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Wings' 2023 Race for Healing
In Person 5k & Virtual Month-Long "Race" & Fundraising Opportunity
The importance of recognizing CSA
Childhood sexual abuse impacts…
1 in 4 women
1 in 6 men
1 in 5 people
They are our neighbors, family members, coworkers, and friends. They matter. Their needs matter.
Wings celebrates Childhood Sexual Abuse Awareness Month (CSA-SAM), every September.
In Person Race Details
This September, Wings will host its annual Race for Healing in person on September 9th, 2023, at Great Lawn Park in Denver, CO. Wings' Race for Healing is a movement for healing, voice, and empowerment. This event brings us together as a community to stand up for adult survivors of CSA and encourage one another to engage in activities that promote healing. We believe the path to healing is unique for each person and can be amplified by being in community.
Day of in person race schedule:
8:00 – Registration Opens
8:25 – Bilingual Yoga provided by Buffalo + Sparrow Yoga Collective
8:45 – Announcements
9:00 – Race Kick-off!
9:45 – Awards Ceremony
10:30 – Wrap up race / Closing Remarks
Throughout the duration of the race, there will be community partners present for those interested in learning more about Wings' partners in this work & those that support the vision of: Healthy lives, relationships and communities – for all.
"5K Your Way” - Virtual 5K Options & Participation
The past few years, we pivoted our events and learned that we can create space to heal virtually. We are excited to continue offering a virtual 5k option so that you can lean into the healing power of community from wherever you are (if this option works better for you and/or you can’t join us for the in-person event!)
Throughout CSA-SAM, Wings encourages participants from all over the country to engage in their own 5k activities! Participate and Create Space to Heal – No Matter Where You Are. Every healing journey looks different, and we want YOU to decide what creating space to heal might look like for you this September. What types of activities might you do?
5 Kinds of Healing Activities: Mind, Body, Spirit, Emotional & Relational Activities
Mind | Stimulate your brain
- Reading/learning (topics might include healing from trauma, including sexualized and racialized trauma and other important topics to our world today), writing, drawing, painting, coloring, doing puzzles, listening to podcasts
Body | Engage in physical activity
- Running, walking or jogging, biking, paddle boarding, yoga, dance, breathwork, knitting
Spirit | Nourish your soul
- Listening to Music, singing, mindfulness, meditation, prayer or contemplation, being in nature, gardening, walking a labyrinth
Emotional | Tap into how you feel
- Journaling about your mood, verbally processing your emotions, sharing feelings with others, having a good cry, asking for and receiving support, doing a check in with yourself—how are you doing?
Relational / Connection | Be in community
- Having coffee or dinner with a friend or many friends, getting together for any of the activities above for FUN and ENJOYMENT, spending time by yourself and connecting with your relationship to yourself / Inner Child, having a healing conversation with someone close to you. Practice sharing your heart, being heard – and allowing others to do the same.
Be intentional about connection this September
Whichever way you decide to join us this September: coming out for the in-person race, utilizing the virtual option & 5k-ing your own way, or perhaps joining in for both – we are grateful for your participation & dedication to showing up and being in community with adult survivors of CSA.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our email at raceforhealing@wingsfound.org & we will get back to you with 48 hours!
Have a few questions before you sign up? Check out our FAQ page!
$25,000 Match!
Healing Happens in Community
#TogetherWeSoar
2023 Race for Healing T-shirt
Thank you to our sponsors!
You can help us reach $25,000 to support adult survivors
Every donation will be DOUBLED - so you can have 2x the impact.
Made possible by Lisa Levin Appel in honor of Marilyn Van Derbur Atler and all survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Together, our $25,000 will become $50,000!
Wings' 2023 Race for Healing
Wings' 2023 Race for Healing
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Wings' 2023 Race for Healing
Thank You for joining the Race for Healing!
A copy of your receipt will be emailed to you along with more information on setting up your fundraising page and updates throughout the month of September.
Together, we can usher in a world where all adult survivors can speak about, heal from, and thrive beyond CSA trauma.
#HealingHappensInCommunity #SpaceToHeal
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