Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K for Mental Health Awareness

✨ Event Overview

• Date: 2026-09-12
• Location: Moran Park, Holland, MI
• Race Link: Be the Light - Glow in the Dark 5K
• Purpose: A 5k to promote mental health awareness and support Beacon of Hope.

🌟 Support Beacon of Hope

• Mission: Beacon of Hope is a non-profit counseling agency providing barrier-free counseling at no cost.
• Fundraising Goal: Our hope is to raise $20,000, providing more than 600 individual counseling sessions.
• Get Involved: Click the signup button to register for the race and donate to help individuals or families access necessary counseling.

💔 The Importance of Mental Health Awareness

• Stigma: There is significant stigma around mental health, and it can be deadly.
• Statistics: Suicide rates in Michigan have increased 150% in the past 10 years: it’s the 2nd leading cause of death for people aged 10-34 in the US.
• Local Impact: In Ottawa County, 1 in 5 teens have seriously considered suicide, with ⅔ of those being under 16 years old.
• Help Needed: 1 in 5 adults struggle with mental health issues, yet less than half seek help due to stigma, cost, or barriers.

💡 Join Us

• Be the Light: Help bring awareness to mental health by supporting the Be the Light 5k race.
• Make a Difference: Your support can change lives and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
• Take Action: Participate in the race or donate today to support this great cause!