Jog For Jordan
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My name is Alyssa Woodward. I am a senior at Carson High School. Sixteen months ago, I lost my big brother Jordan to suicide. My life changed forever that day and I have spent a lot of time thinking of some way to honor him. Statistics don’t lie.
According to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, there are over 44,000 suicides in the United States annually, making it the tenth leading cause of death. That is, on average, 121 suicides per day. I don’t want my brother’s legacy to be just a statistic.
To cement Jordan’s memory, for my senior project, I am establishing a scholarship in his name supported by a 5k/10k race and private donations. The scholarship will consist of two recipients, one female and one male and will be awarded based on set criteria and a volunteer selection committee. It is my initial goal to make this an annual event, in hopes of providing this scholarship each academic school year. My long term goal would be for this event to become part of a statewide initiative for suicide awareness and prevention.
My intent of this Go Fund Me account is raise money for race costs such as insurance, medals/trophies, food, bibs, the DJ, aid station supplies, timing system, course marking supplies, etc. Any funds raised above the race costs will be split between the scholarship and our local non-profit suicide prevention network.
I grately appreciate any help that you can provide. I BELEIVE this is for a wonderful cause.
According to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, there are over 44,000 suicides in the United States annually, making it the tenth leading cause of death. That is, on average, 121 suicides per day. I don’t want my brother’s legacy to be just a statistic.
To cement Jordan’s memory, for my senior project, I am establishing a scholarship in his name supported by a 5k/10k race and private donations. The scholarship will consist of two recipients, one female and one male and will be awarded based on set criteria and a volunteer selection committee. It is my initial goal to make this an annual event, in hopes of providing this scholarship each academic school year. My long term goal would be for this event to become part of a statewide initiative for suicide awareness and prevention.
My intent of this Go Fund Me account is raise money for race costs such as insurance, medals/trophies, food, bibs, the DJ, aid station supplies, timing system, course marking supplies, etc. Any funds raised above the race costs will be split between the scholarship and our local non-profit suicide prevention network.
I grately appreciate any help that you can provide. I BELEIVE this is for a wonderful cause.
Organizer
Kelly Woodward
Organizer
Carson City, NV
