Move for Mental Health 2025
How will you join us this March?
Move for Mental Health started as a way to keep moving in the dreary part of winter. Since 2021, we have used this event to raise money for Active Minds. Last year we raised over $6,000 for Active Minds, which brings our total to over $25,000!
Active Minds is “dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.”
Here are some recent initiatives Active Minds is focusing on in 2025.
Our goal is to show how exercise and physical movement can be something you add to your toolkit to take care of your mental health. It is not curative but can be something to help you get through a difficult time.
Are you ready to sign up?
WHEN IS IT? March 28th-30th
WHAT IS IT?
Complete a 5k any way possible — hike, run, ruck, bike, row, walk, Concept 2 erg, Assault bike/runner, etc. Once you finish, donate $5 to the fundraising page.
Complete a certain number of miles that weekend any way possible — if you completed 8 miles, donate $8 or whatever conversion.
HOW DO I SIGN UP? Click HERE to donate or sign up to fundraise for your miles.
CAN MY GYM PARTICIPATE? Of course! This year we hope by offering an option of completing a 5k in any way possible that a gym could program it as a workout that weekend. We ask that each person donates $5 if they complete it.
Feel free to reach out to sufferwithfriends@gmail.com if you have any questions.
FAQs
Do I have to do all my miles in the same format, e.g. just running, etc?
No! You can do any combination to complete your miles - running, biking, walking, rucking, hiking, swimming - whatever!
How can I find out more information on Active Minds?
Go to their website: Active Minds.
What if I’m unable to do the miles but still want to donate?
You can still donate. There is also apparel available, where a portion of each item sold will be donated at the end of March. If you’d like to visit the shop, please click here.
I used to sign up for the entire month of March. Can I still do that?
Yes, if you liked signing up for a certain number of miles for the month of March, please continue to do so! You can still fundraise for yourself through the donation page.
When will I receive my order?
This is a pre-order. The pre-order opens on 3/1 and closes on 3/31. All orders will be shipped some time at the end of April/beginning of May. You will receive tracking information once your order has shipped.
What if I want to sponsor someone’s miles or someone wants to sponsor mine?
Head to the donation link. From there, you will be able to create your own page within the team fundraiser or find the person you’d like to sponsor.