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CF Lime Ridge RUNNING FOR RACHAEL
September 24, 2023 @ 8:00 am
$30.00
Running for Rachael
10+ Years of Building Hope!
5K Walk/Run | Sunday, September 24, 2023 – 8:00 am | CF Lime Ridge, Hamilton
Thanks to you, we have made tremendous progress in advancing the work of suicide prevention in Hamilton, but there is more to do!
Running for Rachael plays a vital role in supporting the city-wide work of suicide prevention in Hamilton by bringing the community together to promote hope (prevention), help (intervention), and healing (postvention) through crisis support information, training, education, and support groups.
With the help of people, just like you, we raised $ 35,563.98 in 2022! Thank you!
Our Goal for 2023 is $50,000
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.
SUICIDE PREVENTION IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY – Be Part of the Team!
Running for Rachael is brought to you by the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton
Registered Charity #83552155ORR0001