Local 5K Run To Benefit Mental Health

From RedMoxy Communications: The Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series for Mental Health announced its partnership with Mental Health America, the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.

As the national charity partner of the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series, Mental Health America promotes the Five Fifty Fifty 5K race and invites broader community engagement at both the national and local level. The partnership between Five Fifty Fifty and Mental Health America will advance the mission and cause of each organization to enable all communities to be better equipped and proactive in their overall health.

“We are thrilled to partner with Mental Health America during our endeavor to change mental health care in America one step at a time,” said Dr. Adel Korkor, founder of the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series. “Our mission is to make the world a better place for those suffering from mental illness, which coincides so perfectly with Mental Health America’s mission, too. This partnership will make our individual efforts that much stronger.”

The Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk journey will begin May 5, 2018 in Hawaii and will culminate with a large event in the Milwaukee area on June 23, 2018. Registration for each event is found here.

For more information on the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series, visit here. To learn about Mental Health America and its efforts nationwide, visit here.

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