#KEEPMOVINGFORWARD
THE THUMBS UP MOVEMENT
THUMBS UP was founded in 2014 by Katie Shatusky & Jessica Hackenmueller in honor of two great men, Robert “Bob” Schmit and Charles “Chuck” Dahlheimer, who like many others took their lives after living in silence from a mental illness. THUMBS UP is all about EMBRACING those who are struggling and breaking the stigma around mental health. Connecting, supporting and encouraging one another to talk about their feelings and challenges and to “KEEP MOVING FORWARD”. We are dedicated to educating and teaching about mental illness, the warning signs of suicide, what you can to do help others who struggle and community awareness initiatives. Let’s UNITE to help others to KEEP MOVING FORWARD.
MISSION STATEMENT
“We value LIFE and we ASPIRE to help others in our COMMUNITY by talking about MENTAL HEALTH.”
MISSION
- Help promote wellness and positive living for people through awareness and early education programs.
- Encourage people to be open, engage in conversation, and be vulnerable.
- Connect people to support services in the area.
- Create a movement with a brand that makes mental health relatable and that people can build a relationship with.
Friday, September 18th
DRIVE THRU T-shirt Pick Up – Orono Park from 3-6pm
Saturday, September 19th
OPENING CEREMONY & KEYNOTE ADDRESS from Thumbs Up Planning Committee and PT from the LIVIN Foundation – 8:30am via LIVE (we will let you know which platform we will be going LIVE on asap!)
DRIVE THRU T-shirt Pick Up – Orono Park from 9am – 11am
Event Details
Thumbs Up Supporters and Race participants,
Though we have been cautiously optimistic about holding an in-person event this year, we have decided for everyone’s safety it’s best to hold a virtual event for 2020.
We as a community are united in supporting those with mental health concerns, especially now during the COVID pandemic.
The 5K Course at Orono Park will be marked and open from Saturday, September 5th to Saturday, September 19th. Put on your favorite SWAG from years past. Record a short video or take a selfie and share your personal journey. Tell us why you keep moving forward for mental health and suicide prevention. The map to the right is the course that will be marked. The START and FINISH lines will be posted, arrow signs will point you in the right direction, and there will also be mile markers posted.
Be sure to tag @ThumbsUp5K and use the official hashtag #KeepMovingForward
- When you walk you give a voice to those suffering with a mental health disorder..
- When you walk you remember those we’ve lost too soon to suicide..
- When you walk you are giving yourself a mental health boost..
Keep Moving Forward,
The Thumbs Up 5K Committee
If you or someone you know is suffering and needs more support, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ‘1-800-273-TALK (8255)’ or text the word CONNECT to 741741.
- The event also includes: a free t-shirt with every event registration (including kids!)
- A DRIVE THRU T-shirt pick up will be held on Friday, September 18th at Orono Park from 3:00 – 6:00pm and again on Saturday, September 19th from 9am -11am
- Address: 18599 Gary St. Elk River, MN 55330
Registration fees
Kids Entry Fee Closed
Due to COVID-19, we will not be able to do the kids obstacle course this year. We would encourage you to bring your kids to run, walk or bike the 5K at ERX Motor Park! This is a family-friendly event.
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$15.00Apr 20 - Sep 20
Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Bike/Blade Closed
Due to COVID-19, our event will be held virtually this year.
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$30.00Apr 20 - Sep 20
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Cherie Tobias | $380.00 |
| 2 | Christine Pouliot | $160.60 |
| 3 | Jessica Bachman | $108.20 |
Top teams
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Fly High #75$1,246.91 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
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Team Courtney Dreyer$488.50 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
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Team Scott$434.52 Raised$500.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Jim
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Jim Rindy$511.64 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Sara
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Sara Martin$510.98 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Brenda
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Brenda Roux$352.94 Raised$500.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Fri, September 18, 2020 3:00 PM - Early T-shirt Pick Up from 3-6pm
- Sat, September 19, 2020 8:30 AM - Facebook Live to Kickoff Event: https://www.facebook.com/ThumbsUpHigh5K/live/
- Sat, September 19, 2020 9:00 AM - T-shirt Pick up from 9am - 11am
Contact information
- Event contact
- Katie Shatusky
- thumbsuphigh5k@gmail.com
- Phone
- 763.772.5912
- Website
- Visit website
