The Lloydminster Region Health Foundation (LRHF) won’t run out of good things to say about its newest fundraiser anytime soon.
Registration for the LRHF’s inaugural 5 km Sunrise Run, in partnership with Synergy Credit Union and Saskatoon’s 321 Go Running, is now open. The fun run departs from the Synergy Vault on May 10 with net proceeds supporting local mental health initiatives through Project Sunrise.
LRHF CEO, Stephanie Munro, invites walkers, runners and families to join the party and celebrate the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle, while supporting an important cause.
“One in three people in our community suffer from mental health issues. Project Sunrise helps fund so many amazing programs in our community to be proactive in the mental health realm while supporting those suffering with mental health,” said Munro at the Feb. 13 kickoff.
“Through the run, all net proceeds go back to the LRHF and Project Sunrise, helping with programs for those suffering with mental health problems.”
Synergy Credit Union’s $50,000 title sponsor for three years is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to sponsorship.
“Amongst that are our other amazing sponsors that have also stepped up. Overall, we’re hoping to reach the goal of $150K as a gross profit for the day,” said Munro.
“This run is about community, mental health, and showing how strong we are together.”
Newly-appointed Synergy Credit Union CEO, Trevor Beaton, explained mental health is something the financial institution takes very seriously.
“When I think about mental health, anything we can do to support it (is important),” said Beaton. “We see mental health as our biggest factor in our disability benefits plan. It’s a challenge I think we need to work to face.”
Like cancer, mental health is something that affects everyone.
“It does, and if it doesn’t today, it will tomorrow,” said Beaton. “It’s often hidden by a lot of individuals as well, so understanding the signs and making connections is very important.”
Registration is $59.50 for adults and $39.99 for youth five-15 years old before taxes. Registration fees include a tech t-shirt, a custom medal, and food and healthy snacks at the finish line. Early-bird pricing is available until March 14 at 11:59 p.m.
Race package pick-up will be at Holy Rosary High School from 5-8 p.m. on May 9 and 8:30-9:30 a.m. on May 10. The starter gun goes off at 10 a.m. on May 10. The race will start and finish at the Synergy Vault.
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