The faces behind poppy's Run

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 On November 13, 1982, my grandfather "Poppy", died by suicide. On March 9, 2022, my father, also "Poppy", died by suicide. My family, loved ones, friends and I are devastated. And we are not alone. 

Suicide rates are on the rise in The United States. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. with 45,979 deaths in 2020. This is about one death every 11 minutes. The number of people who attempt or think about suicide is even higher. Suicide affects the health and well-being of surviving family, friends, co-workers, loved ones and the community. 

Personally, I continue to struggle with the grief and trauma from both losses. The nagging question plays over and over in my mind, "Is there anything I could have done to prevent either or both suicides?"  

I am doing something about it! I have rallied my family, friends, co-workers, and loved ones to join me in putting on the second annual Poppy's Run For Life!  

So far we have donated $65,000 to the Montrose Center and $65,000 to Alexander JFS.  And, we are just beginning our work.    

We are changing the conversation about suicide, bringing communities together, and raising funds for suicide prevention, awareness and education.  Please get in touch and let me know how you want to be involved.     

- Caryn Honig, Founder & Race Director

carynhonig@gmail.com