Strong Minds Run for Change returns to in-person format

NEWS RELEASE
STRONG MINDS
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Taking place on May 7 at Century 21: The Rink in the Machine Shop Plaza, Strong Minds Run for Change is returning to an in person format for its fifth year. This 5k run has been dedicated to raising awareness and raising funds for mental health issues and community programming geared towards aiding individuals who may be struggling with their health. 

Strong Minds are thrilled to once again be able to meet, run together and have the visibility of  the community. In the past two years the event was restricted to a virtual format with  participants running in their own neighborhoods. With the event returning to its waterfront route, runners will once again meet and unite for this annual event. Strong Minds Run for Change has been a fixture of Children’s Mental Health Week which runs from May 2 to May 8. Strong  Minds has once again teamed with Algoma Family Services to provide support for a litany of  events that will take place during the week dedicated to funding local youth programs.  

“We are so excited to be back in person running the event this year,” says Strong Minds CEO  Amanda Lambert “We received incredible results from our virtual events in past years but  bringing it back to the downtown area will be special for us. We already have great support from many local businesses who are aiding our mission of raising awareness for youth who have mental health struggles. Each year we have a ton of fun getting out and working our bodies and minds together.” 

Check in for the event opens at 9 a.m. with the run getting underway at 10 a.m. Tickets for this event can be purchased for $30 a person or $125 for groups of five. Participants can register ahead of time online. Registration will also be  available at the time of the event. If you are unable to attend the event, donations can also be  made through the Strong Minds website. Strong Minds is still offering a virtual option for those  who wish to run on their own time. 

Strong Minds hopes that our community comes together to show their support for this amazing cause. 

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