2nd Annual Milford Coastline Challenge & Music Fest for Mental Health

57 New Haven Ave ,Milford CT 06460

30 April, 2021

Description

Walking the coastline at anytime from 12 pm April 30 through May 2 at 3 pm to launch Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness month and Walks with Buddy, Alexander Jordan Jamieson Foundation and Milford Prevention Council have joined forces to help raise the Awareness. Through Walking, Music and Education is how things change, it starts with you and raising awareness. Starting on Friday April 30th at 12 pm, you are invited to join walking the Coastline either on your own or by creating a team of under 10. This is a Live Social Distancing Event and all rules apply. Added that you can walk West Haven and Stratford, or Any coastline. You can break the coastline into parts and see some amazing sunrises and sunsets and just beautiful coastline. Milford has one of the longest coastlines in the state. Wrap up your walk by Sunday May 2 at 3 pm. The goal is to raise awareness for Mental Health and with the Pandemic, Politics, and general change in society people have become more anxious and depressed. One in seven will have or has had a battle with some type of mental challenge. One in three have anxiety. It is time to start helping yourself and supporting people around you. This event is Live time walk or run, mindfulness, social distancing, masks and a general respect for yourself and those around you. You can create a team , but please walk in groups of 10 or less. There will be fun signs posted along the routes, with QR codes and photo opportunities. Scenery along the coastline is spectacular and you are encouraged to take photos and share. You will need to track your walk/run with an app that you use. This is important for seeing who accomplishes the challenge. Working on some fun things and prizes. Stay tuned! Something NEW Besides Walks with Buddy, Inc., Alexander Jordan Jamieson Foundation, and Milford Prevention there will be 2 other teams that you can donate or join! The funds will go directly there after the event!! Stay Tuned!! If you live near any coastline and want to participate please do, selfies and track your walk with an app!! The Event Part on Sunday will be announced once the restrictions are announced. The plan is to have The Navels, WalkAboutYoga, Information Tables and a food Truck ! There will be 10 tables, Masks and Social Distancing, and Registration will be required to attend.