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Join us Sunday, February 23, 2025, for the 1st Shatter the Stigma 5K Run/Walk as we recognize the promising potential of psychedelics for mental health treatment and beyond. According to recent RAND report 8 million Americans took psychedelics in the past year. This is 2.5 million more users than 2019 estimates of 5.5 million users. As new research comes out and public perception shifts, more and more people will use psychedelics. We will run/walk to raise awareness and reduce harm and stigma reduction through education and resources in this quickly growing area of treatment.
The address takes you to ballrooms but the event is outdoors in the grass area. On the morning of Sunday, February 23rd runners and walkers of all abilities, advocates, and affected individuals will come together on the beautiful grass area at Florida International University, Graham Center Lawns. Money raised will support local charity Heal Our Heroes Foundation, a non-profit focused on bringing affordable alternative treatments to veterans and first-responders.
This will be our first event but we hope to serve the people that need it most and create an environment in which continued research can be done. This substance (psychedelics) are often stigmatized, understood as negative, we hope to bring to light the potential positives and facilitate responsible discussion. Funds raised through 5K registrations and fundraising efforts of teams and individuals will support operations of Healing Our Heroes; including care services at events around the country, helping anyone in need of emotional support.
Further your impact by setting up a team in honor of a loved one or friend. You can also invite people to join you at the 5K or donate to our fundraising page. All donations are tax deductible (as allowable by law) and go directly to support operations at these organizations. Thank you to our generous sponsors!
