Hennessy Park (tentatively), Houston TX
Sunday, March 9th, 2025
🏃♂️ Poppy's Run/Walk For Life 5K/1K
To honor those who have died by suicide and those who are forever affected by suicide, the 3rd annual Poppy's Run For Life 5K Run/Walk will be held on March 09, 2025, tentatively at Hennessy Park, Houston, Texas.
💰 Proceeds and Donations
- All proceeds: Donated to suicide prevention and awareness programs.
- Beneficiaries: Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center.
- Status: Poppy's Run for Life is recognized as a 501(c) 3 charity by the IRS.
🌼 Founder’s Story
Caryn Honig is the founder and director of Poppy's Run For Life. Caryn's father and grandfather both died by suicide, forever changing her life as well as the lives of family, friends, and loved ones. They are not alone. Suicide is on the rise and is a leading cause of death in the US with 45,979 deaths in 2020. This is about one death every 11 minutes. The number of people who attempt or think about suicide is even higher. Suicide affects the health and well-being of surviving family, friends, co-workers, loved ones, and the community.
🤝 Join the Cause
Please join in supporting the efforts to increase prevention, education, and awareness so that those suffering with a mental illness will seek help.
🔗 More Information
For additional details and registration, please visit the official race page: Poppy's Run for Life.
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