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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.
Just one week left to register for the 2019 MOM Race! Please register now and spread the word to anyone else who might be interested in participating in this feel-good community event to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Advanced online registration is required by 4/30 at 11:59 PM EST. Sorry, no in-person registration.
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1,165 MOM Race registrants and counting! Here are the leading teams so far:
#1: Team First American - Stomp Out the Stigma (37 registrants)
#2: Team LBS (34 registrants)
#3 Team Vinnie (31 registrants)
#4: Remembering Catherine (30 registrants)
#5: Remembering Ryan (27 registrants)
#6: Jennifer (25 registrants)
#7: Team Chris, Conall Proud and Team Tiger (tied with 23 registrants)
#8: Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine and UM Depression Center (tied with 22 registrants)
Just a reminder that the team participation challenge winner will be determined by the team with the most MOM Race finishers, not registrants. So be sure to get your team there on May 4th. Hoping for beautiful weather just like today!
We're almost halfway to meeting our online fundraising goal of $20,000. This is your chance to support someone else's 2019 MOM Race fundraiser, or establish your own. Here are the teams that have collected most donations so far:
1.) Team Vinnie: $1,363
2.) Star: $575
3.) Jennifer: $325
4.) Team Tiger: $255
5.) Remembering Catherine: $250
It's not too late to set up a page and start a fundraising campaign! In order to be considered toward the MOM fundraising challenge, all donations (Crowdrise, Paypal, cash and checks) must be received by Friday, May 3 at 8:00 PM. All donations made to Mind Over Matter are tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3).
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