The NCANA Run for Joy
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The NCANA Run for Joy 5K
The NCANA Run for Joy is a 5K event held in Winston Salem at Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Dr. The event includes an in-person 5K race and a virtual 5K option. Registration fees are listed for each option and registration periods are set by the organizer.
The event supports mental health advocacy and wellness for health care trainees and providers. It highlights the pressures of medical and clinical training, including rigorous programs, workplace stress, and the stigma that can discourage trainees from seeking help. Proceeds and donations are managed by Run for Joy, Inc, a charitable organization that finances initiatives to enhance mental wellness and provide support for those needing mental health services.
The event description notes that many health care trainees experience mental health challenges and that efforts are needed to reduce stigma and improve access to care. The event was established after the death of a health care trainee and seeks to bring attention and resources to this issue.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K in-person
- Virtual 5K remote option
