You Matter 5K

🏃‍♀️ You Matter 5K

• Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
• Location: Purdue Fort Wayne Campus
• Start Time: 8:30 AM

💙 About the Race

• The You Matter 5K: is more than just a run — it’s a movement. Hosted by Chi Eta Sigma, the honor society of the graduate counseling program at Purdue Fort Wayne, this event raises awareness for suicide prevention and mental health while funding continuing education opportunities for future counselors.
• Your Participation: Whether you’re running in memory of a loved one, to support a friend, or simply to say "You Matter," your participation helps us build a stronger, more compassionate community.
• Fun Stops: In addition to uplifting signs encouraging you on your journey, we will have fun stops and activities along the way!

💬 “You Matter Because…”

• Personalized Signs: Throughout the race course, you’ll see personalized signs sharing messages of encouragement, remembrance, and hope.
• Submit a Message: Sponsors and participants can submit a name or message to appear on these signs, making each step a meaningful one.

🏅 Registration Includes:

• Race entry: Your participation supports a great cause.
• You Matter 5K t-shirt: Guaranteed if registered by August 16.
• Finisher token: Celebrate your achievement with a special token.
• Personalized sign option: Option to personalize a “You Matter Because…” sign.

🏃‍♂️ Course Info:

The race takes place on the beautiful Purdue Fort Wayne campus!

💸 All proceeds go toward:

• Suicide prevention: Awareness efforts.
• Continuing education: For graduate counseling students.
• Community mental health: Initiatives.

🧾 Want to Sponsor?

• Sponsorship Tiers: We offer multiple sponsorship tiers with race-day perks, promotional opportunities, and sign placements along the course. View the full sponsorship flyer or scan the QR code on our event page.

For more information, visit the race page: You Matter 5K.