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I Need A Lighthouse's Beacon of Hope 5k

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:35:48 GMT

Click Here to Register Online! Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk - 1 Mile Memory Walk Family Festival & After Party Sunday, May 19 2013 24th Street Park (Virginia Beach Oceanfront) The Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Memory Walk is held annually at the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront. All proceeds from the race support the programs of I Need A Lighthouse, Inc. The mission of I Need A Lighthouse, Inc. is to significantly reduce the loss and suffering from teen and young adult depression, suicide, and suicidal behavior through educational programs and community partnerships. All services are provided in the Hampton Roads community. For more information about Lighthouse's mission and programs click here. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:30 am - 10:00 am Family Festival & Race Registration 10:00 am 5k Run/Walk Start 10:15 am 1 Mile Memory Walk Start 10:30 am - 1 pm Beacon of Hope After Party @ Abbey Road...

After a Suicide: Resources and Support for Grieving Families, Individuals and Communities

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:29:16 GMT

The loss of a loved one to suicide is a tragic event that defies understanding. There are many resources available from reputable sources that can help you find ways to support those grieving. It is important to realize that this is complicated grief, it often involves strong emotions of guilt and anger which need to be acknowledged and addressed. Additionally, creating a community response that is constructive and focuses on protecting community members (especially young people) who may be at risk for suicide is critical. Research has shown clearly that community response is a powerful tool for prevention. Lighthouse recommends two websites as resources for postvention and grief. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is one of the premier organizations researching and working in the area of suicide prevention. Their website can be found at www.afsp.org. The Dougy Center has a wealth of resources for reaching out to those grieving the loss of a loved...

Defining the Problem

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:28:46 GMT

Suicide Affects Thousands Each year in the United States, more that 30,000 lives are cut short by suicide. That means that suicide ends one life every 17 minutes. For every life lost, thousands more are affected by the loss of a child, parent, friend or co-worker. It is a silent epidemic that takes more lives than AIDS or homicide and is vastly underreported by the media. For every HIV/AIDS attributed death, there are two deaths due to suicide. For every two homicides in the US, there are three deaths by suicide. When measuring the impact of suicide, we must also account for the lives affected by suicide attempts. 1,500 Americans attempt suicide every day (one attempt every minute) For every suicide death there are 22 emergency room visits and 5 hospitalizations. Suicide Affects the Young Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people (ages 10-24). According to National Institute of Mental Health, more teenagers...

Beacon of Hope Registration Form

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:23:07 GMT

A Letter to Team Captains

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:53:43 GMT

Dear Beacon of Hope Participant: Thank you for becoming a major force for the Beacon of Hope 5K Run/Walk/Memory Walk to benefit I Need a Lighthouse. The 5K is scheduled for Sunday morning, May 19, 2013 at 24th Street Park at the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. Each year in the United States, more than 30,000 lives are cut short by suicide. That means that suicide ends one life every 17 minutes. For every life lost, thousands more are affected by the loss of a child, parent, friend or co-worker. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people (ages 10-24) in the United States. By participating in the Beacon of Hope 5k & 1 Mile Memory Walk, you are not only making a difference, but you are also inspiring and challenging others to join you in the battle to help eradicate suicide and depression in your community. You can take pride in knowing that all the dollars you raise will benefit...

Welcome to the Beacon of Hope 5k Run/ Walk & 1 Mile Memory Walk

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:50:43 GMT

Sample Team Fundraising Email/Letter

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:07:42 GMT

Click the icon at the bottom of this page to download this letter as a Word document Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters, I am pleased to inform you that I will be participating in the Beacon of Hope 5K on May 29, 2013 to benefit I Need a Lighthouse (http://www.ineedalighthouse.org/). I will be participating with a team and our name is _______________________________. The 5K is scheduled for Sunday morning, May 19, 2013 at 24th Street Park at the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. I am seeking donations of any amount to help this worthy cause. It does not matter if it is $2.00 or $200.00. All the money we raise will be used to battle the epidemic of teen suicide and depression in our community. Each year in the United States, more than 30,000 lives are cut short by suicide. That means that suicide ends one life every 17 minutes. For every life lost, thousands more are affected by the loss of a child, parent, friend or co-worker....

