I never thought I was going to be here writing this but here I am. My sister maggie battled depression, anxiety (and bipolar but she wouldn't admit that...) for years.
She struggled to find hope for her life and even while being blessed with amazing gifts and talent she did not think she was worthy of life. She was.
On May 16th 2023 I lost my sister, my best friend and I know I will never be the same.
But what I can do is to spread awareness and help in my small way with running.
On June 14th this year I began running a 5k every single day to raise awareness for depression and to raise money for mental health charities working to to fight the current mental health epidemic. As of writing this I am about to do my 37th 5k and my challenge I have set out is to do 365 5k's in 365 days straight. No days off.
If people want to donate a lump sum, or an amount every month ($.50 per 5k, $1 per 5k etc) sponsoring these 5k's I would greatly appreciate it as it is going to a good place and I hope that some of you find your own "5k" or join me on mine. You can find me posting daily updates on facebook (Alec J Rappleyea) instagram or @officiallyalec.
I know that my Maggie is gone, but my hope is with my small effort I can help to save someone else's Maggie.
Love you all
Alec
Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit TWLOHA, Inc., and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.
More information about TWLOHA, Inc.: To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
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