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The 437 Project, Live Inspired 365, and The Compass Center Team Up — Three Organizations, One Mission: Community Healing
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What happens when three powerhouse mental health and healing organizations join forces? An incredible collaboration between The 437 Project, Live Inspired 365, and The Compass Center’s 0.5K – South Dakota’s Laziest Race.
Members of The 437 Project team and Live Inspired 365 are participating in our relaxed third-of-a-mile course on Saturday, June 21 at JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars, bringing together their missions of mental health awareness, positivity, and trauma recovery support.
“We’re excited to support The Compass Center’s mission while showing that community support comes in all forms,” said Carter Mahnke of The 437 Project. “Whether you’re running hundreds of miles or taking a leisurely stroll, every step matters when we’re working together to support mental health and healing.”
Live Inspired 365 will be bringing their signature positive messaging and amazing stickers to spread encouragement throughout the event. “Our mission is to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention by providing resources to support others that are hurting, to help find hope,” said Chantelle Friedman, Co-Founder of Live Inspired 365. “This collaboration perfectly aligns with our goal of spreading messages of positivity and encouragement.”
The Compass Center’s 0.5K is the ultimate leisure event – a lighthearted community gathering where participants complete a 1/3-mile course at any pace they choose, all while supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
“All three of our organizations focus on healing, awareness, and building connected communities,” said Sydney Bartunek, Chief Development and Communications Officer at The Compass Center. “The 437 Project’s dedication to mental health advocacy and Live Inspired 365’s commitment to spreading hope align perfectly with our mission to support trauma recovery. This collaboration shows that whether you’re an endurance athlete, a positivity advocate, or someone who prefers a gentle stroll, we all have a role in creating positive change.”
- Launchpad Zone – Warm-up with food, drinks, and gentle stretching
- The 0.5K “Race” – A leisurely 1/3-mile course completable at any pace
- Recovery Lounge – Post-“race” celebration and community connection
- Amazing Kids Zone – Inflatable games, Build-a-Bear station, airbrush face painting, and fire truck display
- Food & Entertainment – Valentino’s Pizza truck, Coffee ‘n More truck, JJ’s special menu, live DJ from Pinnacle, and MC entertainment
- Live Inspired 365 Positivity Station – Amazing stickers and encouraging messages
- Adults: $50 (Group rate: $30 per person for groups of 4+)
- Kids 0-12: FREE!
- When: Saturday, June 21, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Where: JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars (3000 W. 57th Street)
From endurance running to positive messaging to leisure strolls – this partnership proves there’s power in every pace when communities come together for healing and hope.
About The Compass Center: The Compass Center navigates the journey to healing for all affected by sexual, relational, and family trauma through counseling, advocacy, and prevention education.
About The 437 Project: The 437 Project raises awareness about mental health and suicide prevention by running 437 miles across South Dakota, honoring the lives lost to suicide each year in the state.
About Live Inspired 365: Live Inspired 365 promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention by providing resources to support others that are hurting, to help find hope. They spread messages of positivity and encouragement, with 100% of proceeds supporting their mission.
Contact:
Sydney Bartunek
Chief Development & Communication Officer
The Compass Center
605-661-4645
sydney@thecompasscenter.org