Chelsey Rountree

Chelsey's Race

Fundraising for The Campaign to Change Direction
US$1,001
raised of US$1,000 target
by 29 supporters
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Event: Edinburgh Marathon Festival Full Marathon 2019, on 26 May 2019
We change the culture of mental health to ensure those in need receive support.

Story

Hello, hello! Thanks for taking the time to check out my page.

In a fit of insanity, I decided to register for a marathon.  Edinburgh Marathon, which will take place on May 26th, 2019, specifically.  Most of you know that I love to run and could probably wax poetic about it all day, but this time I want to extend the positive impact of this race beyond my own personal experience: I've decided to run it for charity.

For several reasons, which I will share as my campaign progresses, I've decided to support Change Direction.  Change Direction is an organization that spreads awareness about the importance of mental health to our overall health and then seeks to provide mental health resources to those most in need.  Change Direction then brings these resources to at-risk populations, such as those affected by school shootings and natural disasters.

Once you donate, your money is sent directly to Change Direction.  I will be offering BAKED GOODS in exchange for donations at certain points in the semester, as a way to combine my top three passions: cooking, running, and mental health.  I might even offer things like cheesecakes and multi-layer cakes (this stuff is good and totally homemade, y'all, I don't touch anything with the words "Betty Crocker" across it), to people who live nearby and reach a certain donation threshold to support my cause.  I'll be posting the link to my campaign on the 26th of every month, along with some TL;DR campaign incentive information--keep a lookout, I'll do a short-and-simple post to explain this when I work out the details.

About the charity

The Campaign to Change Direction, a international initiative to change the culture of mental health, encouraging everyone to care for their mental well-being just as they do their physical well-being. The campaign is led by Give an Hour, a national nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to the military community and other at risk populations. Change Direction addresses common barriers to understanding mental health and raises awareness about Five Signs that may indicate someone is suffering emotionally and needs help: change in personality, agitation, withdrawal, decline in personal care, and hopelessness. More than 600 partner organizations are using their unique skills and opportunities to spread awareness. Furthermore, in 2017, Talinda Bennington partnered with Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, President and Founder of Give an Hour, to create 320 Changes Direction – a new component of the Campaign to Change Direction. 320 Changes Direction was named in honor of Talinda’s late husband Chester Bennington- father of six, philanthropist, and lead singer of Linkin Park- who died by suicide in July, 2017. Talinda serves as Ambassador for the Campaign to Change Direction and Founding Partner of 320 Changes Direction. Organizations and individuals who are interested in learning more or making a pledge can visit www.changedirection.org.
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Donation summary

Total raised
US$1,000.20
Online donations
US$1,000.20
Offline donations
US$0.00

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