When
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Where
Vines & Rushes Winery, Ripon WI
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Date: August 22, 2026
- Location: Vines & Rushes Winery, Ripon, WI
- Race URL: Nicole Moniz Memorial 5K Run/Walk
- Packet Pick Up: Available August 21st, 4:00-6:00 PM at Blue Design Co., 114 E Blossom Street, Ripon
About the First We Live Foundation
- Foundation Type: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity
- Purpose: Founded in memory of Nicole Moniz, a champion of mental health
- Mission: Support integrated mental health programs, especially for youth and helpers
- Annual Event: The 5K raises awareness and funds for the foundation’s mission
Core Belief
- Unified Existence: The commonality of all humans is that first we live
- Living Purpose: Living must never be taken for granted
- Helping Others: We live so we can both help and be helped
- Enduring Life: We embrace both joys and challenges
Foundation Mission
- Access Support: Cultivating access to mental health programs
- Focus Area: Addressing societal barriers to mental health access
- Target Audience: Emphasis on youth and helping professionals
- Community Goal: Raise awareness and support mental health initiatives
Participation and Refund Policy
- Funds Raised: Support the First We Live Foundation, Inc.
- T-shirt Policy: Not guaranteed for virtual participants registering after August 3rd
- T-shirt Policy: Not guaranteed for in-person participants registering after August 10th
- Refund Policy: No refunds will be provided for any reason, including cancellation
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