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.

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