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Why are you participating in this event?

To honor my mom Gail Boledovich who I lost to mental illness and ultimately suicide and to prevent similar tragedies.

A friends Daughter commited suicide last year. Supporting him.

To support mental health!!

I have a family memeber that committed suicide

In honor of my mother who has passed away. She suffered from depression but died from Alzheimer's.

As a masters level student of clinical psychology I recognize the importance of mental health awareness and education

Because my sister committed suicide.

This issue hits close to home I want to honor my family.

I am a mental health clinician and support the cause.

I run on Vinesta all the time

My beautiful mother died by suicide in November 2005.

Promote mental health awareness and treatment.

My brother died of suicide Mar. 30 2007.

One of my best friends committed suicide.

This will be my first 5K and I want to see how well I can do.

For my mother who is lost in her alzhiemers disorderand my brother who struggles with schizophrenia and suicide.

My sister committed suicide.

To challenge myself.

my boyfriend's sister committed suicide.

I am a clinical social worker in the mental health field I have a brother in law with schizophrenia and I also have done research with Steve Taylor in the past.

I am a social worker in the field and also suffer from depression and anxiety.

I love it and what it supports.

I suffered PPD after having my son and feel that women are afraid most of the time to talk to anyone about it.

Just became a MOM myself on St. Patrick's Day. Run/walking to get back in shape and for mother's day.

I lost a brother to suicide due to bi polar.

My dad committed suicide 3/9/06.

My husband took his own life 3/9/06.
 
My son is Bipolar. My uncle committed suicide in November 06. He was bipolar.

My wife works with and is a huge advocate for mental health awareness and my brother has schizophrenia.

The Boledovich family means a lot to me. I knew Gail and miss her. To see what pain the Boledovich family went through and has to continue to go through breaks my heart. I hope that M.O.M helps prevent another family from losing their mother.

To run in it with my mom...to honor my mother.

To lend my support to such a good cause.

I am participating because I believe we all can help and everyone can make a difference. I believe in life and love. I believe in Gail's four amazing children especially Julie who has been an inspiration to me and a light in my sometimes gray life since the day I met her. This is a truly amazing event one that everyone can believe in.

In memory of my nephew Scott Bishop

To support a worthy cause.

Because I am bi-polar and would like to raise awareness.

One of my cousins and a friend of mine from high school committed suicide.

I am a psychotherapist and want to fully support your cause.

To bring awareness to depression.

I am doing this for my friend who is bi-polar.

In honor/memory of my uncle Rob who took his own life two Septembers ago. Also, in honor of my new friends who lost their mother to suicide and put this awesome race together to make a positive difference in out futures!

Nephew committed suicide 11-7-02.

I have been suffering from depression for over 20 years as well as members of my family.

To support a good cause in my neighborhood.

I think this is a great way to raise awareness and funds for mental health!!

For my mother.

I knew Gail and went to school with Trisha

I have known Paul for a while and fully support the cause.

To support a wonderful family!

Because it's a cause that's very close to my heart.

(1) My life has been affected by mental illness in people close to me; (2) I admire the courage of the Boledovich family in putting together such a wonderful event; (3) I love to run and am just getting back into doing 5Ks!

To put the person who matters most in my life in the spotlight. Mom

I have seen how mental illness can affect a person on a day-to-day basis. I can relate towards mental illness and believe more needs to be done to control these illnesses.

To support a wonderful friend and reduce the stereotypes that surround mental illness

To support M.O.M. started by a great person and friend.

I think it's an inspired way to honor the memory of a loved mom.

Due to a string of family history in depression and schizophrenia and because this race supports a great cause.

For moral support and to support more research

My brother committed suicide.

I love my mom and my life wouldn't be the same without her.

I've been a mental health professional for about 30 years.

I work at St. John Oakland Hospital in mental health. I feel it is very important to spread the word about mental illness give people with mental illness a voice and eliminate the stigma.

Because a very good friend of mine just lost her dad to suicide... and this is an amazing idea!

I am so moved by the work Julie and her family have done to promote suicide awareness. I want to support their cause.

Sounds like a good charity and I like to run in these type of events.

I am participating in the race to celebrate the wonderful life of Gail Boledovich and to support her family and future research.

I am a thirty one year old professional female who has been battling depression since I was a teenager. As a teen, I only had one depressive episode. My depression has gotten worse as I have gotten older. Your story really touched me and I really admire how you have encouraged others to talk about mental illness. If half of my co-workers and friends knew about my illness they would be shocked.

My daughter suffers from depression.

My son and my niece both suffer from depression.

To bring awareness to the struggles that come with mental health issues and to destigmatize those who struggle with same.

I have a son who committed suicide 3 1/2 yrs ago. This is in memory of him Scott Bishop. He is resting now in the Lord. How I miss him!!!

My grandfather committed suicide when I was young. Both of my parents are mentally ill.

This cause is worthy for more than one reason... I feel that it reaffirms to individuals that if they're feeling suicidal that there is help out there and reassures for them that their not alone. Also I'm so proud of the Bodelovich family and their accomplishments for taking a negative situation in their life and turning it into something so amazing and positive that will not only be a support system for them but an out reach program for others who may be going through or have went through a similar situation. The awareness is so important and it's about time that an event like this will take place within the community.

My mother is bipolar.

It's important and I want to help in any way I can

What quality do you admire most about your mom?

