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On May 20th REACH Waushara wellness coalition, held the 2nd Annual Waushara Run For Hope 5k. The Waushara Run for Hope 5k goal is to bring awareness to our community regarding mental health and suicide prevention. All proceeds from the 5k go to providing a Mental Health Night for the community, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention.
Last year we presented a free training for community members on QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) for suicide prevention. We are working on having the training this fall and again in late winter or early spring, so please watch for the events to happen.
This year’s 5k, had a total participation of 157 which included in-person, virtual and pet participants. This was an increase from last year’s total of 127 participants. We had a quilt raffle and a basket raffle which raised $942.
We had some major sponsors this year: Point Bock Run, Community Foundation of Central WI, ThedaCare, Wautoma Kiwanis, Marchant Schmidt Inc, Waushara Tourism Resource Commission, Adams Columbia Electric, Sherry Caves, Kwik Trip, Milk Specialties, and some fantastic contributors we couldn’t do without: Shasta Daisy, Berlin Veterinary Clinic, Town and Country Veterinary Clinic, The Nest, Betsey Welty, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Final Cut Apparel, Bella By Design, Wautoma Rental, Run Away Shoes, Two20 Taphouse and Grill, and Performance Timing. Along with many private donors and fundraising done by some amazing folks: Troy Meyer, Kari Rusch, Emilie Rusch, Jeff Piette, Craig and Brenda Rusch, Big Brother, Run Cadence, Run, Nekole Ecklor, Emily and Ben, Mrs. P, Tina-Marie, Alpine Nutrition, Corequest Skin Care Spa and Yoga Studio, A Nonny Moose along with 12 other donors who wanted to remain anonymous.
With Cadence Lederhaus, a first time 5k racer who raised the most funds ($714.40) for her fundraiser, she said “I am an 11-year-old middle school student, who loves helping my community. I am in cross country and track and I love to run. I registered for this 5k to help my community combat Suicide and Mental Health issues and to fulfill my passion of running. This will be my first 5k and I can’t wait to do more. Making a donation to help this great cause would be greatly appreciated”. We appreciate you, Cadence for being fundraising and being a part of our event.
REACH Waushara wants to share their gratitude to everyone who participated and made this a great event, whether it was in-person, virtually and was a furry friend. We look forward to seeing you next year, May 18th, 2024, sign up is open at raceroster.com.
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