The participants will be running for healing and hope.
The Second Annual Rickney B. Hunter Miles For Minds 3K Run will take place on Saturday, June 13, at DeBardeleben Park in downtown Bessemer.
The event supports and brings awareness to mental health issues.
Hosting the event is the Mabel L. Chambers Endowment.
Everyone is welcome to participate. All ages.
The purpose of the 3K Run is to raise awareness of men’s mental health, honor the legacy of Rickney B. Hunter, and promote healing, hope, and resilience in our community.
Coordinating the fundraiser are BryOnda A. Collins, founder of the event, and Courtney Hunter.
The 3K Run will start at 8 a.m., and the One Mile Run begins at 9 a.m.
Collins said: “I want to acknowledge Mayor Kenneth Gulley, the Bessemer City Council, and the Bessemer Police and Fire Departments for their support.”
Vendors will be set up, including:
- Quench Hydration
- Broken Dreams
- Starling Consulting, LLC
Nieshia M. Brown, Ed.S, LPC-S, a therapist, will be on site.
For more information, visit:
https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Bessemer/
