The World Needs You Here Walk
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Salem, Massachusetts
Free–$50.00 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting 3rd Annual "The World Needs You Here" Walk on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the picturesque Salem Common in Salem, Essex. Kicking off at 10:00 AM, this event features a 3-mile walk designed to honor those we've lost while spreading a message of hope and inclusion for everyone in the community struggling with mental health challenges. Registration begins at 8:45 AM, followed by inspiring speakers at 9:30 AM to set the tone for a meaningful day.
In addition to the main walk, participants can take part in a complimentary half-mile walk/roll that promotes inclusivity for all abilities. The festivities will include entertainment, food, games for kids, and a variety of community vendors, ensuring a fun-filled day for families and friends. With a registration fee of $25 for youth 15 and under and various pricing options leading up to the event, this is a fantastic opportunity to support mental health awareness while enjoying a beautiful summer day in Salem. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, celebrate, and show that the world truly needs you here!
In addition to the main walk, participants can take part in a complimentary half-mile walk/roll that promotes inclusivity for all abilities. The festivities will include entertainment, food, games for kids, and a variety of community vendors, ensuring a fun-filled day for families and friends. With a registration fee of $25 for youth 15 and under and various pricing options leading up to the event, this is a fantastic opportunity to support mental health awareness while enjoying a beautiful summer day in Salem. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, celebrate, and show that the world truly needs you here!
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The World Needs You Here Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$50.00
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befree Path to Inclusion
A half mile accessible walk/roll to promote inclusion for all abilities.
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
DATE: Sunday, July 28, 2024
WALK START TIME:
8:45am - Registration open
9:30am - Speakers begin
10:00am - Walk/Roll kickoff
Please join us for our 3rd Annual "The World Needs You Here" 3 Mile Walk to be held on the Salem Common in Salem, MA sponsored by Mental Makeover! Not only do we want to honor and grieve for the people we've lost, we also want our community to know that even if they are struggling with their mental health or are feeling down, we care about them and want them to know that the world needs them here. This year we've also added a free, all inclusive 1/2 mile walk/roll within the Salem Common sponsored by befree in partnership with the Jauron Family Foundation to promote inclusion for all abilities.
THE WORLD NEEDS YOU HERE WALK FEE'S:
$25 through 3/31
$30 through 5/31
$35 through 7/23
$40 Walk Week
$50 on Walk Day ***Youth 15 & Under $25, Event Day $25
BEFREE PATH TO INCLUSION WALK: This free 1/2 mile walk sponsored by the JAURON FAMILY FOUNDATION https://www.jauronfamilyfoundation.org will take place around the inside of the perimeter of the Salem Common in conjunction with the 3-mile walk, both starting at 10am. This walk/roll aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of physical or developmental ability, feels included and supported in our event. _There is an option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt during registration._
SWAG: Super soft, commemorative unisex t-shirts, guaranteed to the first 250 participants.
PACKET PICKUP/EVENT DAY REG: Opens on race day at 8:45AM at the Salem Common.
WALK FESTIVITIES: Entertainment will be provided pre & post event. A slew of community sponsors and vendors will be setup on site, kids games and an assortment of food/drink will be provided for participants.
PARKING: There is ample parking around the Common, just be mindful of permit only parking areas.
PARKING LOTS:
Museum Place Garage (1 Church St)
Bridge Street Lot (1 New Liberty St)
South Harbor Garage (245 Derby St)
DONATIONS: Can't make the event, but would like to make a donation? Follow this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA/Salem/TheWorldNeedsYouHereWalk
BENEFICIARIES: 100% of the net proceeds will be allocated to Mental Makeover and scholarships created on behalf of Sarah Sas G. Starion and Marc Lemieux
MORE ABOUT MENTAL MAKEOVER:_ Mental health focused 501(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to early mental health education, awareness and wellness.
Learn more at: http://mentalmakeovertoday.org/ http://mentalmakeovertoday.com
@Mental_Makeover
Email: [email protected]_
LEARN MORE ABOUT SARAH "SAS" G. STARION:_ CLICK HERE https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/in-loving-memory-of-sas/article_bb428c26-2b21-5709-8ee7-89ee90c2fd1f.html_
WEATHER: This event will take place rain or shine.
SPONSOR INQUIRIES: Please email [email protected]
EVENT CONTACT: Brandon Mustafaraj | 978-594-7050 | [email protected]
WALK START TIME:
8:45am - Registration open
9:30am - Speakers begin
10:00am - Walk/Roll kickoff
Please join us for our 3rd Annual "The World Needs You Here" 3 Mile Walk to be held on the Salem Common in Salem, MA sponsored by Mental Makeover! Not only do we want to honor and grieve for the people we've lost, we also want our community to know that even if they are struggling with their mental health or are feeling down, we care about them and want them to know that the world needs them here. This year we've also added a free, all inclusive 1/2 mile walk/roll within the Salem Common sponsored by befree in partnership with the Jauron Family Foundation to promote inclusion for all abilities.
THE WORLD NEEDS YOU HERE WALK FEE'S:
$25 through 3/31
$30 through 5/31
$35 through 7/23
$40 Walk Week
$50 on Walk Day ***Youth 15 & Under $25, Event Day $25
BEFREE PATH TO INCLUSION WALK: This free 1/2 mile walk sponsored by the JAURON FAMILY FOUNDATION https://www.jauronfamilyfoundation.org will take place around the inside of the perimeter of the Salem Common in conjunction with the 3-mile walk, both starting at 10am. This walk/roll aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of physical or developmental ability, feels included and supported in our event. _There is an option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt during registration._
SWAG: Super soft, commemorative unisex t-shirts, guaranteed to the first 250 participants.
PACKET PICKUP/EVENT DAY REG: Opens on race day at 8:45AM at the Salem Common.
WALK FESTIVITIES: Entertainment will be provided pre & post event. A slew of community sponsors and vendors will be setup on site, kids games and an assortment of food/drink will be provided for participants.
PARKING: There is ample parking around the Common, just be mindful of permit only parking areas.
PARKING LOTS:
Museum Place Garage (1 Church St)
Bridge Street Lot (1 New Liberty St)
South Harbor Garage (245 Derby St)
DONATIONS: Can't make the event, but would like to make a donation? Follow this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MA/Salem/TheWorldNeedsYouHereWalk
BENEFICIARIES: 100% of the net proceeds will be allocated to Mental Makeover and scholarships created on behalf of Sarah Sas G. Starion and Marc Lemieux
MORE ABOUT MENTAL MAKEOVER:_ Mental health focused 501(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to early mental health education, awareness and wellness.
Learn more at: http://mentalmakeovertoday.org/ http://mentalmakeovertoday.com
@Mental_Makeover
Email: [email protected]_
LEARN MORE ABOUT SARAH "SAS" G. STARION:_ CLICK HERE https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/in-loving-memory-of-sas/article_bb428c26-2b21-5709-8ee7-89ee90c2fd1f.html_
WEATHER: This event will take place rain or shine.
SPONSOR INQUIRIES: Please email [email protected]
EVENT CONTACT: Brandon Mustafaraj | 978-594-7050 | [email protected]
Location
Salem Common, 82 Washington Square, Salem, 01970, MA, United States
The World Needs You Here Walk
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