STILL HERE 2026
Since 2019, sufferwithfriends has raised over $130,000 for various mental health organizations. This year we are fundraising for Crisis Text Line with the goal of impacting 200 lives.
Still Here intends to:
Recognize everyone has mental health
Celebrate those we may have lost to suicide as they are still here and can be felt in every person’s life they touched.
Mental health resources are still vastly underfunded and have an accessibility and affordability issue. Crisis Text Line aims to provide important care to those who may be going through a difficult time and meet them where they are.
“Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, confidential mental health support via text, delivering crisis intervention and prevention when it’s needed most. We pair human connection with scalable technology, research, and partnerships to strengthen mental health systems and drive lasting change.”
We feel that by supporting Crisis Text LIne’s mission we can have the potential to impact 200 individuals who may use their service, which is why we are fundraising for them for this event.
If you choose to share your 5k on social media, please use #stillhere2026, #sufferwithfriends, or tag @sufferwithfriends on Instagram or Facebook.
ARE YOU READY TO SIGN UP?
WHEN IS IT?: October 4th-11th, 2026
WHAT IS IT?: It is ONE 5k that is completed during that week to benefit Crisis Text Line. This can be completed in any format: running, cycling, rowing, swimming, Assault bike, Echo bike, walking, Concept 2 bikeerg, hiking, etc.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?: Click HERE to donate! We consider this donation as your “registration” for the event. Suggested donation is $5.
WHAT IF I CAN’T DO THE 5k?: If you’re unable to complete the 5k, we ask that you still consider meeting up with a friend and having a conversation about mental health. It only takes one conversation to make a difference.
CAN MY GYM OR RUN CLUB PARTICIPATE?: We would LOVE if your gym or run club held our 5k during that week. We’ve had several gyms participate during past events. We suggest a $5 donation for every person that completes the workout to the Crisis Text Line donation page HERE before or after the 5k. Feel free to email sufferwithfriends@gmail.com with any questions.
All donations go directly to Crisis Text Line and are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt from Crisis Text Line to keep for your tax records.
If you would like to pre-order an event shirt, please go HERE. A portion of every shirt/tank sold will be added to our total donation to Crisis Text Line.
NOTE: This is a pre-order!
Shirts will not be delivered until a few weeks AFTER the 5k ends.
FAQs
Do I have to run the 5k?
No — you can complete the 5k any way you want!. Run, walk, run/walk, cycle, row, etc. And we hope that you will do it with someone to spur a conversation on mental health.
How can I find out more information on Crisis Text Line?
Go to their website: Crisis Text Line.