Fundraising Tips

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:06:06 GMT

To get started, click the Fundraise Now button to create a fundraising web page for you or your team. The tips below may give you some ideas as you develop your page and set your fundraising goals. Use your page to reach out to friends via Facebook, Twitter and email. With your help, Beacon of Hope 2013 can be our most successful event yet. Share your personal story If you know a loved one who has been affected by depression, when asking for donations, share how depression and suicide affects you and your family's life. If you want to help the cause, explain what motivated you to join the cause. Mention that the Beacon of Hope 5k will benefit individuals in Hampton Roads. Create a fundraising goal The Beacon of Hope 5K is asking participants to raise money from friends, family, coworkers, and companies. Set the bar high! Since we have specific recommendations on how to raise $250, we encourage team...

Building Your Yeam

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:05:05 GMT

· It is easy to put together a team - just decide on a team name and recruit others to join you! Each person will register individually and you can train, fundraise, walk and/or run together and have fun! · Teams can be comprised of corporate colleagues, community groups, friends, or family members. · Individuals on the same team can compete in different distances...;they can run or walk the 5K or participate in the 1 Mile Memory Walk. Build for your team a feeling of oneness, of dependence on one another and of strength to be derived by unity. - Vince Lombardi STEP 1: WHEN YOU REGISTER, INDICATE YOUR TEAM NAME & NAME OF THE TEAM CAPTAIN Click here to register for the Beacon of Hope Once you have registered, your team name will be added to a drop down menu and anyone else who wants to join your...

Home page content

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:57:19 GMT

The 2013 Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk will be Sunday, May 19, 2013	Please designate Lighthouse for your United Way CFC donations (we are a write in agency)
Click here for details and to register for the race!

Below are our 2012 Sponsors - Stay Tuned for our 2013 Sponsors!

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:52:54 GMT

Become a Beacon of Hope Sponsor

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:47:17 GMT

Please contact Kathleen Wakefield, Executive Director to discuss sponsorship! email: kwakefield@ineedalighthouse.ogr Phone: 757-496-9775 INAL is saving the lives of young people in our community by providing education and awareness around teen depression and suicide. The silent epidemic of youth suicide must not be ignored. We cannot turn a blind eye to preventable suffering and loss of life. Join us as a sponsor of INAL's Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk, 1 Mile Memory Walk and Family Festival on May 19, 2013 and take a stand for the youth in our community! INAL, under the inspiring leadership of Kathleen Wakefield, is the premier organization in Hampton Roads working to educate and inform teens and young adults about the issues of depression and suicide. Kathleen founded INAL ten years ago after losing her wonderful son, Jake, to suicide. So far this year, INAL has presented to over 5,700 9th grade students in Virginia Beach City...

Sample Fundraising Email/Letter

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:15:46 GMT

Click the icon at the bottom of the page to download this letter as a Word document Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters, I am pleased to inform you that I will be participating in the Beacon of Hope 5K on May 19, 2013 to benefit I Need a Lighthouse (http://www.ineedalighthouse.org/). The 5K is scheduled for Sunday morning, May 19, 2013 at 24th Street Park at the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. I am seeking donations of any amount to help this worthy cause. It does not matter if it is $2.00 or $200.00. All the money I raise will be used to battle and eradicate suicide and depression in our community. Each year in the United States, more than 30,000 lives are cut short by suicide. That means that suicide ends one life every 17 minutes. For every life lost, thousands more are affected by the loss of a child, parent, friend or co-worker. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people (ages 10-24) in the United States. You...

Welcome to the Beacon of Hope 5k Run/ Walk & 1 Mile Memory Walk

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:12:17 GMT

Beacon of Hope Participants

Thank you so much for supporting I Need A Lighthouse's 2013 Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk. This page will provide all of the resources you need to set fundraising goals and collect pledges. All information can be downloaded and printed as a pdf. Good luck and thanks for being a beacon of hope!!

