This is our question and invitation for you. Each spring, we ask you to put your body, heart, and mind in motion for the Run For It 5k. Over the past 8 years, thousands have responded and participated by moving for things like their well-being, their recovery, their healing, or even in memory of a loved one. Whatever your reason, no matter if this is your first race or your 8th, we believe every step in this journey counts just the same—because forward is forward no matter the pace.
This year on Saturday, May 16, 2020, we’re inviting you to join us once again for the Run For It 5k virtual event to help raise funds in support of TWLOHA’s mission. In light of recent events related to the COVID-19 virus, we have made the decision to transition the local in-person Run For It 5k in Satellite Beach to a fully Virtual Race.
“TWLOHA has helped me through some of the worst times in my life, so I’m honored to help—in some small way—to further the cause.” –Hannah Bryant
“Each year that we continue this tradition, I’m given the opportunity to remind my sister of how much she’s loved and how important her story truly is.” –Ashley Kempher
“Our team is running to raise a flag of hope in our community. To start conversations. To embrace those who are struggling and show them that they matter. We’re running to honor those who have left us, and to remind ourselves and others that every breath is life-giving and life is worth living.” –Emily Schofield
“This year I’m running for hope. I'm running for every person who can't. I'm running because I have air in my lungs and shoes on my feet. I'm running for those who need to know: your story is not over. Hope is real. Help is real. You deserve both.” –Nicole Battista
“Depression has been my long-time companion. While I know it will always be a part of my journey, I also know that I need to always be vigilant to do those things that keep me mentally healthy. I control it. It does not control me nor define me. There is hope.” –Suzanne Reib-Smith
“For hope. For love. For better days ahead.” –Christina Hamdan
“My beautiful niece Abbey took her life in 2011. I'm giving so that one day other beautiful people choose to stay on this planet because it does get better. ” –Julie Peters
“If this can spare one person from despair and suicide, it's all worth it! Cam will always live forever in our hearts. ❤️” –Judith Walker
Questions about the virtual or local event? Please contact RunForIt5k@twloha.com or see our FAQ. Want to help support TWLOHA? Please contact donate@twloha.com for more information!
