Randi Silverman, of Dobbs Ferry, to Co-Chair MHA on the move 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Kids’ Race

As a young lawyer, Dobbs Ferry resident, Randi Silverman, would not have predicted the twists and turns her life would take. A survivor of breast cancer and now a mental health activist and filmmaker, Randi is a co-chair of The Mental Health Association’s on the move 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Kids’ Race. The reason is personal. As Randi puts it: “Throughout my battle with cancer, I spent a great deal of time pondering why I received casseroles and flowers almost daily during my illness, but when my son was so disabled by depression and anxiety that he couldn't leave the house I didn't hear from anyone! I believe that it all comes down to stigma. People are uncomfortable with things they don't understand and the only way to ease that discomfort is to educate and talk about the situation openly and honestly.” The 5K offers a very public way to raise awareness and come together for the cause.

Whether you run or walk or volunteer, your participation helps make mental health services more accessible to community members who need it most.

MHA on the move is an inspiring, fun, family-friendly community-wide event. Eight-time Emmy winner, WCBS’s Lou Young will kick off the event along with Randi and her fellow co-chairs, Amy Collins, of Somers and Ann Mandel Laitman, of Bedford.

Children get their own fun warm-up and 1-Mile Kids’ Race (ages 4-12) plus ribbons for each runner and medals for the top three girls and boys. Everyone gets healthy food and a fun morning in the park. All participants receive a free t-shirt. The race will be timed by the Taconic Road Runners with medals awarded in each age category as well as overall top male/female. Parking is free.  For more information and to register, visit www.mhawestchester.org

MHA is a community-based mental health agency that has been helping Westchester County residents for 68 years through direct services, professional and community education and advocacy. MHA supports 18,000 individuals annually through a comprehensive array of mental health services striving to help each individual to achieve their personal goals and to lead independent and healthy lives.