A Letter to Race Participants

Welcome to I Need A Lighthouse's Beacon of Hope, we appreciate your support!

Get started by registering online

Download Registration Form

View and download a pdf of the Beacon of Hope Registration Form

Fundraising Tips

Setting goals and reaching them - how to make your team a FUNdraising machine!

Pledge Sheet

View and download a pdf of our Beacon of Hope Pledge Sheet

Sample Fundraising Email/Letter

View and download a sample fundraising letter

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:17:59 GMT

I Need a Lighthouse ,Inc.

2600 Barrett Street,

Virginia Beach VA 23452

(757) 496-9775

fax (757) 340-1788

Beacon of Hope 2012 Team Roster

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:59:28 GMT

Team Captains- The spreadsheet below lists all registered race participants, sorted alphabetically by team name. I will post a new roster every couple of days. Please feel free to email me at kcardone@ineedalighthouse.org with any questions or concerns re: team membership, registration, or any other aspects of the race. Thank you, as always, for making the race a success! Spreadsheet Posted: 5/18/2012 at 8:59 pm event group name first_name last_name 1 Mile Memory Walk 5K for K Melissa Agnello 5K Run/Walk 5K for K Tammy Anslow 5K Run/Walk 5K for K Madison Anslow 5K Run/Walk 5K for K Grayson Anslow 5K Run/Walk 5K for K Michelle Faisca ...

Hampton Roads Resources

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:56:05 GMT

Community Services Agencies Chesapeake Community Services Board 757-548-7000 Eastern Shore Community Services Board 757-422-7707 (emergency) Hampton/Newport News Community Services Board 757-788-0011 (emergency) Norfolk Community Services Board 757-664-7690 (emergency) Portsmouth Community Services Board 757-393-8990 (emergency) Virginia Beach Community Services Board 757-385-0888 (emergency) 757-385-0866 Western Tidewater Community Services Board 757-942-1069 (emergency) Colonial Services Board (Williamsburg) 757-220-3200 (main & crisis intervention) Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck CSB 804-693-5057 800-639-9668 Community Resources Barry Robinson Center (for youth) 800-221-1995 or 757-455-6100 (admissions) Fleet & Family Services 800-FSC-LINE (372-5463) National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 888-486-VAMI (8264) Senior...

Beacon of Hope Teams

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:48:19 GMT

Thank you so much for supporting I Need A Lighthouse's 2012 Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk. This page will provide all of the resources you need to form a team, register team members, set fundraising goals and collect pledges. All information can be downloaded and printed as a pdf. Good luck and GO TEAM!!

A Letter to Team Captains

Welcome team captains, we appreciate your support!

Building Your Team

Guidelines and tips for forming a successful team

Team Fundraising Tips

Setting goals and reaching them - how to make your team a FUNdraising machine!

Registration Form

View and download a pdf of the Beacon of Hope Registration Form

Pledge Sheet

View and download a pdf of our Beacon of Hope Pledge Sheet

Sample Team Fundraising Email/Letter

View and download a sample fundraising letter

Fundraising Tips

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:20:17 GMT

To get started, click the Fundraise Now button to create a fundraising web page for you or your team. The tips below may give you some ideas as you develop your page and set your fundraising goals. Use your page to reach out to friends via Facebook, Twitter and email. With your help, Beacon of Hope 2012 can be our most successful event yet. Share your personal story If you know a loved one who has been affected by depression, when asking for donations, share how depression and suicide affects you and your family's life. If you want to help the cause, explain what motivated you to join the cause. Mention that the Beacon of Hope 5K will benefit individuals in Virginia Beach. Create a fundraising goal The Beacon of Hope 5K is asking participants to raise money from friends, family, coworkers, and companies. Set a high bar! Since we have specific recommendations on how to raise $250, we encourage participant to raise at least $200. You can set...

Beacon of Hope 2012 Registration

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:08:12 GMT

Online Registration for the 2012 Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Memory Walk will be available soon, please visit the general information page to download and print the registration for if you would prefer to mail in your registration. For online registration, please check back soon!

Many Thanks.