The Hodad’s Foundation
Presents
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Suicide Prevention Run
WHATS GOING ON?
At 8am On September 17, 2023 we will be Running and Walking a 4.5 mile course through our beautiful community of Ocean Beach! Immediately following the run/walk we will host a Mental Health Fair in the parking lot of Newport ave and Abbott st!
Our festival consists of performances, Motivational Speakers, Mental Health Resource Booths, Art, An Interactive Flower Wall for Photos, An Obstacle Course on the beach, CPR First Aid Training, Massage Booths, Great Food and Much Much More!!
The You Are Not Alone campaign aims to become a platform that supports those traumatized by the deaths of loved ones and also those who are currently suffering from anxieties, depression or self harming thoughts!
We want you to know that you MATTER and that You Are Not Alone! We are all in this TOGETHER!
Our intentions are to unite Ocean Beach and the surrounding areas, in this campaign highlighting Mental Heath and Suicide Prevention.
Who is this for?
This is an event to show those who are suffering in silence that they are not alone.
It is for the family and friends who have loved ones that have committed suicide or overdosed.
It is for those who are still suffering from suicidal thoughts and tendencies that need encouragement to keep moving forward.
It is for our first responders who are faced with traumatic situations on a daily basis.
We see you and salute you, You Are Not Alone.
This is for EVERYONE dealing with trauma.
Where and When?
Newport Ave & Abbott St
San Diego, CA 92107
Run starts at 8am September 17th, 2023.
Late Registration starts at 6am
Where
When
Our route starts on Newport and Bacon. Going East on Newport we will be closing all streets leading up to Sunset Cliffs Blvd!
We will make a right on Sunset and run/walk all the way to the end of Sunset cliffs! We look forward to a great run/walk with all of you as our route will be filled with love, light, art, music and of course an amazing view of the Pacific ocean! At the end of Sunset cliffs we will do a roundabout and head back to Newport where we will have our Mental Health Celebration! This is a 4 and half mile walk with a few hills leading up to Sunset cliffs. Not to worry, as we will have tons of hydration, carbs, music and entertainment throughout the entire course!
Packet Pick Up Information
Packet pick up (race bibs with timing chips and event shirts) will be at Hodad’s in Ocean Beach. Saturday, Sept 16th from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
If you can not make it we will have late registration on event day Sept 17th from 6:15am until 8:00am.
5010 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
In the pier parking lot on Newport and Abbott in Ocean Beach
Mental Health Festival
Starts at 9am-5pm
September 17th
Free to the public:
Stage
Live music
Art
CPR first aid training
Mental health CPR
Mental health resource booths
Yoga
NXPT Obstical course on beach
Food trucks
Giveaways
Interactive art stations
Kids zone
Healing circle
And more!
A Word from the Bowers family
My son, Ryan was an artist, musician and his first love was skateboarding. He loved Ocean Beach and Ocean Beach loved him. Wherever you saw him, his energy was contagious and he could make everyone laugh!
In 2016, Ryan suffered a breakdown and at that time was diagnosed BiPolar. Sadly, on July 18, 2020 we lost Ryan to suicide.
We are honoring Ryan’s memory by creating the “You Are Not Alone” Run-Walk supporting Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
Our mission at the Ryan Bowers Foundation is to end the stigma of mental illness and let those who are suffering know that there are a variety of resources, alternative therapies and caring people that are available! Truly, “you are not alone”.
If this reaches just one person, then we are a success! I will be available at this event for anyone who wishes to learn about our family’s journey with Ryan.
Love and Light
Victoria Bowers
