SPEAK Walk 2021

650 East Southern Street,Brighton CO 80601

01 May, 2021

Description

A youth-led, youth-driven walk dedicated to breaking down the stigmas surrounding mental health. Welcome back!! We are so excited to see you in person for the 10th Annual SPEAK Walk. Please help us celebrate this important event and keep everyone safe by practicing these important guidelines: TICKETING -There is no onsite registration. Every attendee must pre-register www.speak5k.org -Capacity in each walk wave is limited, so please register early! - Please arrive 15 minutes before your walk time (no earlier, no later). -Upon arrival there will be clearly labeled check in stations, organized by last name. If you opted to pay at the event during registration, only cash or check will be accepted. -Once you check in with the registration booth and receive your swag bag, please follow signage to begin your walk. -We ask that parties remain together from the time they arrive until the time they leave, and that they practice social distancing from other attendees/parties. -Please note: There will be only one water station along the route, please plan accordingly. - Masks must be worn at ALL times, including during the walk, and should only be removed for drinking and eating. -While interacting with our staff and volunteers, masks must always be worn. - If you are sick or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home -If you have been in close contact with a person suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 (generally within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes, depending on the level of exposure) please stay home . We do not offer refunds, but if you let us know you cannot make it because you are sick, we will gladly mail your walk package! ARRIVING AT THE WALK -We ask that all parties arrive together 15 minutes before their designated walk time. -We ask that everyone adhere to social distancing guidelines and keep a distance of at least 6’ between groups while checking in. -We ask that everyone utilize our hand sanitizer dispenser before interacting at the registration booths LEAVING THE WALK -Upon completion of the walk, you will be given a sign to write on and place on our Path of Hope. We ask that all parties leave the venue the same as they entered the walk, as a group. Once you complete this activity, please follow signs to exit. -There will be an ice cream truck available (for purchase). Please do not visit this truck before your walk. Please do so on your way out. If you choose to stay at the park, please stay with your party and practice social distancing in the south east grass area of the park. ***Those not following COVID-19 safety protocols will be asked to leave the park.*** Join us on our journey to save lives. This year our 10th annual SPEAK Walk, which will be held at Carmichael Park. Please walk or run on May 1 and tag us in your social media posts: Facebook: @BYC.youthvoice Instagram: The_BYC_ Snapchat: the_byc SPEAK starts with a week of education activities with students and will culminate with a walk on May 1, 2021. The walk helps bring awareness to the severity of teen suicide while also working to educate the community and break down the stigmas which surround mental illness. Registration includes a swag bag, which may be picked up at the registration table upon arrival. Adults $20 Students $15 *Proceeds from this event will go towards future SPEAK projects