StRides Against Suicide & Overdose
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Event
StRides Against Suicide & Overdose is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana at Rogers-Lakewood Park (5501 N. Campbell St., Valparaiso, IN 46385). The event includes running, walking, cycling, and virtual options.
- 1 Mile Walk
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 10 Mile Family Bike Ride
- 40 Mile Bike Ride
- 60 Mile Bike Ride
- 100 Mile Bike Ride
- Virtual 5K Walk/Run
- Virtual Bike Ride (any distance)
Logistics
Entry fees listed on the event page vary by event type: walking and running groups show a price of $40, virtual events $20, and cycling options $40–$50. The event notes that participants receive a tee, lunch, and music at the site, and all participants are eligible for a raffle drawing.
Purpose and impact
Proceeds are used to provide scholarships for mental health and substance abuse treatment for clients in Northwest Indiana who are uninsured or cannot afford care. The event partners with LPA Counseling to award scholarships. Past events have funded treatment sessions for nearly 100 individuals and raised enough to cover 254 sessions. The page notes that every $525 raised pays for seven treatment sessions. The event also reports a $35,000 funding allocation for veterans, active military members, and their families. The organizer highlights local and national context, including that 42% of adults with a mental illness report being unable to afford care and that suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15–34 year‑olds in Indiana. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
