Margaret Mary Health to Host "Stop the Stigma" 5K

In 2020 alone, more than 46,000 lives were lost due to suicide.

(Batesville, Ind.) – Run or walk to “Stop the Stigma” this September.

Margaret Mary Health will host a Suicide Prevention and Awareness 5K on Saturday, September 23. The race is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. at Liberty Park in Batesville.

In 2020 alone, more than 46,000 lives were lost due to suicide.

The non-competitive event is designed for walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. All proceeds benefit the Health Foundation’s Addiction Services & Behavioral Health Fund.

During the event, participants are asked to wear honor beads with each color representing personal connection to the cause.

  • Purple: Loss of a relative or friend
  • Red: Loss of a spouse or partner
  • Orange: Loss of a sibling
  • White: Loss of a child
  • Green: Survivor
  • Blue: I Support the cause

For more information and to register online, visit https://www.mmhealth.org/stop-the-stigma-5k/?fbclid=IwAR3FzzSAGopOg_d199rrfUhzMWHt5szSLn-x60cWH3_Nbn4HVhYlULJtznU.

More from Local News

Events

Bascom: New Laws Take Effect July 1

State Rep. Bascom authored or co-authored four bills that have become law.

Indiana Cigarette Tax Increases to $2 Per Pack

The new public health policy went into effect July 1.

Versailles Native Wins Lions Pride 5K

The next Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit event is July 12 in St. Leon.

IHSBCA Announces 2025 Academic All-State Team

Players from Batesville, East Central and Madison earned the honor.

Jac-Cen-Del Softball Team Had 4th Best GPA in the State

The Softball Coaches Association of Indiana has released their Team Academic All-State honorees.

On Air

Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney You Had to Be There 20:40
Suzy Bogguss Outbound Plane 20:37
Little Texas Some Guys Have All the Love 20:33
Parker McCollum Pretty Heart 20:29