Hey Man - Geek Strong: Running in Memory of Brian Held Jr.

Five years ago, we lost our dear friend, Brian Held Jr., to suicide. Brian was a remarkable individual—a local celebrity, co-host of The Week in Geek radio show, voice actor, fan group extraordinaire, a passionate advocate for charitable causes, and someone who brought light and humor into the lives of everyone he met. He always made you feel valued, he remembered every person he ever met and details about them. He had a knack for putting people together to help further his Cult of Done mantra.

He had just started his journey toward better health and was running every morning. He and I were planning on running the Guinness challenge (an 8k at the time, where you drink Guinness every mile) in The Week in Geek shirts in 2020 as a way to bring more awareness to the show.

To honor Brian's memory, Skungy and I are taking on the Guinness Challenge (now a 5k)—while wearing our beloved Week in Geek shirts. This run is a way to keep a promise to a friend and help make a difference, just as he made in our community.

All funds raised through this campaign will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Dedicated to saving lives and providing hope for those affected by suicide.

Together, let’s honor Brian’s memory, celebrate his life, and make an impact on the community that meant so much to him. Thank you for your support and for helping us keep Brian’s light shining.