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Acton-Boxborough United Way hosts "Oktoberfest Em-Power 5K"
5K and Kids 1M Fun Run to support Healthy Teen Initiative for AB community
AB United Way "Oktoberfest Em-Power 5K"
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run or walk to support teen mental health! At this year's 2016 West Acton Oktoberfest, the Acton Boxborough United Way will be holding a new event called the "Oktoberfest Em-Power 5K," which will take place at 9:00 am on October 1st. The Em-Power 5K is intended to increase awareness of the mental health struggles Acton-Boxborough teens are facing. Did you know that ABUW's community needs assessment identified teen mental health and stress as one the most significant problems in our community? All proceeds raised by the Em-Power 5K will support ABUW's "Healthy Teen Initiative," which will fund programs designed to increase awareness of mental health issues in the teen population and provide resources to help our teens who are struggling with issues such as anxiety and depression. The entire community is encouraged to participate in this event. Register as soon as you can! The ABRHS Youth in Philanthropy club will be helping to support and publicize this new 5K!