The discussion surrounding mental health is growing and the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan is leading the conversation. The MHF is the go to source for customized mental health education and suicide prevention in your community. The MHF provides individuals with a simple, but effective four-step mental health Action Plan to recognize, understand, accept, and take action when it comes to mental and behavioral health. When you support our organization, you're supporting the be nice. Program in schools, workplaces, faith congregations, and communities - which is proven to change, improve, and save lives.

Your donation makes a difference right here in Michigan and you can take it a step further by educating yourself in the be nice. Action Plan. Take 15 minutes to Take the Pledge on our website - it could save a life.

Human connectedness plays a crucial role in someone's mental health and overall feelings of acceptance and self-worth. be a part of our community and empower yourself to cross the finish line sporting the be nice. logo! You never know whose life will be impacted by your support and awareness efforts - it could even be yours.

As a member of the be nice. team, you will receive support throughout training, be invited to a team meet and greet the week before the race, and of course there are incentives for raising money to support our mission! Fundraising participants will receive a dry fit, race day shirt once $150 is raised and a neon be nice. Nike hat once the $250 mark is met. Our runners and fundraisers will also receive a digital folder with fundraising ideas and downloadable social media content to make meeting their goal easier!