Stride Color 5K
- When: Saturday, November 11, 2023, 9:00 am
- Location: Trinity UMC, 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653
- Cost: $20
“STRIDE” Color Run 5K. This event will be hosted on November 11th at Trinity United Methodist Church (4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32653). There will be a short introduction and informational speech at 9:00 AM, with the race starting at 9:30 AM. There will be a raffle, social media contest winner announcement, a picture wall, and plenty of food and drinks for all who attend. As we go into our sixth year of the annual color run, we would love for you to join us in raising awareness about mental wellness and suicide prevention as we stride in memory of Ryan Howell.
In 2021, approximately 48,183 individuals lost their lives to suicide. The majority of victims to suicide had not shown any signs of mental health struggles leading up to their death. Now more than ever, it is critical to address the lack of mental wellness practices within society and its consequent effect on suicide rates. The Buchholz High School chapter project, STRIDE, is emphasizing this issue. STRIDE’s mission is to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in effort of suicide prevention.
Our mission began when a beloved sibling of one of our Buchholz students, Ryan Layne Howell, lost his life to suicide. The Color Run was founded in memory of Ryan, and STRIDE is proud to continue our support through the Ryan Howell Memorial Scholarship: a scholarship that helps support local mental health organizations.
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