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Here’s the link for today’s 5k results!

https://www.athlinks.com/event/215197/results/Event/1030987/Results

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We will be at Rainbow Middle School tomorrow night from 4-6 to hand out shirts and bibs! If you can’t make it, we will see you Saturday morning starting at 7 am.

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Register today at https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/RainbowCity/TyDy4Tyler5kandFunRun to receive a t-shirt!

On 9/6/2022, the price decreases to $20, but does NOT include a shirt. We look forward to seeing you all with us!

TyDy4Tyler 5k and Fun Run The TyDy4Tyler 5k and Fun Run is on Saturday September 17, 2022. It includes the following events: TyDy4Tyler 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run.

TyDy4Tyler is only 38 Days away!
Registration is super easy just click the link and meet us at the starting line! 🏃🏻‍♂️
👉🏽 https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/RainbowCity/TyDy4Tyler5kandFunRun

It's that time of year again! Join us for a morning of FUN, COLOR, and a GOOD CAUSE!

$25 for 5K with a shirt. $15 for Fun Run with a shirt.

Shirt orders close on 9/5/22 and all prices are decreased by $5

TyDy4Tyler is a 5K color run, in memory of Tyler Martin. This race will raise money for su***de risk awareness in local middle and high schools. There will be a 1 mile Fun Run, not timed, following the 5k.

TyDy4Tyler 5k and Fun Run The TyDy4Tyler 5k and Fun Run is on Saturday September 17, 2022. It includes the following events: TyDy4Tyler 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run.

This is great news! Getting help is now even easier!

Today is a historical day for su***de prevention and mental health in the U.S.! The National Su***de Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org.

988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. You do not have to be suicidal to reach out. Our trained crisis counselors can help you through whatever mental health challenges you are experiencing.

We're so grateful to SAMHSA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Communications Commission, and our other su***de prevention and mental health partners in the field for working together to get us here, and we look forward to growing and expanding our services and supports in the years to come.

Looking for a brave young athlete?
Look to a young man named Dayne Shor.

I’d like to offer up the story of a young football player who is leaving the University Of Alabama.
His story is both touching and inspiring.

Dayne Shor is a Bama freshman who has shown courage in speaking out about mental illness.
An offensive lineman from Alpharetta, GA, Dayne has dealt with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts over the last several years.
He says he needs a break from football to address his mental health.

Dayne would like to speak to you from the heart about his decision to leave Bama, and how he is coping.

Dayne writes:

“My name is Dayne Allan Shor, and I am dealing with the struggle of mental health.
I have dealt with the pain and depression of anxiety for what seems like a long time now.

“Two years ago, I was fighting for my life against mental illness.
It is safe to say that every day I was suffering and living in darkness.
The feeling of wanting to take your own life is a feeling like no other, and a feeling that I wish no one else has to feel.

“The voices in my head would often take control of my life.
There are wounds that will never show on my body, but they are deeper and more painful than any physical wound that bleeds.
The pain and struggle of mental health is horrendous.

“People who struggle with mental pain find ways to hide it in plain sight.
A lot of people would say I have the perfect life or that I have everything going for me.
Please do not get me wrong, as the experience of being recruited was incredible, and one I thank God for every day.

“Still, outside of football, I was struggling massively.
I have been told that I am lucky to be alive.
In my heart, I know that football is what ultimately saved my life, as it gave me the motivation to keep going.

“The (Herren Wellness Center) has provided me with the tools and coping skills that I will carry and continue to build upon for the rest of my life.
From this day on, a new Dayne Shor is born.
I will finish what I started 13 years ago when I first stepped onto the field.
Everyone will be seeing a new me, and I will make an impact wherever I go.

“Let’s get to work!”

Dayne may be leaving Tuscaloosa, but he’s speaking from his heart and seeking treatment, and that’s a beautiful, brave thing.

And regardless of where he winds up, Dayne is looking at brighter days ahead.

Let’s send our best to Dayne Shor.

A young man who is looking to a bright future.

*Picture courtesy Dayne Shor Twitter

Today marks 5 years since we’ve seen your smile, Tyler. We miss you everyday, and we continue to push forward so that no more smiles have to be missed!

It was a full house today to hear Derek Clark, “The Rapping Dad”! Thank you to the ECBOE for coordinating with the county schools, and Southside High School for hosting.

We look forward to seeing you all today!

Never Give Up 2022!
🗓 March 8th
📍Southside High School



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Never Give Up 2022!
🗓 March 8th
📍Southside High School



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🚨Mark your Calendar! 🚨
We are thrilled to announce our speaker for the 2022 Etowah County 8th Graders will be Derek Clark aka “Rapping Dad”. Derek will be speaking at Southside High School on March 8th! We look forward to seeing you!

Derek Clark - Motivational Inspirational Speaker on Childhood Trauma-Foster Care Derek Clark, a motivational and inspirational keynote speaker & trainer on childhood trauma, ACE's, trauma informed. He survived child abuse & foster care

Because of your support over past 4 years we’ve been able to bring in Jeff Yalden to speak to over 2,500 students in Etowah County Schools, provide Scholarships, and bring community awareness to Prevention of Teen Su***de. We couldn’t do it without your support!
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