4900 Kuawa Rd, Kilauea HI
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
🌺 Aloha for Life Run – Kaua‘i
Walk. Run. Heal. Hope.
🏃♂️ Event Invitation
We invite you to join us for the Aloha for Life Run, a 5K community event dedicated to raising awareness about youth mental health here on Kaua‘i.
🤝 Purpose and Goals
- Honor: our community by recognizing the real challenges facing Kaua‘i teens.
- Raise Awareness: about the alarming rise in youth depression, self-harm, and suicide.
- Break the Silence: and stigma by encouraging open conversations about mental health.
- Fuel Hope: by directly funding the launch of the Hope Fund — a program that provides immediate support for local teens through therapy, fitness, cultural practices, and creative outlets.
📊 Why It Matters on Kaua‘i
- Statistics: 1 in 3 Kaua‘i high school students report feeling persistently sad or hopeless.
- Suicide Attempts: 1 in 11 teens on our island attempts suicide each year.
- Leading Cause: Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death for Hawai‘i youth ages 15–24.
- Community Impact: These numbers aren’t just statistics — they represent friends, classmates, teammates, and ʻohana right here in our community.
🎉 What to Expect
- 5K Walk/Run: Open to all ages and abilities.
- Wellness Expo: Fitness, art, cultural healing, and healthy living demos.
- Speakers: Stories of hope, resilience, and resources for support.
- Resource Booths: Crisis line cards, counseling information, and local organizations ready to help.
🌈 Be Part of the Movement
Your registration directly supports Kaua‘i youth. By walking or running, you’re helping fund therapy sessions, fitness programs, and outlets that give our kids hope and healing.
❤️ Join Us
Join us to create a Kaua‘i where no young person feels alone.
👉 Register Now
Date: 2025-10-18
Location: 4900 Kuawa Rd, Kilauea, HI
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