ON THE MOVE FOR MENTAL HEALTH is a virtual acti
vity challenge that promises a month of motivation, self-care, and wellness
– with a little friendly competition and fun sprinkled in! We invite you t
o shake off the winter blues, get up and get moving, and help support menta
l health and wellness services provided by Jefferson Center.Join the Virtual Activity Challenge<
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Throughout the month of May , you can raise funds to benefit Jefferson Center while tracking and postin g your accomplishments in running, walking, biking, hiking, swimming, yoga, meditation... any wellness activity you choose. You may sign up as an individual or gather your friends, family or co-workers and form a team of up to four people. Registration is FREE, a nd once you've signed up, you can set your goals and track your accomplishm ents in two areas - fundraising and activities.
Fundraising - When you sign up for the Challenge, yo u will automatically be entered as a fundraiser, and we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed. You may se t your own fundraising goal, and there is no minimum fundraising amount req uired. There are several fundraising milestones, and you'll be rewarded as you reach each one! If you want to join the Challenge but prefer not to set up a fundraiser, you may donate on your own.
Activities - You can choose any activity you like, the more the better! As you complete each one, you'll post your accomplishment s, collect virtual badges, and earn bragging rights to share on social medi a. The top three activity finishers (both individuals and teams) will recei ve award medals.
If joining a
n activity challenge is not for you, no problem! For a starting donation of
$25.00, you can become part of the Cheering Section! You'll have the optio
n to register as a fundraiser, or make an additional donation on your own.
Either way, you can still be part of the fun! There are several fundraising
milestones, and you'll be rewarded as you reach each one!
This past year has been difficult for all of us, and it has been especially tough for people who struggle with a ment al health or substance use issue. All monies raised in this challenge will benefit mental health and wellness services provided by Jefferson Center. T he link between emotional and physical well-being is a key component of rec overy, and we offer both traditional and holistic alternatives that build o n a person's unique strengths and interests to help improve total health.