Aurea Roddy

October 12, 2025 5:00am - 4:00pm

I'm preparing for my first marathon, the Chicago Marathon, and running has helped me with mental health struggles, like depression and anxiety. I used to hate running, but over time, I started to enjoy it because it helps me feel happier and clears my mind. Depression can make people feel tired, sad, and isolated, especially young people dealing with stress or changes in life. I support Erika's Lighthouse, a nonprofit charity that educates young people and schools about mental health and helps reduce the stigma around depression and mental health. I'm using marathon as a way to raise awareness and support the charity’s work. I encourage others to join me in supporting the cause and spreading awareness about mental health.

Erika's Lighthouse is determined to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. We are dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education. We create middle school and high school teen depression awareness programs so educators and teens can create safe spaces to learn about depression, letting students know they are never alone, and there is somewhere to turn.

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Thomas Dammeyer 8 hours ago $50.00
Dennis Habig 12 hours ago
Janice Liang 22 hours ago
Jessica Wishard 3 days ago
Racquel Escobar 3 days ago $100.00

Racquel Escobar 3 days ago $100.00
Kay Roddy 5 days ago $100.00
Elizabeth Beerman We are very proud of you Aurea! Love you! The Beerman’s 2 weeks ago $100.00
Patti Krebsbach You can do this, Aurea!! 2 weeks ago $78.71
Anonymous 6 days ago $52.47

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