Thumbs Up 5K & 10K

The annual Thumbs Up High 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention is presented by First Bank of Elk River & Health Partners.

The Thumbs Up Movement
THUMBS UP was founded in 2014 by several community members in honor of two great men, Bob Schmit and Chuck Dahlheimer, who like many others took their lives after living in silence from a mental illness. THUMBS UP is all about EMBRACING those who are struggling and breaking the stigma around mental health. Connecting, supporting and encouraging one another to talk about their feelings and challenges and to “KEEP MOVING FORWARD”. We are dedicated to educating and teaching about mental illness, the warning signs of suicide, what you can to do help others who struggle and community awareness initiatives. Let’s UNITE to help others to KEEP MOVING FORWARD. #KEEPMOVINGFORWARD

Mission Statement
“We value LIFE and we ASPIRE to help others in our COMMUNITY by talking about MENTAL HEALTH.”

Mission

• Help promote wellness and positive living for people through awareness and early education programs.
• Encourage people to be open, engage in conversation, and be vulnerable.
• Connect people to support services in the area.
• Create a movement with a brand that makes mental health relatable and that people can build a relationship with.

This is How We’ll Achieve the Mission
Kickstart important conversations via our THUMBS UP apparel. Encourage social connectedness via our community fundraising events. Drive awareness via carefully selected relationships with individuals and organizations. Inform, educate and teach coping skills for those who struggle with a mental illness.

How Can You Join the Thumbs Up Movement?
By buying apparel, you can help break the stigma and start the conversation.

Alternatively, by making a donation to THUMBS UP you are helping us support our mission and vision. You can make a fully tax-deductible donation right now by visiting the official race website.