Running For Awareness

By MAD21

Relevant Magazine posted a great article about Aurora Amaya called, "In the long run." Ms. Amaya is a professional photographer who has life struggles just like the rest of us. One night, she decided to do something about it. To help herself and others she created "Running for Awareness." It's a long distance run that will bring awareness to the real struggles that people have.

"From October 17 to November 14, Amaya and a fleet of friends, athletes and celebrities will be running across the state of Texas, from the skyline of Dallas to the shoreline of Galveston, in a month-long move of solidarity to promote the pursuit of emotional wellness and transparency. She says it’s a chance to “take emotional health awareness out of the shadows and put it out in the open, for everyone to talk about." Amaya will be trekking approximately 10 miles a day for 29 days. Unlike other charitable runs, everyone is invited and can run as long or as little as they like, but there are no sign-ups. Instead, participants wear shirts on which they have intentionally labeled their personal struggles, casting them into the light for all to see. That’s the entrance fee: the freedom found in self-disclosure."

What a great idea. Go check out all the information. Maybe it will inspire you and help you get an idea regarding something you can do to help people.