STAY; Your Story's Not Over 5K Walk/Run

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Location Baroda, Michigan

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring "STAY; Your Story's Not Over" 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the charming town of Baroda, Berrien County, Michigan. This uplifting event encourages community members to come together and raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Participants can register on-site before 8:30 AM, making it easy to join in on the fun, whether you choose to walk or run the 5K distance.

Taking place in downtown Baroda, this event not only promotes physical wellness but also aims to connect individuals with vital resources for emotional support. With suicide being a leading cause of death among young adults, your participation can help make a difference in the lives of those affected. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful cause while enjoying a day filled with community spirit and camaraderie!

Organiser's Description

ONCE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP ON SATURDAY PRIOR TO 8:30A TO PARTICIPATE FOR THE WALK OR RUN.



PARKING FOR THE 5K WILL BE HELD IN THE GRASS LOT BEHIND THE BARODA LEGION AT 9214 1ST STREET. THERE WILL BE SOMEONE THERE TO DIRECT YOU IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE. IT'S BEST TO ENTER THE VILLAGE VIA HILLS ROAD TO COME IN ON THE SOUTH END.



STAY; Your Storys Not Over is being held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 in downtown Baroda, MI. Please join us for the run/walk event as we work together to raise awareness. The BCSPC is striving to connect the community of Berrien County to the information and resources they need for emotional wellness, thereby helping prevent suicide.



Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 20-34 and overall, the 12th leading cause of death in the US. 54% of Americans have been affected by suicide in some way. In Michigan 64% of communities did not have enough mental health providers to serve residents in 2023, according to federal guidelines (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org). The Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition, an advisory committee of Riverwood Center, has noted there are around 20 suicides each year in Berrien County.







What is the Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition (BCSPC)?
In December 2012, twenty-two concerned citizens met over lunch to discuss the need for suicide prevention in Berrien County and what could be done.



Since that time, the involvement of many primary interest groups in the community such as Riverwood, Lakeland HealthCare, Berrien County Health Department, Berrien RESA, and others has been gained.

As of the summer of 2014, the group officially became an advisory committee of Berrien County Mental Health Authority (Riverwood) and can receive tax-deductible contributions.



Meetings are open to the public. They are normally held on the third Thursday of the month from noon to 1 pm, either at Lakeland Medical Center or Riverwood Center.

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9214 1st Street, Baroda, 49101, MI, United States

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