StRides Against Suicide & Overdose
- Date Sat 1st August 2026 - Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 12:00PM CDT
- Location Valparaiso, Indiana
- Price $107.00 - $316.00
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring StRides Against Suicide & Overdose event, taking place from Saturday, August 1st, 2026 to Sunday, November 8th, 2026, in Valparaiso, Porter. This uplifting occasion features a 5k Run/Walk and bike rides of various distances—10, 40, 60, and 100 miles—designed to raise vital funds for mental health and substance abuse treatment in Northwest Indiana.
This event is more than just a race; it’s a movement to address a critical issue affecting countless lives. With rising suicide rates and the alarming number of overdose deaths, your participation can help provide scholarships for those in need of mental health care but unable to afford it. Every dollar raised will directly contribute to funding treatment for individuals who are uninsured or facing financial hardship. Together, we can make a difference and provide hope for a brighter future. Sign up today and help us take strides against suicide and overdose!
This event is more than just a race; it’s a movement to address a critical issue affecting countless lives. With rising suicide rates and the alarming number of overdose deaths, your participation can help provide scholarships for those in need of mental health care but unable to afford it. Every dollar raised will directly contribute to funding treatment for individuals who are uninsured or facing financial hardship. Together, we can make a difference and provide hope for a brighter future. Sign up today and help us take strides against suicide and overdose!
Organiser's Description
StRides Against Suicide & Overdose 2025 is hosting a 5k Run/Walk and 10, 40, 60 and 100 mile bike rides to raise funds for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment for those in Northwest Indiana that are in need and cannot afford the treatment.
Strides Overview [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZkCxbnvJUGE]
We are addressing an important issue that affects many people. Our mission is to spread awareness and raise money. The annual U.S. suicide rate increased 30% between 2000 and 2020. SUICIDE is the 2nd leading cause of death amongst 1534 year olds in Indiana. In 2020, 100,306 people died by overdose in the US. One major barrier to mental health and substance abuse treatment is cost/and or lack of insurance. Our solution is to fund that treatment. Profits from the StRides Against Suicide and Overdose 2023 will be used to provide scholarships for mental health and substance abuse treatment for clients who are uninsured or cannot afford treatment. Your involvement is critical to our success in reducing the devastating numbers of Suicides and Overdoses. Thank you again for your help.
Every $525 raised pas for one individual to receive 7 sessions.
Volunteer Here! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/Valparaiso/StRidesAgainstSuicideOverdose2022]
Strides Overview [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZkCxbnvJUGE]
We are addressing an important issue that affects many people. Our mission is to spread awareness and raise money. The annual U.S. suicide rate increased 30% between 2000 and 2020. SUICIDE is the 2nd leading cause of death amongst 1534 year olds in Indiana. In 2020, 100,306 people died by overdose in the US. One major barrier to mental health and substance abuse treatment is cost/and or lack of insurance. Our solution is to fund that treatment. Profits from the StRides Against Suicide and Overdose 2023 will be used to provide scholarships for mental health and substance abuse treatment for clients who are uninsured or cannot afford treatment. Your involvement is critical to our success in reducing the devastating numbers of Suicides and Overdoses. Thank you again for your help.
Every $525 raised pas for one individual to receive 7 sessions.
Volunteer Here! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/Valparaiso/StRidesAgainstSuicideOverdose2022]
Races
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Silent Auction Gala [General Admission]
Incl. $9.10 Fee
Sun 8th November 2026 (2:00PM CST)
$144.10
November 8, 2026 Don Quijote Valparaiso, IN Join StRides Against Suicide & Overdose for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, food, prizes, and an opportunity to support mental health and addiction recovery in our community! Guests are encouraged to dress in dressy formal attire and enjoy an elegant night out while supporting an important cause. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to bid on an amazing selection of silent auction items, including an Airbnb stay, Michigan cruise boat tickets, attraction tickets, raffle baskets, and so much more! Most importantly, your participation helps StRides provide treatment scholarships to individuals struggling with mental health or substance use who cannot afford the care they need. Come dressed to impress, enjoy a night of fun, bid on something you love, and help us make treatment more accessible for those who need it most. We cant wait to celebrate with you! purple heart -
Silent Auction Gala [VIP Admission]
Incl. $16.00 Fee
Sun 8th November 2026 (12:00PM CST)
$316.00
November 8, 2026 Don Quijote Valparaiso, IN Join StRides Against Suicide & Overdose for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, food, prizes, and an opportunity to support mental health and addiction recovery in our community! Guests are encouraged to dress in dressy formal attire and enjoy an elegant night out while supporting an important cause. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to bid on an amazing selection of silent auction items, including an Airbnb stay, Michigan cruise boat tickets, attraction tickets, raffle baskets, and so much more! Most importantly, your participation helps StRides provide treatment scholarships to individuals struggling with mental health or substance use who cannot afford the care they need. Come dressed to impress, enjoy a night of fun, bid on something you love, and help us make treatment more accessible for those who need it most. We cant wait to celebrate with you! purple heart -
$15,000 Travel Package Raffle
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Tue 22nd September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
$107.00
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Rogers-Lakewood Park, 5501 N. Campbell St., Valparaiso, 46385, IN, United States
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