, concluding by 11:30 AM. All registration fees of $25 include a commemorative t-shirt, with children under 5 walking for free. Don’t miss the chance to tour the newly expanded C.O.R.R.E. Center along the route, making this a day of community, support, and hope. Together, let's help reach the goal of zero suicides!
Registration opens at 8:30 AM, followed by a resource fair and a new panel discussion at 9:30 AM. The official walk kicks off at 10:00 AM, concluding by 11:30 AM. All registration fees of $25 include a commemorative t-shirt, with children under 5 walking for free. Don’t miss the chance to tour the newly expanded C.O.R.R.E. Center along the route, making this a day of community, support, and hope. Together, let's help reach the goal of zero suicides!
Organiser's Description
HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF ZERO SUICIDES!
WE'RE FIGHTING FOR A BETTER FUTURE. FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SUICIDE. FOR OPEN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. FOR PREVENTION. WE CAN'T DO THAT WITHOUT YOU. WALK WITH US TO PREVENT SUICIDE.
Join us for the 11th annual Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The 5K cause-walk will raise awareness for suicide prevention, allow people to connect with each other, and provide critical funds for Gryphon Place. _100% of the community-raised dollars stay here in the community_, supporting the local programs and services we offer.
Schedule:
8:30 AM Registration Opens + Resource Fair Begins
9:30 AM Panel Discussion Beings (NEW THIS YEAR)
10:00 AM Opening Remarks + Walk Begins
11:30 AM Walk Ends
12:00 PM C.O.R.R.E Center Open House Closes
OPEN HOUSE:
This year is especially exciting as we are expanding back to downtown Kalamazoo. You can learn more about the C.O.R.R.E. Center and the Capital Campaign here [https://www.gryphon.org/capital-campaign]. The walk route passes right by our new location! The building will be open for a quick tour along the route, and will stay open until 12:00 PM. We hope you stop by either during or after the walk!
_Registration is $25 and includes a t-shirt. Children under 5 can walk for free, but they will not receive a t-shirt without registering for the event. Please note: Registration increases to $30 on September 3 and your t-shirt size preference will no longer be guaranteed._
WE'RE FIGHTING FOR A BETTER FUTURE. FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SUICIDE. FOR OPEN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH. FOR PREVENTION. WE CAN'T DO THAT WITHOUT YOU. WALK WITH US TO PREVENT SUICIDE.
Join us for the 11th annual Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The 5K cause-walk will raise awareness for suicide prevention, allow people to connect with each other, and provide critical funds for Gryphon Place. _100% of the community-raised dollars stay here in the community_, supporting the local programs and services we offer.
Schedule:
8:30 AM Registration Opens + Resource Fair Begins
9:30 AM Panel Discussion Beings (NEW THIS YEAR)
10:00 AM Opening Remarks + Walk Begins
11:30 AM Walk Ends
12:00 PM C.O.R.R.E Center Open House Closes
OPEN HOUSE:
This year is especially exciting as we are expanding back to downtown Kalamazoo. You can learn more about the C.O.R.R.E. Center and the Capital Campaign here [https://www.gryphon.org/capital-campaign]. The walk route passes right by our new location! The building will be open for a quick tour along the route, and will stay open until 12:00 PM. We hope you stop by either during or after the walk!
_Registration is $25 and includes a t-shirt. Children under 5 can walk for free, but they will not receive a t-shirt without registering for the event. Please note: Registration increases to $30 on September 3 and your t-shirt size preference will no longer be guaranteed._
Races
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Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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