Mental Health Matters 5K

Partnering to prevent suicide

The Mental Health Matters 5K is held annually in September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Proceeds benefit our mission.

September 26, 2026 | Hiawatha, IA

Since it began in 2020, the Mental Health Matters 5K in Memory of Jeff Vipond has raised more than $67,000 to support suicide prevention efforts at Foundation 2 Crisis Services.

In 2024, these gifts were honored with naming rights to a conference room and a Legacy Wall tile in honor of Jeff Vipond, and a Legacy Wall tile in honor of Blaine Schumacher, at the Foundation 2 Crisis Services new headquarters building. Jeff and Blaine’s families have been instrumental in hosting the Mental Health Matters 5K.

Mental Health Matters 5K