STAY; Your Story's Not Over 5K Walk/Run

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9214 1st Street, Baroda MI

Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Race Information

Date: September 20, 2025
Location: 9214 1st Street, Baroda, MI
Registration: Once registration is closed you can still sign up on Saturday prior to 8:30a to participate for the walk or run.
Parking: Parking for the 5K will be held in the grass lot behind the Baroda Legion. It's best to enter the village via Hills Road to come in on the south end.

Event Purpose

STAY: Your Story’s Not Over is being held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 in downtown Baroda, MI. Please join us for the run/walk event as we work together to raise awareness. The BCSPC is striving to connect the community of Berrien County to the information and resources they need for emotional wellness, thereby helping prevent suicide.

Statistics

Leading Cause: Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 20-34 and overall, the 12th leading cause of death in the US.
Impact: 54% of Americans have been affected by suicide in some way.
Mental Health Access: In Michigan, 64% of communities did not have enough mental health providers to serve residents in 2023.
Local Statistics: The Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition has noted there are around 20 suicides each year in Berrien County.

Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Formation: In December 2012, twenty-two concerned citizens met to discuss the need for suicide prevention in Berrien County.
Community Involvement: The group has gained the involvement of many primary interest groups in the community such as Riverwood, Lakeland HealthCare, and Berrien County Health Department.
Official Recognition: As of the summer of 2014, the group became an advisory committee of Berrien County Mental Health Authority (Riverwood).
Meeting Information: Meetings are open to the public and are normally held on the third Thursday of the month from noon to 1 pm at either Lakeland Medical Center or Riverwood Center.