Poppy's Run For Life

🕊️ Poppy's Run For Life

To honor those who have died by suicide and those who are forever affected by suicide, the 3rd annual Poppy's Run For Life will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

💖 Details of the Event

• Date: March 8, 2026
• Location: Hennessy Park, Houston, TX
• Purpose: Fundraising for suicide prevention and awareness programs
• More Information: Visit the Race Page

🎗️ About the Cause

• Proceeds: All proceeds from the event will be donated to suicide prevention and awareness programs and services at Alexander JFS and the Montrose Center.
• Charity Status: Poppy's Run for Life is recognized as a 501(c) 3 charity by the IRS.
• Personal Impact: Caryn Honig is the founder and director of Poppy's Run For Life. Caryn's father and grandfather both died by suicide, forever changing her life as well as the lives of family, friends, and loved ones.
• Suicide Statistics: Suicide is on the rise and is a leading cause of death in the US with 45,979 deaths in 2020. This is about one death every 11 minutes.

🌟 Join the Effort

Please join in supporting the efforts to increase prevention, education, and awareness so that those suffering with a mental illness will seek help.