Mark Your Calendars for the 6th Annual Run for Alana

Start Pride month off strong with the 6th Annual Run for Alana at Odell Brewing Sloan’s Lake or virtually June 1.

“We started this foundation in honor of Alana Chen, who we lost to suicide in 2019 after she experienced years of conversion therapy that deeply affected her mental health,” says Carissa Chen, co-founder of the Alana Faith Chen Foundation. “To carry on Alana’s legacy, our mission is to ensure LGBTQ+ people at risk of suicide have access to the mental health treatment and therapy they need.” Learn more about Alana’s story here.

Everyone runs three miles to honor Alana’s life, her kindness, and her light. They run for the LGBTQ+ community—because access to affirming mental health care can save lives. No one should feel alone or unworthy of love. They run for change—because LGBTQ+ youth are more than three times more likely to attempt suicide than their straight/cis counterparts. Every mile someone runs is a reminder that the foundation can do more to support them. Every step taken, every dollar raised, and every story shared helps further the work of the Alana Faith Chen Foundation. Your participation directly supports programs that offer vital resources, therapy access, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ folks.

For those not in Denver, sign up to participate virtually from anywhere in the world. Walk, jog, or run in your neighborhood or on a treadmill, and don’t forget to share your journey on social media. Tag @alanafaithchenfoundation so we can celebrate your support together. The in-person event takes place at Odell Brewing Sloan’s Lake starting at 10:30 a.m., followed by an afterparty with free beer, music, and a prize giveaway

Make sure to sign up today, donate, and ask friends to sponsor your run—The goal is $10,000!

Photo By Amber Haymaker