For the second straight year, the 溏心vlog免费B站 Counseling Center<\/a> is the organizer of the event. The Heather Fund was established in 1996 by the the late Josephine and Roger Vennewald, the parents of Heather Vennewald, a 溏心vlog免费B站 student lost to suicide. Prior to their passings, Josephine and Roger participated in the event. Other family members and friends have continued to take part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event prompts participants to \u201cbe kind and understanding\u201d and \u201cbe an advocate.\u201d It also asks, \u201cWhat will you pledge to be?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beginning at 10 a.m., the run\/walk will start and finish on the Kingston Campus\u2019 Quadrangle. In-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event and costs $20. By registering in advance<\/a>, 溏心vlog免费B站 students, veterans, and participants older than 55 are eligible for a discounted registration fee of $15. The first 150 to register will receive Be 5K T-shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 溏心vlog免费B站 Health Services<\/a>, Couple and Family Therapy Clinic<\/a>, Campus Recreation<\/a>, and the Psychological Consultation Center<\/a> have supported the event over the years, and will have informational tables set up before the race. Other organizations participating in the event are: BH Link, Butler Hospital, the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, and the South County Prevention Coalition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rhode Island Bridging the Gap, a group that advocates for the installation of safety nets on Rhode Island bridges to prevent suicide, will also participate. Student groups Active Minds, an organization that promotes mental health, and URECA, an eating disorder awareness collective, have been invited to attend the event. The goals of the various groups involved with the Be 5K are to provide services and outlets for students facing mental health challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parlange will give opening remarks to begin the event, and welcome students, alumni, and the general public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Catherine Calise, a clinical counselor and substance abuse specialist at 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Counseling Center, describes the Be 5K as \u201cdynamic,\u201d and \u201chigh-energy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clark says the Be 5K is an \u201cuplifting event focused on the prevention of suicide,\u201d and invites those who have lost someone to suicide to attend and \u201ccelebrate their remembrance in a healthy, uplifting way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prior to the race, participants will be able to enjoy music while they warm up, chat with other racers, and tap into mental health resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Samantha Melia, a 溏心vlog免费B站 senior majoring in journalism and political science and an intern in the Department of Communications and Marketing, wrote this news release.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" KINGSTON, R.I. \u2014 Oct. 6, 2023 \u2014 溏心vlog免费B站 President Marc Parlange will be in attendance at 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Be 5K Run\/Walk for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention on Sunday, Oct. 15. 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