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The MOM mission is simple:
To erase the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide, provide hope, and raise funding for life-saving programs. To date, the MOM Race has raised $350,000 for local brain research, suicide prevention programming, and crisis intervention services. Proceeds from the 2018 MOM Race were proudly donated to The University of Michigan Depression Center, KnowResolve, and Common Ground to further cutting-edge brain research and suicide prevention initiatives. Mind Over Matter is also working to revitalize the Royal Oak SAFE suicide prevention taskforce in late spring 2019.
MOM Race Overview
Has your life been touched by mental illness or suicide? Are you looking to connect with others to help erase the stigma, or just participate in a local 5K for a good cause? If so, please join us on Saturday, May 4 in Royal Oak for the 14th Annual MOM Race for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention. The 5K run/walk starts at 10 AM from Starr Jaycee Park and takes place in the beautiful Vinsetta neighborhoods between 12 Mile and Main St. The MOM Race is a USATF-certified 5K featuring age group awards, a team challenge competition, fundraising opportunities, raffle prizes, plentiful refreshments, live music and more! Advanced online registration is required. Please register online by no later than April 30 to reserve your spot at the 2019 MOM Race!
Important 2019 Dates
January 7
Online registration opens for the 2019 MOM Race!
March 1
Early bird registration ends, rates increase by $5
April 10
Last day to apply for MOM Race sponsorship. There are four levels available ranging from $250 to $1,000 to meet a variety of budgets and marketing needs. All donations made to Mind Over Matter are tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3).
April 16
Basic registration ends, rates increase by $5. Last-chance registrants are not guaranteed their requested T-shirt/size, but we’ll make every effort to ensure no one goes home empty handed.
April 30
Last day to register for the 2019 MOM Race! Online registration will close at 11:59 PM EST. Sorry, no in-person registration. If you miss the opportunity to participate in the 5K, please consider joining our cheering section!
May 4
14th Annual MOM Race! The 5K run/walk will start at 10 AM from the south side of Starr Jaycee Park and take participants on a journey through some of Royal Oak’s most beautiful, family-friendly neighborhoods.
A step in the right direction to help protect our youth from suicide and encourage self care
www.npr.org/2019/07/22/744074390/feeling-blue-oregon-students-allowed-to-take-mental-health-days
Feeling Blue? Oregon Students Allowed To Take 'Mental Health Days'
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The state, which has one of the higher suicide rates in the U.S., hopes the law will combat stigma around mental illness. Four teen activists encourage others to "admit when they're struggling."Last night I had the pleasure of donating the 2019 MOM Race proceeds to the University of Michigan Depression Center, KnowResolve and Common Ground. I am so proud of the work these organizations are doing to identify and treat mental illness, prevent suicide, and provide support to families and individuals in crisis.
www.dailytribune.com/news/local/mom-race-in-royal-oak-raises-k-for-suicide-prevention/article_503...
MOM race in Royal Oak raises $60K for suicide prevention
dailytribune.com
The annual Mind Over Matter 5K Run/Walk raised $60,000 this year that was awarded to three nonprofit groups that deal with depression and suicide.MOM Race business sponsor, The Institute for Hope and Human Flourishing, is excited to announce a new grief support group, Restoring Hope, for those who have suffered a loss to suicide. The group will meet in Madison Heights on the second Wednesday and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7-9 pm in Madison Heights beginning 6/25/19.