Event Description
YOUTH IMPACT CLUB (YIC) has taken over the LiFE OF HOPE awareness building fundraiser event, "5K Butterfly Run/Walk. YIC is an after hours, high school leadership club focused on developing leadership skills while learning about and advocating for, STIGMA REDUCTION, MENTAL WELLNESS, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION. Initiatives and events planned and hosted by club members, are designed to increase knowledge on the topics of mental wellness and suicide prevention, making both issues "talk-able" topics.
The Youth Impact Club is "student led" with club members comprised of West Bend (East and West) High Schools. Even a pandemic can't slow down the passion for life that resides within the Youth Impact Club of the West Bend High Schools! Welcome to your healthy dose of brain + body wellness as our Young Adult Leaders organize and host this year's 5K event.
100% of all funds raised through the 5K Butterfly Run/Walk event (registrations, sponsors, donors, and raffle sales), will be applied directly to the purchase and launch of mental health and suicide prevention initiatives, including a state approved suicide prevention program.
Due to COVID-19, the 6th Annual 5K Butterfly Run/Walk"fun"draiser will be held (semi) virtually, so GET READY FOR THE MOST "VIRTUAL" FUN OF YOUR LIFE!
Links to participate online will be sent to all registered participants via email as we get closer to event day. Live streaming will be available for those who prefer to take part in the fun via Zoom and the Youth Impact Club Facebook page. Whether running, walking, or watching, check your email inbox in the days ahead. Further information/reminders will be provided with regard to swag bag packet pick-up, event sponsors, the event agenda, and the 5K route.
Not available to join us in person or virtually on September 13th? No worries! You can still support the Youth Impact Club and their advocacy for mental wellness, suicide prevention, and the reduction of negative stigma. ~~~ DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED to help cover the cost of a state approved, suicide prevention program to be implemented by the Youth Impact Club at the West Bend High Schools.
Perhaps this year, more than ever, we are all keenly aware of the mental health challenges faced by many, making the need for our Youth Impact Club and their great work all the more vital.
THIS YEAR'S 5K THEME:
"Wellness Begins with the WHOLE Self: Brain + Body"
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Inspirational messages from Youth Impact Club members and Advisors.
- Swag Bag with T-shirt and many great inclusions provided by area businesses who support our young adult leaders (Youth Impact Club members). Please show your patronage to our event sponsors and donors and their commitment to the prevention of suicide, and establishing a state of physical/mental wellness among all members of the West Bend, Washington County, and expanded community.
- A 6th Annual 5K event t-shirt (with registration sign up on or before Sunday, August 23rd). NOTE: Some additional t-shirts may be available for purchase ($10) to those who register after 8/23/2020, while supplies last.
- Ten (10) raffle basket tickets for ten chances to win one or more of the fantastic baskets and/or gift certificates available. Pictures and descriptions will be shared in the coming days.
- A face mask and run/walk route map for those who desire to join us for the (in-person) 5K walk (every half-hour, on the half-hour between 8am and 11am).
NOTE: In keeping with the West Bend School District COVID-19 safety standards, no more than 25 people will be permitted to gather as a group in association with the event. Social distancing is encouraged for the physical (and mental) health of all participants.
- Virtual "LIVE" program, kicking off the event at 8:00am on Sunday, September 13th, via Zoom and Facebook.
- Live raffle basket drawing at (approximately) 11:45am via Zoom and Facebook Live links provided for the program kickoff.
THANK YOU: It is only through the support and encouragement of those who register, sponsor, and donate toward the "FUN"draiser event that YIC can kick off the 2020/21 school year with a positive message of HOPE for healing. Thank you to everyone who has invested time, talent, and treasure to improve the lives of those residing within the WB High School/District, city, town, and Washington County. You are LIFE-SAVERS!
SPONSORS: Affiliated Clinical Services ($250) -- Albiero Plumbing & Air ($250) -- Bruce Schmoldt Masonry ($250) -- Doherty Law office ($250) -- Fuel Motor Sports ($250) -- Gentle Dental ($250) -- Jay's Auto Body ($50) -- Red Vine Designs - Mottet Family ($250) -- M. Stenberg Construction ($250) -- Pellegrini Chiropractic ($250) -- Cathy Reilly ($25) -- Rogers Behavioral Health ($250) -- Russ Darrow Group ($250) -- Schneiss Heating and Air ($250) -- West Bend Elevator ($100) -- Westbury Bank ($250) -- West Bend Mutual Insurance ($250) --
DONORS: Absolute Race Timing -- Cousin's Subs -- Faith & Giggles (Gift Basket) -- Green Bay Packers (Football) -- Laughing Mountain Popcorn (Gift Basket) -- Lotus Be Well (4 person spa party) -- Menard's ($50 gift card) -- (Milwaukee Admirals (2 Tickets) -- Pampered Chef (Gift Basket) -- Picasso Art of Hair Gallery Two (Gift Basket) -- Savoring Thyme (Gift Basket) -- Swede's St. Kilian Inn (3 Baskets) -- The Norbert ($50 Gift Certificate) -- Thill's Honey -- Two Men and a Truck --
If you signed up prior to our "virtual" changes, we will contact you to let you know the details of why and how we have altered the event.
