Weekends of Hope

All throughout the month of September, mental health advocates, organizations and community members nationwide come together to promote suicide prevention awareness. Join El Paso County Public Health and organizations across the community to participate in one (or more) of these events happening this September!

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September 7th | Out of the Darkness – Americans Foundation for Suicide Prevention

  • This walk gives people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.

  • Program Starts: 10:00 am
    Location: North Cheyenne Canon Park, Colorado Springs, CO

  • https://tinyurl.com/yc29kfmm

September 14th | Make a Connection Walk/Run – UC Health

  • This is a family-friendly 5k run/walk for suicide prevention and social connection, with a focus on physicians and medical providers.

  • Program Starts: 8:30 AM
    Location:UCHealth Park Stadium (Vibes Stadium)

  • Registration Link: https://e.givesmart.com/events/DWJ/

September 15th | Race Against Suicide – Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership

September 28th | Foster the Future 5k Fun Run: Be a hero for hope – Fountain-Fort Carson D8

  • This event raises funds to support programs vital to the health and wellness of the Fountain Fort Carson Community, including suicide prevention efforts and FFC D8’s food pantry and clothing closet.
  • Program Starts: 5k Fun Run starts promptly at 9 a.m
  • Location: Trojan Arena | 10725 Trojan Point | Fountain, CO
  • https://www.ffc8.org/families/foster-the-future-5k

October 5th | CityServe Day – COSILoveYou

  • CityServe Day is a no-strings-attached, city-wide day of service where “all are welcome to serve and be served.” The motivation is simple – when a city prospers, so do its people. Join us as we serve schools, parks, local non-profit organizations, and neighborhoods, serving some of the most prominent needs in our city. Volunteering and community connection are proven protective factors for mental health. We invite people to consider volunteering this day as one of our weekends of hope! https://cosiloveyou.com/