Bacon Street Youth and Family Services Mental Health Matters Awareness Walk Presented by Riverside Health
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Gloucester, Virginia
$27.50 · 1 race
1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for the inaugural Mental Health Matters Awareness Walk on Saturday, May 10, 2025! Taking place at the Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester, this uplifting event is dedicated to promoting mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Participants of all ages and fitness levels can join in the fun with a 1-mile walk that encourages community spirit and support for mental health initiatives.
Registration is just $20 for those aged 11 and over, and it's free for children ages 10 and under, making it an accessible event for families. Early registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, so be sure to sign up before April 1! Attendees can enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages to keep their energy up while they walk for a worthy cause. By joining us, you will help raise crucial funds for Bacon Street Youth and Family Services, supporting vital mental health and substance use programs. Together, let's take a step towards a healthier, more inclusive community and shine a light on mental health!
Registration is just $20 for those aged 11 and over, and it's free for children ages 10 and under, making it an accessible event for families. Early registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, so be sure to sign up before April 1! Attendees can enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages to keep their energy up while they walk for a worthy cause. By joining us, you will help raise crucial funds for Bacon Street Youth and Family Services, supporting vital mental health and substance use programs. Together, let's take a step towards a healthier, more inclusive community and shine a light on mental health!
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1 Mile Awareness Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
Join us for the first annual Mental Health Matters Awareness Walk, a community peer to peer fundraising event dedicated to promoting mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. This engaging and uplifting walk will take place on May 10, 2025 at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, bringing together individuals, families, and organizations committed to supporting mental health initiatives.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
WALK DISTANCE: 1 mile walk suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
REGISTRATION: We prefer that participants register online in advance of the Walk. Participants who register one month prior to the event will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Price to register is $20 for ages 11 and over ($25 after April 1) and FREE for children ages 10 and under.
REFRESHMENTS: Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided to keep you energized throughout the event.
By participating in the Mental Health Matters Awareness Walk, you will help raise vital funds to support Bacon Street Youth and Family Services provide much needed mental health and substance use programs and services. Together, we can make a difference and foster a community that prioritizes mental health.
Get Involved: Whether you walk, volunteer, or donate, your involvement helps raise awareness and support those affected by mental health and substance use challenges. Sign up today and take a step towards a healthier, more inclusive community!
DATE & TIME: May 10, 2025 9:00am
LOCATION: Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
CONTACT INFORMATION: Tiffany Phillips [email protected]
Lets walk together to shine a light on mental health!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
WALK DISTANCE: 1 mile walk suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
REGISTRATION: We prefer that participants register online in advance of the Walk. Participants who register one month prior to the event will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Price to register is $20 for ages 11 and over ($25 after April 1) and FREE for children ages 10 and under.
REFRESHMENTS: Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided to keep you energized throughout the event.
By participating in the Mental Health Matters Awareness Walk, you will help raise vital funds to support Bacon Street Youth and Family Services provide much needed mental health and substance use programs and services. Together, we can make a difference and foster a community that prioritizes mental health.
Get Involved: Whether you walk, volunteer, or donate, your involvement helps raise awareness and support those affected by mental health and substance use challenges. Sign up today and take a step towards a healthier, more inclusive community!
DATE & TIME: May 10, 2025 9:00am
LOCATION: Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
CONTACT INFORMATION: Tiffany Phillips [email protected]
Lets walk together to shine a light on mental health!
Location
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, 7547 Medical Drive, Gloucester, 23061, VA, United States
Bacon Street Youth and Family Services Mental Health Matters Awareness Walk Presented by Riverside Health
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