Ending the silence 5k
walk/run
May 1st - October 12th, 2024
Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, & Walton Counties
Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, & Walton Counties
2024 ENDING THE SILENCE 5K RUN/WALK
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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.
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EVENT TIMELINE
Run/Walk Virtually Anytime before the Race Ends October 12th -5k Run / Walk 9:30 AM Registration Ends 9:45 AM 5k Run Begins 10 10:00 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 7th |