Live 4 Tomorrow Today focuses on extinguishing the stigma surrounding mental health
Like many who launch a nonprofit organization, Malory Spring has her own experience and story to tell.
In 2014, her significant other died by suicide, and Spring remembers the traumatic aftermath that followed.
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At the time, one thing that struck Spring and her family was their lack of knowledge concerning the help available in Fayette County.
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While Live 4 Tomorrow Today has been in the planning stages for nearly 10 years, Spring used free time during the pandemic to officially turn it into a nonprofit.
An annual 5K was the first event for the organization.
During the first weekend of September, in recognition of National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month, anyone can sign up to run or walk a 5K. Through that, Spring said, many participants want to honor or recognize a loved one.
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Not only does it give participants a personalized reminder of the event, for Spring, the personal touch helps emphasize the importance of the issue and each person who was lost to or is recovering from mental health struggles or addiction.
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In May, Live 4 Tomorrow Today hosts a car show called Burn Out the Stigma.
The typical car show events occur, including food trucks, trophies and basket raffles, but Spring has also added nearly 20 booths focused on agencies that work in the mental health and drug and alcohol fields.
Guests at the show can pick up educational resources and hear numerous speakers throughout the day, sharing hope, strength and their experiences.
With two successful, annual events under her belt, Spring says she isn无毛视频檛 done.
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When asked about her main mission or goal, Spring hesitates because there simply isn无毛视频檛 one single answer.
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For more information, visit http://www.l4tt.org/ or reach out to Spring through Facebook or Instagram.