Richard and Debbie Zegarra founded Ethan’s Purpose, a suicide prevention nonprofit, after losing their son Ethan.
Since its inception in 2018, Ethan’s Purpose has provided suicide prevention training to more than 520 teachers and school administrators, offered counseling to over 335 students and reached more than 5,700 students through Ethan’s Challenge–a mental health and suicide awareness program.
Additionally, they started Ethan’s Purpose 5K Run/Walk. The sixth annual event will take place on Sept. 13 at North Pointe Elementary in Hebron. Activities begin at 8 a.m., with the race starting at 9 a.m., followed by an award ceremony for the top finishers.
The event will also feature ten tables from local partner resource organizations, offering valuable information about community services that support mental health and wellness.
Besides the race, the day will feature family-friendly activities such as face painting,
a selfie booth, Mindfulness Station, a creative balloon artist, food, drinks, and music. This year’s new additions include a fun run for kids and remembrance signs to honor those who have lost their lives to suicide.
Find more information at ethanspurpose.org.