Rogers-Lakewood Park, Valparaiso IN
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
🏃♂️ Event Overview
StRides Against Suicide & Overdose 2025 is hosting a 5k Run/Walk and 10, 40, 60 and 100 mile bike rides to raise funds for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment for those in Northwest Indiana that are in need and cannot afford the treatment.
🎥 Strides Overview
📈 Mission Statement
- Awareness: We are addressing an important issue that affects many people.
- Funds: Our mission is to spread awareness and raise money.
- Statistics: The annual U.S. suicide rate increased 30% between 2000 and 2020.
- Impact: SUICIDE is the 2nd leading cause of death amongst 15–34 year olds in Indiana.
💔 Critical Issues
- Overdose Rates: In 2020, 100,306 people died by overdose in the US.
- Barriers to Care: One major barrier to mental health and substance abuse treatment is cost and/or lack of insurance.
- Our Solution: Profits from the StRides Against Suicide and Overdose 2023 will be used to provide scholarships for mental health and substance abuse treatment for clients who are uninsured or cannot afford treatment.
- Community Involvement: Your involvement is critical to our success in reducing the devastating numbers of Suicides and Overdoses.
💰 Funding Treatment
Every $525 raised pays for one individual to receive 7 sessions.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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