The Hodad’s Foundation
Presents
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Suicide Prevention Run and Mental Health Fair
Starting at 8am
WHATS GOING ON?
At 8am on September 15, 2024 we will be Running and Walking a 4.5 mile course through our beautiful community of Ocean Beach! Alongside the run/walk we will host a Mental Health Fair in the Hodad’s Parking Lot that also starts at 8am! This event is free to the public.
The You Are Not Alone campaign aims to become a platform that supports those traumatized by the deaths of loved ones and also those who are currently suffering from anxieties, depression or self harming thoughts!
We want you to know that you MATTER and that You Are Not Alone! We are all in this TOGETHER!
Our intentions are to unite Ocean Beach and the surrounding areas, in this campaign highlighting Mental Heath and Suicide Prevention.
Who is this for?
This is an event to show those who are suffering in silence that they are not alone.
It is for the family and friends who have loved ones that have committed suicide or overdosed.
It is for those who are still suffering from suicidal thoughts and tendencies that need encouragement to keep moving forward.
It is for our first responders who are faced with traumatic situations on a daily basis.
We see you and salute you, You Are Not Alone.
This is for EVERYONE dealing with trauma.
Where and When?
Hodad’s Parking Lot
Newport Ave & Abbott St
San Diego, CA 92107
Run starts at 8am at September 15th, 2024.
Late Registration starts at 6:30am
Where
When
Our route starts on Newport and Bacon. Going East on Newport we will be closing all streets leading up to Sunset Cliffs Blvd!
We will make a right on Sunset and run/walk all the way to the end of Sunset cliffs! We look forward to a great run/walk with all of you as our route will be filled with love, light, art, music and of course an amazing view of the Pacific ocean! At the end of Sunset cliffs we will do a roundabout and head back to Newport where we will have our Mental Health Celebration! This is a 4 and half mile walk with a few hills leading up to Sunset cliffs. Not to worry, as we will have tons of hydration, carbs, music and entertainment throughout the entire course!
registration instructions
Early Race Packet Pick-up:
Saturday, September 14, 2024
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Parking lot next to Hodad's (5010 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107)
Race Day:
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Day of registration opens at 6:30am.
Event starts 7:45 am in
Hodad's Parking Lot (festival location)
Parking Information:
Please note that parking is limited. We recommend using ride-sharing services, public transportation, or parking several blocks away. Be aware of parking signs with time restrictions. The pier parking lot will also be available.
Plan to arrive early to ensure a smooth start to your race day!
Packet Pick Up Information
Packet pick up (race bibs with timing chips and event shirts) will be at Hodad’s in Ocean Beach. Saturday, Sept 14th from 9:00am to 12:30pm.
If you can not make it we will have late registration on event day Sept 15th from 6:30am until 8:00am.
5010 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
In the Hodad’s parking lot on Newport and Abbott in Ocean Beach
Mental Health Festival
Starts at 8am
September 15th, 2024
Free to the public
Resource Booths include:
Owtsider & The Ryan Bowers Foundation
You Are Not Alone Walk Founding organization
https://www.owtsider.net/
Bayview Recovery Center
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
https://bayviewrecoverycenter.com/
Coastal Detox of California
Inpatient Detox and Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Center
https://californiadetox.com/
Fk Fentanyl
Awareness Group
County of San Diego HHSA Behavioral Health Services / Suicide Prevention
Countywide Health and Social Services
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/bhs/suicide_prevention.html
Telecare Mobile Crisis Response Team / @Telecare
Helping People In Crisis
https://www.telecarecorp.com/telecare-mcrt
NAMI San Diego
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in San Diego (NAMI San Diego) is the community’s voice on mental illness.
https://namisandiego.org/
Dr. Bonner
https://www.drbronner.com/
Reiki Massage
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP
Saving Lives and bringing Hope to those affected by Suicide
https://afsp.org/chapter/san-diego
Bright Life Kids CA
No-cost behavioral health coaching for all California families
https://www.hellobrightline.com/brightlifekids/
San Diego Youth Services
San Diego Non-Profit organization dedicated to serving youth experiencing homelessness
https://namisandiego.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Community Advocacy Training
UPAC San Diego / Union of Pan Asian Communities / @UPAC_SD - FB: upacsd
Improving the general well-being of underserved, culturally and ethnically diverse communities through health & human services in San Diego County
https://www.upacsd.com/
TransFamily Support Services / @Transfamilysos
Providing guidance, support, advocacy, & gender-affirming services to trans, nonbinary & GNC youth & their families
https://transfamilysos.org/
Vendors include:
Hodad's
https://hodadsburgers.com/
AWOL Clothing
https://www.instagram.com/awol1502/
My Addiction Tattoo
https://www.myaddictiontattoo.com/
A Word from the Bowers family
My son, Ryan was an artist, musician and his first love was skateboarding. He loved Ocean Beach and Ocean Beach loved him. Wherever you saw him, his energy was contagious and he could make everyone laugh!
In 2016, Ryan suffered a breakdown and at that time was diagnosed BiPolar. Sadly, on July 18, 2020 we lost Ryan to suicide.
We are honoring Ryan’s memory by creating the “You Are Not Alone” Run-Walk supporting Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
Our mission at the Ryan Bowers Foundation is to end the stigma of mental illness and let those who are suffering know that there are a variety of resources, alternative therapies and caring people that are available! Truly, “you are not alone”.
If this reaches just one person, then we are a success! I will be available at this event for anyone who wishes to learn about our family’s journey with Ryan.
Love and Light
Victoria Bowers
