Whatever your adventure, run wild with it, and run wild for good.
Mental Health
The Why
We've had it on our hearts to contribute to mental health and suicide prevention for a number of years. Like many of you, we've unfortunately been impacted by this topic on a personal level. Because this hits so close to home, our team felt this was the perfect way to start RunWild4Good. There is no lack of heart and personal interest in making this project a success. Despite a dark past in some ways for many of us, we believe action is the best way forward and the potential for impacting the future of this issue is worth the fight now, and we're honored to join it.
Thumbs Up High 5k
Background
We've partnered with an amazing non-profit supporting a community we know well; Thumbs Up High 5k, out of Elk River, MN. Thumbs Up High 5k supports suicide prevention and mental health with a focus on the Elk River, MN community. All net-proceeds from this project will benefit Thumbs Up High 5k.
Mission
“We value LIFE and we ASPIRE to help others in our COMMUNITY by talking about MENTAL HEALTH.”
Annual 5k/10k
This project overlaps with Thumbs Up High 5k's primary fund raising initiative, their 5k and 10k runs in Elk River on September 14th. We're honored to be a part of there work and committed to making this one of their best year's yet. If you are running in the September 14th events, sign-up with RunWIld4Good and take your impact to a new level by raising some money for you hard work and the benefit of Thumbs Up High 5k!
Check out their GiveMN.org page for more information: GiveMN.org - Thumbs Up High 5k
RunWild4Good
Background
RunWild4Good is a group borne out of the desire to turn their adventures (and the time/money spent on them) into something greater than the adventure itself. We aim to make the world a better place by raising awareness for great causes, inspiring action through the sacrifices and dedication of amazing people, and ultimately impact the communities around us.
How it Works
RunWild4Good finds inspiring non-profits and provides a platform to raise awareness around the issue and for people (e.g. runners) to raise money and direct the donations to the selected non-profit. It's like the adult version of your kid's walk-a-thon! It doesn't matter what event you're doing, you can raise money for the cause; you choose your own adventure.
Join the Team for this Project
Anyone can help raise money for an event. Presumably, you're doing something allowing you to say "Hey, I'm running/walking/biking however many miles for the benefit of mental health, you should support the cause through my adventure."
To join, simply click "JOIN TEAM" on this page and follow the instructions to set up your personal page. This takes less than 5 minutes and will allow your supporters to donate to Thumbs Up High 5k in your name.
Donate!!!
You can donate in support of a specific team member or to the general fund - both go to the same place, Thumbs Up High 5k. Either way, you do this by clicking "DONATE" and select where you want the money to go. All donations are tax deductible.
Spread the Word and Follow
We think your amazing so we're sure we'll like all of your friends. Follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and please spread the word @RunWild4Good as your help here is the biggest key to our success in impacting the communities around us.