Discovery Counseling Center to Benefit from Devil Mountain Run

The East Bay's oldest foot race returns to the streets of Danville on Sunday, May 1 at 8:00 a.m. The annual run, powered by Danville-based Herrmann & Cooke Wealth Management, includes a 5K and 10K, a free Kids Fun Run and family friendly expo.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley. Discovery Counseling Center is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for individuals and families in the greater San Ramon Valley. This is the fourth year that proceeds from the race have benefitted the organization.

“May is National Mental Health Month and the Devil Mountain Run is an important way that Discovery Counseling Center helps raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health challenges (at least one in five Americans is struggling with a mental health condition) and the importance of early intervention. You wouldn’t wait 10 years to get help if you were experiencing symptoms of cancer or diabetes, but that is the average time people wait to get treatment for mental health conditions," explains Discovery Counseling Center Executive Director Kathy Chiverton.

"The support from this great community event serves as a reminder of the strong link between our mental and physical health. We are most grateful for the continued generous support from the Devil Mountain Run, which will assist Discovery Counseling Center in our mission to continue to provide resources to help our community stay healthy. ”

This year marks the 38th anniversary of the well-loved race that got its start in 1978. After a one-year hiatus in 2012, Chris McCrary, founder of Katalyst Events and Danville resident brought back the race. “Bringing back the Devil Mountain Run and keeping the fundraising dollars local to benefit our community was an important decision,” he says. “In the four years that we have partnered with Discovery Counseling Center, we’ve seen first-hand just how meaningful and impactful their work truly is. Day after day, the staff at Discovery is helping children, adults, seniors and families get through some of life’s most difficult challenges. The work they do is incredibly important and I am proud to put on an event that provides them with a platform to raise awareness and funds”.

Registration is $25 for the 5K and-$42 for the 10K race. The Kids Fun Run is free. Registration is available online at www.devilmtnrun.com.