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URL:https://thechasfoundation.org/events/12th-annual-chas-foundation-5k/
SUMMARY:12th Annual CHAS Foundation 5K Walk
DESCRIPTION:\n\n			Save the Date! September 5\, 2026	\n	The CHAS Foundation
  5K Walk/Run\n	Operated by the Tidewater Striders\, this is a charity fund
 raiser event\, 2026 marks its 12th year benefiting local initiatives to im
 prove delivery of mental health care in the Hampton Roads area. \nThe race
  is a certified fast out and back 5K course and a 1-mile Fun Run that cour
 ses through the scenic Harbour View area of Suffolk that runs alongside a 
 golf course and passes several beautiful lakes. \n	This race is for everyo
 ne from elite runners to walkers.\nProceeds from the race will be used by 
 The CHAS Foundation to improve access to local mental health care. Board m
 embers will be on site to answer any questions and explain ongoing program
 s this race supports.\n\n\n				\n	\n	\nDr. Mark Lawson's Story:  I have h
 ad many challenges in my life as a Naval Officer and physician but my grea
 test challenge was in trying to help my beautiful daughter cope with menta
 l health issues.  I was shocked how difficult it was in Tidewater to rece
 ive timely\, adequate mental health care even as a member of the medical c
 ommunity.  My daughter's needs progressively escalated with much of the b
 urden of caring for her mental illness falling on the family.\nThe anxiety
  and worry was crushing at times as we searched for the resources to help 
 her get better.  Even having excellent health insurance was of little hel
 p in getting the resources she needed.  We lost this beautiful young lady
  on January 23\, 2013 and have dedicated ourselves to the advancement of e
 ffective mental health care and improved mental health resources for patie
 nts and families in Tidewater.  Being an avid runner\, I thought putting 
 on a charity race to raise funds for this cause was in order. Out of this 
 personal loss has come The CHAS Foundation 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
   100% of funds raised will go to supporting The CHAS Foundation and impr
 oved mental health care in Hampton Roads.\n\nOn October 18th 2015 the CHAS
  5k race was born to support the running community and fundraise for The C
 HAS Foundation's efforts to improve local mental health care.  We are now
  in our 11th year with management of the race itself being undertaken by T
 idewater Striders.\nWe continue to attract elite runners from across Tidew
 ater looking to break our 5K course records for monetary awards which adds
  to the fun. We continue to have a loyal and going number of business and 
 personal sponsors powering the fundraising for this organization's charita
 ble efforts. \n\n
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LOCATION:Towne Bank University\, 6009 Harbour View Blvd.\, Suffolk\, VA\, 2
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