The EVECE Foundation invites the community to participate in its annual Walk Run 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, in honor of mental health awareness and community wellness. The event will bring together individuals from all walks of life to raise awareness for mental health challenges and promote the importance of wellness within our community.Event Details:Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 Time: 7:00 AM Doors Open, 8:30 AM Race Start Location: Atlantic Station Registration: www.evece.org/walkforlifeThe 5K Walk aims to unite the community in a day of exercise, fellowship, and purpose. It will be a moment to remember, celebrate, and honor the lives of Chris and Erin—two bright souls whose legacies continue to inspire us. Their lives, along with countless others lost to depression, substance abuse, suicide, and gun violence, will be commemorated during this event.This 5K also serves as a platform to amplify awareness around the critical mental health issues affecting youth and adults nationwide. By walking or running, participants will support the many individuals and families struggling with mental health challenges and demonstrate the power of collective action to improve mental well-being.Dr. Christopher Edwards, father of Christopher and Erin Edwards and Chairman of The EVECE Foundation, shared his concern about the prevalence of suicides and the 300+ mass shootings in the country, including the most recent one at Apalachee High School in Muscogee County, Georgia. Dr. Edwards stated, “At some point, we all have to realize that all of this stews in and rises from abnormal mental health! However, there is hope, it is not too late, but we have to start doing something about this now.”“We believe that raising awareness for mental health is a step toward breaking down stigmas and creating a society that values emotional well-being,” said Edrea Edwards, Executive Director of EVECE Foundation. “Our vision is to foster a community that prioritizes mental health through education, health care access, community support, and positive societal attitudes.”All are encouraged to participate in this impactful event as individual walkers, team participants, or volunteers. This free community event will immediately follow the race. Join us for vendors, food trucks, engaging with a mental health specialist, live healthy cooking demonstrations, exploring Dr. Joanne Patterson’s Mental Wellness mobile truck, special guest appearances, holistic therapeutic services like sound baths, voter registration and much more. Your participation would greatly enhance the day’s spirit and support our mental health advocacy and community healing mission.For more information about the event, register, or volunteer, please visit www.evece.org/walkforlife. Together, we can walk for hope, healing, and the future of mental health.About EVECE FoundationThe EVECE Foundation is dedicated to mental health awareness, wellness, and advocacy. Through education, events, and community outreach, the foundation works tirelessly to reduce the stigma of mental illness and create supportive environments for all.For more details, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.evece.org.The post The EVECE Foundation hosts annual Walk Run 5K to raise awareness for mental health appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.