Getting Started
Donations?
All donations will directly benefit Ignite Mental Health, a non-profit sponsored project of GVNGORG a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We will retain this status until we receive our standalone 501(c)3 status. If you would like to request an official tax receipt please contact us at: sean@ignitemh.org
Personalizing my Fundraising Page?
Please do! Through “Edit my Fundraiser” tab you can upload a photo and tell your own story about why Change-the-norm is important to you, how it touches your heart, and why it matters. Reach out to everyone you know to ask them for their help in reaching your goal!
Virtual 5k Happenings
What is a 1K Walkathon?
To read more about the 1k walkathon, including details, click here.
When Can I Apply to Be a Social Impact Advocate for the 5K?
Registration is open from today until July 1st.
When Can I Register to Participate in the 5K?
Registration is open from today until July 27th.
When Will the 1K Take Place?
You can start your 1k and complete your one kilometer by July 27th. You are able to complete the distance at any time you choose between those dates.
Is There a Specific Location for the 1K?
There is no specific location for the 1k. Since it’s a virtual event, feel free to participate wherever you are most comfortable. This could be at a track with your team, through the streets of a city, or even at the on a treadmill at the gym. You could even get a group together to make the 1k a more interactive experience!
Do I Need to Run the 1K?
No! You can complete the 1k however you’d like. Some examples include running, walking, biking, swimming, or rowing. You can also complete the 1k all at once or you can divide it up if you need!
What Do I Do When I’ve Completed the 1K?
At a minimum we require you to update your profile showing you have completed it. If you would like you can also post a photo to your fundraiser page showing you have completed the 1k, to share your accomplishments.
We encourage our participants to post a picture on social media showing you completed the event! You can share it on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other platform of your choosing. Make sure to use the hashtag #breakthestigma and tag us @ignitementalhealth in your post! We will email the completion certificates upon the end of the event dates.
Will the 1K Be Timed?
Since the 1k is virtual, no official time logs will be recorded. Your participation and completion is carried out through the honor system. If you’d like to show your supporters that you completed the 1k, make sure to post a picture of yourself participating or screenshot your route from a running mobile app that tracks your location.
When Can I Expect To Receive My Fundraising Prizes?
Thank you for fundraising and reaching your goals! Please allow between 4-8 weeks after finish date of the 1k walkathon (July 27th) to receive your well-deserved prizes. Upon completion of the event, a confirmation email will be sent to prize winners to ensure the mailing address is correct.