The Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network Purple Light project is holding its 2nd Annual 5K Race and Fun Walk on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Institute of Living Campus, 200 Retreat Ave, Hartford.
Participants can either run or walk the course, which will be professionally timed. Registration will start at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. race start time. The cost is $40 Adults (18 & Over); $20 Children (17 & Under), Single Circuit Fun Run (10 & Under) is FREE.
Awards will be given for top male and female age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-45, 46-59, 60-69 & 70 & up, and for Single Circuit Fun Run participation.
The event is subject to the State of Connecticut restrictions and Hartford HealthCare COVID-19 protocols.
All proceeds benefit the Purple Light Project which supports our psychiatric patients in Hartford HealthCare’s (HHC) Behavioral Health Network (BHN).
For questions, email Kate McNulty at Katherine.McNulty@hhchealth.org.
The Purple Light Project strives to bring attention and support to mental health patients in Hartford HealthCare’s Behavioral Health Network. Purple signifies the “purple pod” which is the psychiatric section of Hartford Hospital Emergency Department, where the project began in 2020. The light represents our light always being on for those suffering from a mental health crisis. Basic needs like warm winter clothing, food, hygiene supplies, blankets, taxi/bus vouchers, etc. are provided with PLP funds. 100 percent of the funds raised go directly to patients.