Her strength and never ending energy for helping others.

Her unconditional loving nature.

She was an advocate and a loving mother.

Her strength unending support and love and her ability to put all others first.

Her determination and confidence to do anything!!

She keeps going and going!

She loved me very much.

My mother always had something good to say about everyone and always had this great twinkle in her eyes.

Her unfaltering love.

How she was able to get everything done while raising 5 children and helping run our family farm.

Her strength to get through good times as well as bad times in life.

She likes music and sports like me!

She was an unusually thoughtful and generous person.

Her ability to comfort.

Her devotion to our family.

Her drive to succeed.

Her energy.

Her faithfullness.

Her Integrity.

Her kindness towards everyone and her individualism.

Her perpetual strength and resilence.

Her positive outlook on life and what it brings.

Her willingness to do anything for me and my siblings.

Her youthful smile and zest for life. 

I admire her ability to be non-judgemental and to let me make my own decisions and mistakes.

My mom is the smartest and strongest person I know.

Patience...raising six children isn't easy. I respect her for that.

She is BEAUTIFUL.

She raised 3 boys on her own.

She showed me by her action that you can have female friends and social activies and be mom.

She was always there for me with unconditional love.

She will go anywhere and and do anything for me.

She's thoughtful and never forgets a bday holiday etc

That she is a loving tender woman. She is always there for me and her being a mother didn't stop when I turned 18 years of age.

The way she makes the best out of every situtation and her ability to see the best in everyone.

I am so lucky to have a mom like her...she has given me life more than once...first by creating it then by saving it.

Her creativity.

It was her love of the Lord.

Strong female roll model.

Her spirit.

Her perseverance!

She is supportive and kind.

Her willingness to give unconditionally to everyone in her life.

Her strength, guidance, selflessness

Her compassion.

Unconditional love.

I admire her intelligence.

My mother is the strongest person I know.

Her graceful endurance in the face of her physical challenges.

Her giving and caring character.

Her constant generosity and kindness

Her unselfish ability to support me in any decision I make in my life.

Even at the times when it's hardest to love a person, she's still there.

How strong she is.

When she's happy, I love her laugh

My mother is my best friend and her love has made me a better person.

Her strength and honesty

Her determination.

I admire her everlasting love and compassion for her children. I know she would do anything for one of her children and would never put herself first.

My mother is the strongest person I know and she has the patience of a saint.

No matter what I do she is always there for me and treats me with a kindness that I probably do not deserve.

Her versatility.

Her confidence.

Even though she is mentally ill she is the most loving person I have ever met.

She is the most generous person I have ever met.


What words of encouragement/support would you want to give to someone contemplating suicide?

Please tell your doctor and your loved ones how you are feeling so that they can help you. There is always hope.

We can help you get through this here at UM.

Life is beautiful don't give up on it!

The sun will eventually come back out and shine. Be patient.

Seek help. Don't think you can do it alone.

There is hope.

You may think your pain will end but everyone else's will become worse. Every life is precious to someone!

That others love them and would really miss them.

Think about the pain you leave behind for your love ones to deal with everyday of their lives!

I would want them to know that they have a God who values their life and loves them. They were lovingly created and that they are special.

While these feelings are not permanent suicide is. There is someone out there that truly cares about you and wants to help you through this.

You're too important to us and we need you here.

My husband lost his life to cancer and did not have the choice to live - choose life.

Look for support and open up to family and friends.

Your family loves you and the world needs you.

This to shall pass.

It's not worth itthere's more to life than whatever is causing you grief.

Jesus is absolutely in love with you.

Life is full of rough patches. you can get through this. Help IS available you are NOT alone.

Life is short and beautiful. Noting is worth taking your own life. There are many good people and organizations that can help you understand your value and purpose in this world.

Suicide is a permenant solution to a problem that can be improved.

Talk to my mom! She is an awesome person if you need someone to listen to you!

That i am their friend and will help them get thru the yucky stuff.

There is light at the end of the tunnel and I will help you get there.

Think of the others you may be hurting.

Think of what the survivors will be left with...nothing.

to talk to others who went through similar situations.

When you are at the bottom there is no where to go but up if you are willing to seek help.

You are never alone. God is always here for you; all you have to do is call on Him.

You are special and have a purpose on this earth.



Life is precious. How is yours?

Getting better all the time.

I am just newly pregnant and expect my first child in October.

My life is fabulous! I thank God everyday for everything I have, my great support system, and little everyday miracles.

My life is full of blessings.

I thank God for it every day.

I'm blessed with a wonderful family and great group of friends.

Awesome. God has blessed me in so many ways I want to give back to others.

I do my best to live each day to the fullest! No matter how much negativity that is thrown my way during the course of a day I do my best to search for the positive in every obstacle no matter how small it might be. I feel that positive thoughts are a key to life and that they can be found in any situation as long as you look for them!

I would be lying if I said I too had not attempted suicide. I wanted a way out because I wanted the pain to stop. I always associated mental illness with being weak which only worsened my depression. I finally accepted that depression along with other mental illnesses are beyond the control of the sufferer. It is all about brain chemistry.

I am more and more aware of how precious it is with each coming day.

Fantastic.

Challenging but worth every minute.

Amazing. I have a 10-month old who I adore and an amazing husband.

Could be gone tomorrow. Sometimes very dark; sometimes very light. Find meaning and worth for it only when loving and being loved.