Stop the Stigma

About Our 5K Event

In the US, suicide is responsible for about one death every 11 minutes. We hope you’ll join us as we raise awareness about suicide, bring hope and support to those who have been affected by it and remind those who may be struggling that they are not alone.

Sponsored by the Margaret Mary Health Foundation, this non-competitive event is designed for walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. All proceeds benefit the Health Foundation's Addiction Services & Behavioral Health Fund.

Honor Beads

Losing someone to suicide or struggling with a mental illness can feel like no one understands what you're going through. It's our hope the Stop the Stigma 5K allows those in our community to acknowledge the ways suicide and mental illness have affected both our lives and our loved ones.

During the event, we ask all participants to wear honor beads - each color representing our personal connection to the cause and helping us to identify others who understand our experience. When you register below, please be sure to select your appropriate color.

• Purple: Loss of a relative or friend
• Red: Loss of a spouse or partner
• Orange: Loss of a sibling
• White: Loss of a child
• Green: Survivor
• Blue: I support the cause