Hope Starts Here 5K
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Downers Grove, Illinois
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at the "Hope Starts Here" 5K race taking place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in downtown Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois! Kicking off at 8 AM, this exciting event aims to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, while supporting the vital work of Light of Hope 501C3. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, starting at 4832 Highland Ave, right by St. Joseph's School.
Join the community as we come together to promote mental health awareness and advocacy, with all proceeds contributing to free and sliding scale counseling services. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring DJ AJ, delicious baked goods from The Great Sandeenie Bakery and Coffee Shop, and a raffle by Give Butter and Luxe Give. With water, Gatorade, snacks, swag bags, T-shirts, and medals for participants, this is not just a race—it's a celebration of hope and support. Together, we can make a difference, so lace up your sneakers and be part of this meaningful event!
Join the community as we come together to promote mental health awareness and advocacy, with all proceeds contributing to free and sliding scale counseling services. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring DJ AJ, delicious baked goods from The Great Sandeenie Bakery and Coffee Shop, and a raffle by Give Butter and Luxe Give. With water, Gatorade, snacks, swag bags, T-shirts, and medals for participants, this is not just a race—it's a celebration of hope and support. Together, we can make a difference, so lace up your sneakers and be part of this meaningful event!
Organiser's Description
The Light of Hope "Hope Starts Here" 5k race will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 in downtown Downers Grove, IL. This race benefits mental health awareness and advocacy and allows Light of Hope 501C3 to offer free and sliding fee scale individual and group counseling sessions as well as fund our speaking engagements on stress reduction and team leadership in the school and hospital settings to support the community.
#HopeStartsHere5k #LightofHope #DupageFoundation #RunSignUp #MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatter #DownersGrove #JCLandscaping #SkinMedSpa Please come out and support our first ever HOPE STARTS HERE 5K for mental health awareness in Downers Grove, IL. The event starts on August 16th, 2025 at 8am. Lace up on a Saturday morning, to run or walk to support a good cause, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention. The starting line is at 4832 Highland Ave (By St. Joes School at the corner of Highland and Franklin). We are so grateful to The Dupage Foundation, The Village of Downers Grove and all of the donors and volunteers who have supported us all throughout the year. We have raised almost $10,000 towards our $50,000 goal. We aim to give away 100 free counseling sessions from the proceeds of this event by Giving Tuesday this year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this important mission possible. Appearances by DJ AJ, Baked goods courtesy of The Great Sandeenie Bakery and Coffee Shop, Raffle by Give Butter and Luxe Give. If you need help or support, know that you are not alone, call the 988 crisis line or reach out to Light of Hope Wellness and Consultation at https://lnkd.in/ghsEC85f. We are here to help. Volunteers and sponsors interested in supporting our event or those in need of counseling please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Sign up for the 5K run/walk or donate to the cause here: https://lnkd.in/gMJvJfs4 Water, Gatorade, snacks, swag bags, T-shirts and medals will be available on-site for volunteers, participants, and finishers. Thank you all, and see you out there!
#HopeStartsHere5k #LightofHope #DupageFoundation #RunSignUp #MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatter #DownersGrove #JCLandscaping #SkinMedSpa Please come out and support our first ever HOPE STARTS HERE 5K for mental health awareness in Downers Grove, IL. The event starts on August 16th, 2025 at 8am. Lace up on a Saturday morning, to run or walk to support a good cause, mental health awareness, and suicide prevention. The starting line is at 4832 Highland Ave (By St. Joes School at the corner of Highland and Franklin). We are so grateful to The Dupage Foundation, The Village of Downers Grove and all of the donors and volunteers who have supported us all throughout the year. We have raised almost $10,000 towards our $50,000 goal. We aim to give away 100 free counseling sessions from the proceeds of this event by Giving Tuesday this year. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this important mission possible. Appearances by DJ AJ, Baked goods courtesy of The Great Sandeenie Bakery and Coffee Shop, Raffle by Give Butter and Luxe Give. If you need help or support, know that you are not alone, call the 988 crisis line or reach out to Light of Hope Wellness and Consultation at https://lnkd.in/ghsEC85f. We are here to help. Volunteers and sponsors interested in supporting our event or those in need of counseling please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Sign up for the 5K run/walk or donate to the cause here: https://lnkd.in/gMJvJfs4 Water, Gatorade, snacks, swag bags, T-shirts and medals will be available on-site for volunteers, participants, and finishers. Thank you all, and see you out there!
Races
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Light of Hope Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
T-Shirts can be found here: https://www.rushordertees.com/design-v2/?design=MTEwNjg4NDI=&utm_medium=share_link&utm_source=share_link&utm_campaign=share_link
Hope Starts Here 5K
