5 Wanamaker Municipal Complex, Island Heights NJ
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
🏃♂️ Event Details
- Date: November 23, 2024
- Location: 5 Wanamaker Municipal Complex, Island Heights, NJ 08732
- Registration Deadline: November 1st to ensure T-shirt size selection
- More Information: Visit the race page
🕊️ Purpose of Survivor Day
- Designated by: U.S. Congress
- Focus: Healing and support for those affected by suicide
- Timing: Established the Saturday before Thanksgiving due to the challenging nature of the holidays for suicide loss survivors
- Community Impact: Encourages unity and coping through collective action
🌟 Honoring Loved Ones
- Christian Schenk: Remembered in memory as part of the run
- Anthony “Butchie” Kurnel III: Honored for his dedication as a family man and community member
- Background: Butchie served for 23 years in the Berkeley Township Police department
- Legacy: Remembered for the light he brought to his family and community
💔 Importance of Community Support
- Lasting Effects: Reflects on the effects of loss and grief on families
- Community Unity: Vital in providing mutual support
- Memorial Significance: Reminds us of the need to honor those we've lost
- Call to Action: Join us in running or walking to support and remember
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