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Sign Up: Rockland 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a 5K Run/Walk set will help support Rockland County residents and their families.
From MHA Rockland: Help break the stigma associated with mental illness. Bring the family and support Rockland residents served by the Mental Health Association of Rockland and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Rockland.
- Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018
- Time: 7:30 AM Registration, 9:00 AM Run, 9:05 AM Walk, 11:00 AM Awards
- Location: Rockland Lake State Park
- Parking: Free before 8 am; $12 after 8 am
- Entry Fees: $25 adults, $10 high school students, free for children under 12
- Register: www.raceroster.com/17129
- Contact Velvet Reda at (845) 267-2172 x257 or redav@mharockland.org
Rockland 5K Run/Walk Focuses on Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a 5K Run/Walk set for Saturday, May 19, will help support Rockland County residents and their families who are impacted by mental illness. The event will take place at Rockland Lake State Park. It is co-sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Rockland (MHA of Rockland) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Rockland).
Regardless of ethnicity, age, religion or economic status, mental illness impacts the lives of at least one in six U.S. adults (44.7 million in 2016) and about 49.5% of adolescents. Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illnesses receive treatment that can help them lead more fulfilling lives.
“It’s time to break the stigma of mental illness which prevents people from getting the help they deserve,” said Sandra Wolf, President of NAMI Rockland. “Mental Health Month gives all of us a valuable opportunity to celebrate the tremendous strides this nation has made in promoting mental health. It also helps increase the public's knowledge that effective services and support are available.”
“The race will enable us to share positive ways and personal stories to increase wellness,” said Stephanie Madison, President & CEO. “As we run/walk together we can raise awareness about mental health, celebrate recovery from mental illness and break the stigma. Our goal is to show there is help and hope for people living with mental illness.”
Proceeds will fund programs, provide education, create advocacy and support services for Rockland County residents. In addition to the run/walk,there will be events for children, food, raffles, music, giveaways and a wellness area that can be enjoyed by all!
- Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018
- Time: 7:30 AM Registration, 9:00 AM Run, 9:05 AM Walk, 11:00 AM Awards
- Location: Rockland Lake State Park
- Parking: Free before 8 am; $12 after 8 am
- Entry Fees: $25 adults, $10 high school students, free for children under 12
- Register: www.raceroster.com/17129
- Contact Velvet Reda at (845) 267-2172 x257 or redav@mharockland.org
Major sponsors of the event include Good Samaritan Hospital, SUEZ, Apple Bank, Cosmetic Dentistry Associates, Genoa Pharmacy and John M. Perry Post 1044, The American Legion.
The Mental Health Association of Rockland County helps people living with mental illness and/or addiction to embrace life and redefine themselves. MHA of Rockland also welcomes and supports families, friends, employers and colleagues who care about those struggling with these challenges. Since opening their doors in 1951, MHA of Rockland has touched the lives of more than 50,000 Rockland County residents.
NAMI Rockland is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one of the largest grassroots mental health, self-help and advocacy organizations in the country. NAMI members and volunteers consist of individuals with lived experience of mental illness, relatives, friends and advocates working together to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness.
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