Nearly 2,000 people gathered in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday for the On Our Sleeves 5K event, which raised awareness and funds for children’s mental health. The race took place at the Columbus Crew’s Lower.com Field and was a community run and walk aimed at breaking stigmas and providing essential mental health resources.
The funds raised from the event will contribute to providing free mental health resources through the On Our Sleeves foundation. It is important to continue discussing mental health and breaking the stigmas associated with it, as emphasized by Whitney Raglin Bignall, the associate clinical director for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. By raising awareness and funds, individuals can come together to support the cause and help provide essential mental health resources.
Since its inception in 2018, over 6 million individuals across the United States have benefitted from the free pediatric mental health education resources offered by On Our Sleeves. To learn more about the organization and how to get involved, visit their website.