SOLD OUT: Poppy's Run/Walk For Life 5K/1K
- Date Sun 9th March 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Houston, Texas
- Price $28.70 - $50.06
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring 3rd annual Poppy's Run/Walk For Life on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Hennessy Park in Houston, Texas! This uplifting event features both a 5K run and a 1K walk, designed to honor the memories of those lost to suicide and support those impacted by this heart-wrenching issue. With every step taken, participants contribute to vital suicide prevention and awareness programs at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center, as all proceeds from this meaningful event will be donated to these essential services.
Poppy's Run For Life, a recognized 501(c)3 charity, aims to raise awareness and foster community support for mental health issues that affect countless individuals and families. In a time when suicide rates are alarmingly high, this event provides an opportunity to come together, share stories, and promote healing. Don't miss your chance to make a difference in the lives of others while participating in a powerful and compassionate community event!
Poppy's Run For Life, a recognized 501(c)3 charity, aims to raise awareness and foster community support for mental health issues that affect countless individuals and families. In a time when suicide rates are alarmingly high, this event provides an opportunity to come together, share stories, and promote healing. Don't miss your chance to make a difference in the lives of others while participating in a powerful and compassionate community event!
Organiser's Description
To honor those who have died by suicide and those who are forever affected by suicide, the 3rd annual Poppy's Run For Life 5K Run/Walk will be held on March 09, 2025, tentatively at Hennessy Park, Houston, Texas.
All proceeds from the row will be donated to the suicide prevention and awareness programs and services at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center.
Poppys Run for Life is recognized as a 501(c) 3 charity by the IRS.
Caryn Honig is the founder and director of Poppy's Run For Life. Caryn's father and grandfather both died by suicide, forever changing her life as well as the lives of family, friends and loved ones. They are not alone. Suicide is on the rise and is a leading cause of death in the US with 45,979 deaths in 2020. This is about one death every 11 minutes. The number of people who attempt or think about suicide is even higher. Suicide affects the health and well-being of surviving family, friends, co-workers, loved ones and the community.
Please join in supporting the efforts to increase prevention, education and awareness so that those suffering with a mental illness will seek help.
All proceeds from the row will be donated to the suicide prevention and awareness programs and services at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center.
Poppys Run for Life is recognized as a 501(c) 3 charity by the IRS.
Caryn Honig is the founder and director of Poppy's Run For Life. Caryn's father and grandfather both died by suicide, forever changing her life as well as the lives of family, friends and loved ones. They are not alone. Suicide is on the rise and is a leading cause of death in the US with 45,979 deaths in 2020. This is about one death every 11 minutes. The number of people who attempt or think about suicide is even higher. Suicide affects the health and well-being of surviving family, friends, co-workers, loved ones and the community.
Please join in supporting the efforts to increase prevention, education and awareness so that those suffering with a mental illness will seek help.
Races
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SOLD OUT: Poppy's Run for Life 5K
Incl. $5.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$50.06
Poppy's Run for Life will be held on Sunday, March 09, 2025 at Hennessy Park, 1900 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020 All proceeds from the run will be donated to the suicide prevention and awareness programs and services at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center. Poppys Run for Life is recognized as a 501(c) 3 charity by the IRS. Please join us in supporting efforts to increase suicide prevention, education and awareness so that those suffering with a mental illness will seek help. -
SOLD OUT: Celebration of Life 1K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th March 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$28.70
The non-competitive, untimed Celebration of Life 1K will be held on Sunday, March 09, 2025 at Hennessy Park, 1900 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020. It will start at 8:05 a.m., immediately after Poppy's Run For Life 5K. All proceeds from the Celebration of Life will be donated to the suicide prevention and awareness programs and services at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center. Poppys Run for Life is recognized as a 501(c) 3 charity by the IRS. Please join us in supporting efforts to increase suicide prevention, education and awareness so that those suffering with a mental illness will seek help. -
Virtual Poppy's Run for Life 5K
Incl. $4.38 Fee
$39.38
Please send in your race results to [email protected] Virtual runners are not eligible for awards. -
SOLD OUT: Poppy's "Abled" 5K
Incl. $4.72 Fee
Sun 9th March 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$44.72
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