Runners, walkers, and all those passionate about mental health are invited to join the Second Annual LandrumHR 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. from the LandrumHR office in downtown Pensacola, located at 219 E. Garden Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeview Center, which last year served more than 27,000 adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies, and intellectual disabilities.
The LandrumHR 5K strives to promote awareness of the link between physical and mental health. According to the National Institutes of Health, exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood while boosting self-esteem and cognitive function. These health benefits can be achieved with as little as 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise – like brisk walking – three times a week.
“Last year’s 5K raised $15,000 benefitting much-needed behavioral health services at Lakeview Center, and we are thrilled to work with Lakeview Center on this second annual event,” said Britt Landrum, III, President and CEO of LandrumHR. “This event was designed to highlight the important integration between physical and mental health to the community. We’re encouraging people to run or walk the event with the goal of simply getting people moving.”
From Escambia to Walton County, Lakeview Center offers more than 60 programs ranging from inpatient and residential treatments to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses.
“We are so grateful for our partnership with the LandrumHR team,” said Allison Hill, CEO of Lakeview Center’s parent company, LifeView Group. “The need for mental health services in our community is tremendous. The generous support of LandrumHR and our sponsors will help the specialized caregivers at Lakeview Center provide comprehensive mental health care for children and adults across Northwest Florida.”
Early-bird registration for the LandrumHR 5K is $40 now through Aug. 31. Refreshments will be available. Prizes will be awarded for the top male and female racers, with additional prizes for specific age groups.
Sponsors include such generous supporters as Clark Partington Attorneys at Law; Jewelers Trade Shop; Shumaker; Woodlands Medical Specialists; Centennial Bank; Florida Blue; Navy Federal Credit Union; Starnes Davis Florie LLP; USI Insurance Services; and Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund.
For more information or to pre-register for the race, visit eLakeviewCenter.org.
