The run is all set to take place on July 23, 2023.  Gomantak Times
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Yellow Run for suicide prevention awareness in Goa

Participate in this initative by COOJ Mental Health Foundation to create awareness on suicide

Katia Goes

Every life lost is one life that could be saved. Run for life and Sussegad runners in association with COOJ Mental Health Foundation presents the 'Yellow Run' towards suicide prevention.

"As we know the rate of suicide in our state is much higher than the national average, and it's high time that we do something about it," said Dr Peter Castelino Director of COOJ foundation.

The aim of the run is to raise awareness on suicide prevention and will take place on July 23, 2023. The start and end points of the run is the Salvador Do Mundo Panchayat Hall.

The dress code for the event is all things yellow, and will have three categories, namely, a 15 km run, 10 km run and 5 km fun walk.

  • 15 km run will begin at 6 am

  • 10 km run will begin at 6:20 am

  • 5 km fun walk will begin at 7 am.

"Let's learn, let's talk about it, let's have conversations and come together and see how we can help reduce the rate of suicide in our state of Goa," concluded Dr Castelino.

DETAILS

WHERE: Salvador Do Mundo Panchayat Hall

WHEN: July 23, 2023

DRESS CODE: Yellow

FREE REGISTRATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14TIbaJb_S4l9f48uyXTyrWH2TMi7OS_cvKGwbGNV3Fs/edit

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