We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to everyone who participated in our Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health series. Your support and dedication have made a significant impact in raising awareness and promoting mental health advocacy. Your presence on the track, your fundraising efforts, and your commitment to spreading the message of mental well-being have touched the lives of many. Together, we have taken important strides towards breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, fostering understanding, and providing resources for those in need. Thank you for joining us in this vital journey towards a healthier and more compassionate world. Your unwavering support truly makes a difference!
The Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health Series is a five kilometer run/walk that occurs in each of the fifty U.S. states over fifty consecutive days.
The series supports the AB Korkor Foundation’s mission to make the world a better place for those suffering from ill mental health. Funds raised through this flagship event are utilized to:
- Increase awareness of ill mental health
- Reduce stigma
- Address the shortage of affordable care
- Emphasize the importance of physical exercise and emotional wellness in maintaining mental health
- Fund research
- Focus on under served communities such as veterans, minorities and those suffering from addiction
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You're Not Alone: The story of the Five Fifty Fifty
The documentary was filmed during the 2018 and 2019 Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series for Mental Health. The film touches on the need for parity between mental and physical health care, how the 5.50.50 was started and why you are not alone.