• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Tampa Bay News Wire

All news... no paywalls

  • Submit a Release
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Meetings, Events / Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Nathan Benderson Park

Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Nathan Benderson Park

September 14, 2022 by Post

What:  Life;Story, Centerstone’s 20th annual 5K/10K run/walk brings awareness to depression   and suicide prevention. The event will feature races, inspirational Life;Story ceremony and awards, exhibits, food, music and family fun. Special guests will include Retired Marine Corps Major General James S. “Hammer” Hartsell, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, who served in the U.S. Marine Corp with honor for 37 years of active and reserve duty.

Who:   Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, is hosting Life;Story as part of National Suicide Prevent Month activities; Centerstone will be joined by its community partners and area sponsors from Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

When:   Saturday, September 24, 2022, 7 a.m.

Where:  Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota

Why:   “Suicide is a major concern; it is among the leading causes of death in this country.    Centerstone has a long-standing commitment to supporting veterans, military service members, and their families; we recognize they experience unique challenges associated with their service,” said Melissa Larkin-Skinner, CEO, Centerstone – Florida. “Early intervention is key; this means we need to be more vigilant to the concerns of our veterans, watch for signs of risk, and connect them with the support they need,” she noted. “Through Life;Story, we bring a message of hope and we look forward to strengthening our partnerships to bring this message to more veterans and military families.”

email
print

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Meetings, Events

Primary Sidebar

Categories

17 Users Online
1 User Browsing This Page.
Users: 1 Bot

Connect with us

  • View madduxbusinessreport’s profile on Facebook
  • View tbnwire’s profile on Twitter

RSS feed


17 Users Online

© 2023 KnowHowe