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Stop the Stigma 5K

Sat April 26, 2025

Events

Stop the Stigma 5K

$35 9:30AM EDT - 11:30AM EDT Registration Opens January 14, 2025 at 9:00am EST

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://stopthestigma5k.org.

Place

The Kennedy Center/Quincy Council on Aging in Quincy, MA

Description

Virtually every family in the United States has been touched by mental illness or addiction. Interfaith Social Services is hosting the Stop the Stigma 5K to support our loved ones, challenge stereotypes, encourage acceptance and eliminate stigmas, all while raising funds for our New Directions Counseling Center. New Directions serves anyone seeking counseling, but we pride ourselves on being a safety net for the uninsured and underinsured members of our community. New Directions makes mental health care accessible to everyone by offering a sliding scale payment system.

The need for counseling services has been amplified over the past few years. The rollercoaster ride that we have been on with the pandemic and economic uncertainty has led to more depression, anxiety, substance abuse and countless other challenges.  Our New Directions' therapists have been here to answer the calls for help and working with our clients to alleviate their pain and suffering.

This year's Stop the Stigma 5K will feature an in-person race on Saturday, April 26 at The Kennedy Center (440 East Squantum St in North Quincy, MA). Participants are welcome to run or walk on the scenic route through the Squantum neighborhood. It is a stroller and dog friendly event.

Registration fee schedule:
January 15 - February 5: Ages 16+ $35 pp, Ages 6-15 $15 pp (under 6 is free)
February 6 - April 25: Ages 16+ $40 pp, Ages 6-15 $20 pp (under 6 is free)
April 26: Ages 16+ $45 pp, Ages 6-15 $25 pp (under 6 is free)

**PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER BY 9:00AM on MARCH 28 TO BE GUARANTEED A STOP THE STIGMA 5K T-SHIRT**

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