A Mile in His Shoes

Mission Statement

When we talk about men's health, the focus often lands on what we can see: physical fitness, strength, or outward appearance. Yet, many of the health challenges claiming men’s lives are the ones we can’t see. Prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and poor mental health are just a few examples of these invisible illnesses that too often go unnoticed and untreated.

Toxic Masculinity Impact

• Early Lessons: From a young age, many boys are taught that being a man means being “strong” and “tough.”
• Barriers: This belief prevents men from reaching out when they need help the most.
• Social Conditioning: Society conditions boys to stay quiet about their struggles.
• Silent Suffering: These men suffer in silence because they feel they have to.

Our Mission

That’s why the Men of Color Network, in partnership with Muhlenberg Athletics, is organizing a 5K for Men’s Health – to stand in solidarity with every man who feels like he has no one to lean on. Our mission is to dismantle the harmful effects of toxic masculinity and show men everywhere that there are people who care, who see them, and who are ready to support them through their struggles.

5K Journey

• First Kilometer: Tear down the walls men have built to hide their pain.
• Second Kilometer: Peer into the struggles they were too afraid to share.
• Third Kilometer: Acknowledge the health issues they’ve faced alone.
• Fourth Kilometer: Process the pain and honor those who lost their silent battles.
• Fifth Kilometer: Show solidarity and that their struggles are seen.

Get Involved

If you’ve made it this far and want to be part of the change, register for the “A Mile in His Shoes” 5K. If you can’t participate but still wish to contribute, you can donate directly to Movember, the leading global charity dedicated to changing the face of men’s health.

Support Men's Health

Let’s come together to show men that they are not alone. All proceeds will go toward Movember, supporting research, awareness, and programs that help men live longer, healthier lives.