#TAKEITINSTRIDESRUN | September 8, 2024
WHAT IS THE "TAKE IT IN STRIDES RUN"?
Join us for the second annual Take It In Strides Run as we commemorate loved ones lost to suicide and continue our commitment to suicide prevention.
Last year, thanks to your incredible support, we raised over $50,000. Let's come together again this year to make an even bigger impact.
This event is a charitable initiative where you can either run 5 km or 10 km, walk 3 km, or participate virtually in any activity of your preference from any location to pay tribute to a loved one lost to suicide and promote awareness about prevention.
The aim of this event is to offer support to individuals struggling with mental health challenges by demonstrating the support of their community. It also seeks to equip those who have someone battling mental illness with the necessary knowledge to provide assistance.
Before the physical event, we are looking to partner with organizations such as the CCTB and the CMHA to promote online workshops and training sessions to educate people on suicide prevention.
The proceeds from the Take It In Strides Run will be donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Children’s Centre Foundation (CCTB).
Participants will be encouraged to provide support, demonstrate resilience, share personal narratives, and honour those who have passed away.
NEW This year, we will be hosting a spaghetti dinner on September 7, 2024 at 6:30pm at the CMHA (200 Van Norman St)
WHEN & WHERE IS IT?
This year’s run will occur on Sunday, September 8th, registration opens at 8:30am and the race at 9:30am at Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay. Alternatively, you can participate virtually from any location by engaging in any activity of your choice to commemorate a loved one lost to suicide and advocate for suicide prevention.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Register online for the second annual Take It In Strides Run 2024 either individually or as a team. see registration button (top right of this page)
- Help fundraise either online or using our printable donation form.
- Don't feel like running or walking? choose any activity to honour a loved one. That's ok, we also need volunteers! Register online to be one of our amazing volunteers on the day of the event.-see volunteer button (top right of this page)
- Volunteer hours available for high school students!
- Choose how; participate by running 5k, 10k, or walking 3k, – you can also participate virtually from any location with any movement that inspires you!
- Participate in a workshop to learn more about Suicide Prevention.
- Share a photo of a loved one lost to suicide to our online gallery. These will be used to create our memorial wall on the day of the event.
- Complete our in-person event and remember to snap a photo once you’ve finished!
Interested in sponsoring this years Take It In Strides 2024 event? Contact us at takeitinstrides.yqt@gmail.com for our sponsorship packages.
Additional ways to participate
Commemorate a loved one
If you’ve lost a loved one to suicide, submit their name and photo to https://www.takeitinstridesrun.com/shared-gallery by Friday, Sept.6 so we can commemorate them at the event.
Share on social
Let people know you are participating by sharing a photo or message of hope on social media using #takeitinstridesrun.
Access our social media kit for materials to share or create your own!
Registration fees
10k run (Sept 8th) with spaghetti dinner option (Sat. Sept 7th) Closed
10km run on Sunday Sept 8th and spaghetti dinner on Sat Sept 7th
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$50.00
Registration cut off is Sept. 5th
Apr. 28 - Sep. 8
10k Run only (Sept. 8th) Closed
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$40.00
Registration cut off is Sept. 5th
Apr. 28 - Sep. 8
5k run (Sept 8th) with spaghetti dinner (Sat. Sept 7th) Closed
5km run on Sunday Sept 8th with spaghetti dinner on Sat. Sept 7th
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$50.00
Registration cut off is Sept. 5th
Apr. 28 - Sep. 8
5k Run only (Sept 8th) Closed
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$40.00
Registration cut off is Sept 5th
Apr. 28 - Sep. 8
3k Walk (Sept 8th) with spaghetti dinner on Sat. Sept 7th Closed
3k Walk (Sept 8th) with spaghetti dinner on Sat. Sept 7th
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$30.00
Registration cut off is Sept 5th
Apr. 28 - Sep. 8
3k Walk only (Sept 8th) Closed
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$20.00
12 years and under with spaghetti dinner on Sat. Sept 7 Closed
this registration is applicable for 12 years and under that will be participating on event on Sunday Sept 8th and would also be participating in spaghetti dinner on Sat. Sept 7th
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$10.00
Registration cut off is Sept 5th
Apr. 28 - Sep. 8
12 years and under (Sept 8th) Closed
for any distance (run or walk); must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age
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0.00Apr. 28 - Sep. 8
virtual participation (Sept 8th) + in person attendance at spaghetti dinner on Sat. Sept 7th Closed
virtual participation (Sept 8th) + in person attendance at spaghetti dinner on Sat. Sept 7th
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$30.00
Registration cut off is Sept 5th
Apr. 28 - Sep. 8
virtual participation only (Sept 8th) (activity of your choosing from any location (town) Closed
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$20.00Apr. 28 - Sep. 8
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Julia MacArthur Counselling | $1,000.00 |
| 2 | Reid Family | $400.00 |
| 3 | Jodie Saarinen | $250.00 |
| 4 | Joanne Eade | $250.00 |
| 5 | Anonymous | $250.00 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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Headset Heroes$2,817.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
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Joey’s Unfinished Story$2,375.00 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
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Jaida ProjectRaised:$2,340.00 |
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| 4 |
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Sweaty Betty'sRaised:$1,980.00 |
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| 5 |
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Sarah's Gladiators$1,515.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Michaela
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Michaela James$2,025.00 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Janne
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Janne Kerbashian$1,200.00 Raised$1,250.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Kalista
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Kalista Reid$1,025.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Julia
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Julia MacArthur$1,000.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 5 |
View fundraiser page for Nicole
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Nicole Deschamps$830.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Connor Remus - Co-Founder/Organizer
- Phone
- 14379850447
