Samaritans 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Brighton, Massachusetts - Running

The Samaritans 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention is a Running race in Brighton, Massachusetts consisting of a 5K.

Event type: USA Track and Field sanctioned 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) run/walk along the Charles River, based at DCRi¿½s Artesani Park, Soldieri¿½s Field Road, for runners, joggers and walkers of all ages. Families and teams welcome. Teams and individuals participating in memory of loved ones lost to suicide are highlighted during the event.

Festivities: Refreshments, Family fun festival & childreni¿½s activities, Giveaways, Remembering loved ones, Prizes for running and fundraising achievements for individuals and teams.

Purpose: Mobilize more than 2,000 event participants to raise $400,000 for Samaritans, a nonprofit agency dedicated to reducing the risk of suicide, the second leading cause of death for Massachusetts youth and the nationi¿½s tenth leading cause of death for all ages. All proceeds help fund Samaritansi¿½ life saving services, including our 24/7 Helplines, Community Education and Outreach, and Grief Support Services for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. These vital services are available locally to families, friends and neighbors, free of charge. Samaritans answers calls from Greater Boston, MetroWest, the State Wide toll free number, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.