Walk for Justice
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Past event
8:30 AM CDT
Spring, Texas
1 race
Event summary
Join us for a meaningful day at the inaugural Walk for Justice on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Spring, Harris. This compassionate 5K event aims to raise vital funds to support bereaved families grappling with the aftermath of violent loss. Hosted by FPI Justice for Victims Families, the walk will provide essential resources for therapy and support services, particularly for children who face emotional turmoil after losing a loved one to murder.
As we come together to honor those affected by unsolved homicides, your participation can make a real difference. Every step taken will contribute to providing grief resources, including free backpacks filled with carefully chosen materials for young mourners. Plus, virtual walkers are warmly invited to join in from anywhere! Don’t miss this opportunity to unite for a worthwhile cause, support grieving families, and help bring awareness to the impact of violence on our communities. Together, we can foster healing and hope.
As we come together to honor those affected by unsolved homicides, your participation can make a real difference. Every step taken will contribute to providing grief resources, including free backpacks filled with carefully chosen materials for young mourners. Plus, virtual walkers are warmly invited to join in from anywhere! Don’t miss this opportunity to unite for a worthwhile cause, support grieving families, and help bring awareness to the impact of violence on our communities. Together, we can foster healing and hope.
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Virtual walkers are invited to attend the livestream of the opening ceremony at (TBD). The link for the livestream will be available on the home page beginning one week before the event.
Entries closed8:30 AM CDT
Organiser's description
FPI Justice for Victims Families is not only a dedicated investigation team that is an advocate for justice, but helping families in times of grief is at the heart of our companys mission.
Please join us on (TBD), for the first-annual 5k Justice Walk to help raise money to cover bereavement expenses, support services, and therapy for grieving children and their families struggling with the devastating loss of a loved one after a murder. FPI Justice for Victims Families has learned while working with families of unsolved murders that these cases have a lasting impact on families, especially children. After a violent death, kids experience a wide range of emotions. They feel afraid because a world that once felt safe is suddenly dangerous. Theyre also worried about the other people they love, fearing that a bad thing might happen to them, while also worried about problems such as how bills are going to get paid. Every day without an arrest is a complete nightmare.
* 250,000 is the nations estimated unsolved homicides.
* 19,207 unsolved homicides in the state of Texas.
* 600,000 cases of missing loved ones are reported in the United States each year. 317,869 missing loved ones are under the age of 18.
* IN TEXAS ALONE, there were 46,581 missing persons reports in 2021 with 33,774 of those being children.
* Although 27 PERCENt of grieving victims families have received treatment or therapy from a mental health professional, few people know that health insurers are required to provide coverage for mental health. The simple fact is, grief support isnt one-size-fits-all. Cost is not a barrier to seeking treatment for that 27 percent.
Victims children will be provided with free backpacks at the walk equipped with carefully chosen grief resources because grief support isnt one-size-fits-all. A joyous surprise is also included. VIRTUAL WALKERS are also welcome. Please see the VIRTUAL WALKERS page for more information. Every donor will receive a donation receipt for their tax purposes, and all participants will receive updates on the impact of the walk.
FPI Justice for Victims Families is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 861596623
Please join us on (TBD), for the first-annual 5k Justice Walk to help raise money to cover bereavement expenses, support services, and therapy for grieving children and their families struggling with the devastating loss of a loved one after a murder. FPI Justice for Victims Families has learned while working with families of unsolved murders that these cases have a lasting impact on families, especially children. After a violent death, kids experience a wide range of emotions. They feel afraid because a world that once felt safe is suddenly dangerous. Theyre also worried about the other people they love, fearing that a bad thing might happen to them, while also worried about problems such as how bills are going to get paid. Every day without an arrest is a complete nightmare.
* 250,000 is the nations estimated unsolved homicides.
* 19,207 unsolved homicides in the state of Texas.
* 600,000 cases of missing loved ones are reported in the United States each year. 317,869 missing loved ones are under the age of 18.
* IN TEXAS ALONE, there were 46,581 missing persons reports in 2021 with 33,774 of those being children.
* Although 27 PERCENt of grieving victims families have received treatment or therapy from a mental health professional, few people know that health insurers are required to provide coverage for mental health. The simple fact is, grief support isnt one-size-fits-all. Cost is not a barrier to seeking treatment for that 27 percent.
Victims children will be provided with free backpacks at the walk equipped with carefully chosen grief resources because grief support isnt one-size-fits-all. A joyous surprise is also included. VIRTUAL WALKERS are also welcome. Please see the VIRTUAL WALKERS page for more information. Every donor will receive a donation receipt for their tax purposes, and all participants will receive updates on the impact of the walk.
FPI Justice for Victims Families is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 861596623
Location
7700 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, 77379, TX, United States
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