You Matter 5K

You Matter 5K Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:18pt">&#x1f3c3;‍♀️ You Matter 5K</span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Location: Purdue Fort Wayne Campus</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Start Time: 8:30 AM</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">&#x1f499; About the Race</span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">The You Matter 5K is more than just a run — it’s a movement. Organized by Chi Eta Sigma, the honor society of the graduate counseling program at Purdue Fort Wayne, this event raises awareness for suicide prevention and mental health while funding continuing education opportunities for future counselors.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Whether you’re running in memory of a loved one, to support a friend, or simply to say &#34;You Matter&#34;, your participation helps us build a stronger, more compassionate community.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">In addition to uplifting signs encouraging you on your journey, we will have fun stops and activities along the way!</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">&#x1f4ac; “You Matter Because…” </span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Throughout the race course, you’ll see personalized signs sharing messages of encouragement, remembrance, and hope.</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Sponsors and participants can submit a name or message to appear on these signs, making each step a meaningful one.</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">&#x1f3c5; Registration Includes:</span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Race entry</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">You Matter 5K t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by August 16)</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Finisher token</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f3c1; Course Info</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">The race takes place on the beautiful Purdue Fort Wayne campus!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">&#x1f4b2; All proceeds go toward:</span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Suicide prevention awareness efforts through Stop Suicide Northeast Indiana</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">Continuing education for graduate counseling students through Chi Eta Sigma</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">More information can be found at <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/youmatter5k/home/sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://sites.google.com/view/youmatter5k/home/sponsorship</a></span><span style="font-size:14pt"></span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">&#x1f9fe; Want to Sponsor?</span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt">We offer multiple sponsorship tiers with race-day perks, promotional opportunities, and sign placements along the course. View the full sponsorship flyer at <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/youmatter5k/home/sponsorship/sponsor-flyer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://sites.google.com/view/youmatter5k/home/sponsorship/sponsor-flyer</a></span><span style="font-size:14pt"></span></li></ul>