This October will be my 4th year participating in Run for Your Life and will be the 2nd year without my fiancé. This run is put on so successfully by the Help Center, Inc. here in Bozeman. The first two years I ran in honor of my family friend, "Fuzz". He was my dad's best friend and a part of my life since I was little. The third year I ran it for a very different reason. I ran in honor of my fiancé, Logan. This run and what it embodies is really important to me. I have seen firsthand the support the Help Center provides because I needed the support from this nonprofit when Logan passed away. They were there for me and a huge part of my healing journey.
The Help Center is the local 24-hour crisis and suicide line for anyone in crisis, having thoughts of suicide, in need of resource referrals, concerned about a loved one or someone to talk to. They serve Gallatin and the surrounding 12 counties and are one of three crisis centers in the state of Montana that answers the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Logan is one of the best people I know, and I feel lucky to have spent years with him. He made friends with anyone he interacted with because he was so easy to talk to and a delight to be around. I've had many people tell me Logan was their best friend. I miss him every day. I don't want other people to go through a loss to suicide and experience the pain I have and continue to experience, so donating to a program like this is one small way to help with that mission.
Any amount I am thankful for, I just really appreciate you taking the time to read this. Thank you!
Rachel
