CF Lime Ridge RUNNING FOR RACHAEL 2025

Name: CF Lime Ridge RUNNING FOR RACHAEL 2025
Start: 2025-09-28T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-28T08:00:00-04:00
Location: CF Lime Ridge

September 28 @ 8:00 am

$30.00

Join Us in Support of Suicide Prevention

Let’s walk or run together to support suicide prevention in Hamilton.

Running for Rachael is a 5K community Run/Walk hosted by the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton. This year’s event takes place on September 28, 2025 and helps raise awareness and support for local suicide prevention initiatives.

Why We Run

Running for Rachael supports programs that promote hope, help, and healing:

Hope – LivingWorks Start:
Online suicide prevention training that teaches how to recognize and respond to someone in crisis.

Help – Be Safe App:
Free mobile app with local mental health and suicide prevention resources. Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Healing – Support Groups:
For those grieving a loss due to suicide.

Event Details

Race Day – Walk or run on September 28 with your household or team (while following local health guidelines).

Free Registration – Donations of $20+ receive a tax receipt.

Build a team or register solo and be part of a community making a difference.

How You Can Get Involved in Running for Rachael

WALK/RUN AS AN INDIVIDUAL | ORGANIZE A TEAM | DONATE | SPONSOR | VOLUNTEER

Impact of Suicide in Canada

Suicide impacts people of all ages and backgrounds in Canada.

Every year, approximately 4,500 people in Canada die by suicide, which is equivalent
to 12 people dying by suicide every day.
For every person lost to suicide, many more experience thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts.
Every day, more than 200 people in Canada attempt suicide.
For every death by suicide, at least 7 to 10 survivors are significantly affected by the loss.

(source: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention/suicide-canada.html)

“Running for Rachael holds a special place in my heart. I understand the benefits of running for my mind and body. But there is something incredible about participating, with a hope-filled community, in an event supporting suicide prevention and making a difference.
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– Samantha M.