Support Sparc Hope: BDR mental health Walkathon

Our names are Aahna Patel, Eden Mitchell, Andrew Lewarne, Hannah Wang, and Veda Gupta.

We are excited to share an important event we’re hosting at UVA – the Before, During, Recovery Mental Health Walkathon on November 9th. This walk, originally started by Aahna Patel in high school, has raised $10,000 for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention over the past three years. Now, we’re bringing it to UVA.

Our goal is to highlight the three critical stages of mental health:

Before: Promoting mindfulness and true happiness. (Speaker: Professor Cassaniti)

During: Providing resources to those struggling. (Speaker: Sparc Hope Representative)

Recovery: Offering support throughout the recovery journey. (Speaker: Professor Rambo)

This year, all donations will go to Sparc Hope, a local organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Your support will help expand education and access to vital resources.

We welcome any donation, no matter how small. Even $5 will make a difference!

Thank you for your generosity!