7th Annual Survivor Day 5K

Event Details

• Date: November 21, 2026
• Location: 5 Wanamaker Municipal Complex, Island Heights, NJ 08732
• Registration Deadline: November 1st
• URL: Survivor Day 5K Registration

Purpose of Survivor Day

• Designation: Survivor Day was designated by the U.S. Congress as a day when those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support.
• Timing: It is held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, acknowledging the difficulty of the holidays for suicide loss survivors.
• Community Focus: The day emphasizes the importance of community support.
• Awareness: It aims to raise awareness for those affected by suicide.

Event Mission

• Unity: For the 7th year, we invite family and friends to come together in unity.
• Memory: We run or walk in memory of Christian Schenk.
• Support: The event supports all those mourning his loss, particularly the week before his birthday.
• Commemoration: This year, we will also be honoring.

Significance of Loss

• Reminders: The anniversary of these deaths remind us of the lasting effects that loss and grief have on surviving families.
• Community Importance: It highlights the necessity of bringing communities together.
• Support: Emphasizing the importance of supporting one another during tough times.
• Understanding: A reminder of the emotional impact of suicide on families and communities.