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United2Prevent is proud to present the 3rd Annual Run to Prevent, a 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, as part of National Suicide Prevention Month. This event aims to raise awareness about the suicide epidemic. Suicide remains a leading cause of death in the United States, according to the latest data available, over 49,000 lives were lost to suicide in 2022. That is 1 death every 11 minutes.
Run to Prevent will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Unity Park Amphitheater in beautiful Downtown Valdosta. Registration starts at 7 a.m., with the 5K beginning at 8 a.m. and the 1-Mile Fun Run following at 9 a.m. Awards will be presented immediately after the fun run. This event is family-friendly, and the community is encouraged to come out and enjoy music by Lover’s Lane and 2 River Station, food trucks, and therapy dogs!
Registration is available before or on the day of the event. Registration is $25 and includes a free t-shirt for those who sign up before September 1. After September 1 registration is $30, and t-shirts will be available the day of the run while supplies last.
For more information or to register, visit www.united2preventsuicide.org
About United2Prevent
United2Prevent is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of suicide and providing resources to prevent it. Through education and community engagement, United2Prevent seeks to create a more empathetic and supportive environment for individuals facing mental health struggles.