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Description
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It's the time to speak on a subject that most people are hesitant to bring up. Let's use this time to raise awareness and reach out to those that have been affected by suicide or have suicidal ideation.
Every year we lose too many people to suicide which leaves family, friends, co-workers with so many unanswered questions. Suicide can affect anyone at any age from any background. While suicidal thoughts are common, they shouldn't be considered normal and is a sign of some more serious issues. One of the problems is the feeling of shame and the stigma attached to it that keeps people from opening up. There is Zero Shame in asking for help!
Why 130 Miles or 11 Minutes a Day? On average, there are 130 suicides per day which breaks down to every 11 minutes EVERY SINGLE DAY!
If you know someone who is struggling, if you are struggling or if you have lost someone to suicide, there are many resources to get help.
If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
A portion of the proceeds will go to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). If you would like, you will be able to make an additional donation below.
TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE:
- Register for either event, 130 Miles or 11 Minutes a Day
- Challenge your friends and family to join you
- Complete your activity anytime, anywhere within 30 Days (or more if you need to)
- You can Run, Walk, Hike, Row, Bike, etc to complete your 130 miles. You can workout, Run, Walk, Hike, etc to complete your 11 minutes daily.
- Log your progress by clicking on the results tab
- Earn you Challenge Coin!
- Share your progress by posting pics on Facebook and Instagram and tag @RunBikeNation ! #RunBikeNation #AFSP #ZeroShame #YouAreNotAlone
Challenge coins will be shipped the first week of the start of the Challenge and then within 7-10 days of registration.
You can also join us on Strava and Garmin.
Place
Anywhere You Want!
SWAG
You will receive this Challenge Coin with registration as well as swag from our sponsors.
Challenge coins will be shipped the first week of the start of the Challenge and then within 7-10 days of registration.
STATISTICS
Facts about Suicide in the United States
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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.
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The age-adjusted suicide rate in 2019 was 13.93 per 100,000 individuals.
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The rate of suicide is highest in middle-aged white men.
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In 2019, men died by suicide 3.63x more often than women.
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On average, there are 130 suicides per day.
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White males accounted for 69.38% of suicide deaths in 2019.
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In 2019, firearms accounted for 50.39% of all suicide deaths.
If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line
by texting TALK to 741741.
RESOURCES
Race Contact Info
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Race Website
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