Raising awareness for suicide prevention and postvention!

In partnership with:​
Welcome to our Virtual and In-Person edition of the 6th Annual NAMI Pensacola/Okaloosa/Walton, “Ending the Silence” 5K Run/Walk. Our annual community event for suicide awareness and prevention since 2016. Our teams at NAMI Pensacola and NAMI Okaloosa Walton are excited to invite you to participate in our traditional family gathering.

Unable to make the event? Sign-up starting July 1st and run/walk anytime before noon on October 15th .

Unable to Physically Run or Walk:  Support NAMI by signing up anyway and join in on the fun!

All proceeds stay with our local NAMI and goes toward training and support for Family Support Groups, Connections Recovery Support Groups, Family and Peer Education Classes offered in the Spring, Summer and Fall, NAMI SMARTS Advocacy, In Our Own Voice and Speakers Bureau presentations and new this coming year, Sharing Hope, Sharing Our Stories with Law Enforcement, FaithNet and Provider Education for Mental Health Professionals.
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Support us Virtually or at our In-Person Events on October 15, 2022!
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​Benefiting


Local Affiliates of the National Alliance on Mental Illness 
Raising awareness for suicide prevention and postvention!
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Did you know...

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Each person who dies by suicide leaves 18 others behind who experience a major life disruption. Without postvention, bereaved survivors are as much as nine times more likely to complete suicide themselves.
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On average, 1 person dies by suicide every 10 days across Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa,
Walton and Bay Counties.  Twice as many people die by suicide than by homicide.  There are 25 attempts for every death by suicide in the U.S.
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Only 1 in 4 survivors of suicide loss seeks help. As many as 25 percent of survivors indicate they struggle with their own thoughts of suicide.

2022 ENDING THE SILENCE 5K
​run/walk honoring the life of
chris flounlacker

Christopher Flounlacker was “larger than life” like a lovable teddy bear; he was thoughtful, playful, and had a great sense of humor. He was kind, gentle-hearted, and loved by many and he loved greatly.  ​
Help raise suicide awareness and save lives today!
     EVENT TIMELINE

Run/Walk Virtually Anytime
before the Race Ends

October 15th -5k Run / Walk
​7:30 AM Registration Ends
7:45 AM Meet Chris's Family
8:00 AM 5k Run Begins
8:30 AM 5k Walk Begins

Drawings will take place immediately after the race! 
You do not need to be present to win!

Last Day to Order T-Shirts before race day is
September 9th
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Give-away winners:​

GIVE-AWAY 1
​From a Pool of Early Registrations
 (July 1st - August 31st)
​$100 Gift Card
GIVE-AWAY 2
From a Pool of All Registrations
3 Winners
3 Gift Cards
​$100 each
GIVE-AWAY 3
GRAND PRIZE
1 Winner
1 Gift Card $250
Please join us in recognizing and thanking all of our generous sponsors:

NAMI ENDING THE SILENCE 5K RUN / WALK
PRESENTED BY
​nami pensacola & NAMI Okaloosa Walton

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