19th Annual With Hope 5K

We invite you to join us as we "Take a Step for Suicide Prevention".  Our goal remains the same:  Raise Awareness and Funds to Help Prevent Suicide!

EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

NO DOGS PLEASE!

All participants will receive an event t-shirt (while supplies last) and a finisher medal! 

To see information on Fundraising Levels click on the FUNDRAISING TAB above and click on HOW TO FUNDRAISE.

**General  Raffle tickets will be sold on day of event! Winner MUST BE present to win. 

On May 25, 2005, Amber Craig died by suicide. We lost a creative, beautiful, strong, loving, and yet, deeply wounded young lady. She was 14 and a half years old. Through her action, a community was devastated.

 ​Amber was an avid soccer player, a good student, and had many friends. She was silly. She was bold. She was encouraging. She was determined. She was… Amber.  We now know, that Amber was also profoundly sad and didn’t believe anyone else had felt the way she did. She masked her pain amid her talents and accomplishments. She hid her struggles from her friends, family, and a community of people who truly loved her.  Amber’s inability to share her pain and struggles has tragically affected those who loved her deeply. This website is dedicated to Amber and people like Amber, who feel alone, wish they could share their darkest thoughts, and are unable to reach out.

​We wish we could turn back time and talk to her just once more, give her hope, get her help, and let her know how very loved she was…is. Our mission now is to offer hope, help, and resources to the hurting. You are not alone, your life matters, and you are loved.

With Hope, the Amber Craig Foundation annually provides our highly successful educational programs on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention to over 15,000 students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members. Our programs are designed to educate, equip, and empower individuals to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to provide them with resources for critical life-saving intervention. Additionally, the With Hope Foundation provides grief support through our Friends With Hope Suicide Bereavement Support Group. We provide individual counseling resources and referrals for individuals dealing with the traumatic loss of a loved one to suicide who are at an increased risk for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicide.

Tax ID # 74-3151202

To register as a sponsor click HERE

* To register as an Event Sponsor for our Vendor Expo Only, please sign up HERE

What time does the race start? 
The race starts at 9:00AM, but arrive early to check in, take team pictures, visit vendor booths, purchase raffle tickets, and attend the opening ceremony.

Where is the race located?
Friends Church Yorba Linda
5091 Mountainview Ave. Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Can I bring my dog?
NO.  Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed at the event.

What if it Rains?
The event will take place Rain or Shine!

What’s the Race Day Schedule?

7:00 AM - Check-In & Team Pictures

8:30 AM – Welcome & Opening Ceremony

9:00 AM - 5K Walk/Run Starts

7:00 - 11:30 AM – Vendor Fair

10:45 -11:30 AM – Awards / General Raffle / Fundraiser Raffle / Food / Games

What if I know someone who wants to volunteer?
We have volunteer spots open! Sign up here.

Does your employer have a matching program?

If so, see if they’ll match the funds that you raise or donate. Contact Bevh@withhopefoundation.org for more information.

What are Matching Days?

Matching Days are specific days throughout the fundraising period where all donations for that period will be matched by one of our donors. These days will double your life-saving donation!

Contact Bev Hursh for any questions - bevh@withhopefoundation.org

HOW TO FUNDRAISE

Once you’re signed up, there are plenty of great ways to fundraise:

• Share your online fundraising page with friends and family via email, Facebook, Instagram, or X, and let them know you are participating in the 18th Annual 5K Walk/Run With Hope "A Step for Suicide Prevention".
• Share your story – You may be someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, someone who has struggled with suicide ideation or you may be doing this because it is a great cause and you want to make a life-saving difference. You have a story to tell.
• Encourage your family and friends to sign up and create a team!
• Host a fundraiser of your own (bake sale, garage sale, etc) and make that your donation!
• Just ask! Your friends and family like to support you and the things that matter to you. Ask them to give just a little and watch it all add up!  
• Does your employer have a matching program? If so, see if they’ll match the funds that you raise or donate. Contact Bevh@withhopefoundation.org for more information.
• 100% of every donation goes directly to support With Hope, the Amber Craig Memorial Foundation's Suicide Prevention efforts!

MATCHING DAYS:

MATCHING DAYS are specific days throughout the fundraising period where all donations for that period will be matched by one of our donors. These days will double your life-saving donation!

Contact Bev Hursh for any questions - bevh@withhopefoundation.org

REWARD LEVELS:

INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING:

$200- HOPE LEVEL

• Raise $200 in donations to receive a With Hope 20-year commemorative 40oz Tumbler.

$250- AMBASSADOR LEVEL

• RAISE $250 in donations receive the HOPE Level package along with a raffle ticket to be entered into the Fundraiser’s Raffle.  
  • Raffle prizes min. value $500. 

TEAM FUNDRAISING:

$1,000- LEGACY FLAG

• RAISE $1,000 and your team will earn a Team Legacy Flag. 

  Already have a team flag?  An Annual Patch will be added when $1,000 is raised in donations.

• I’m raising funds to support With Hope, the Amber Craig Memorial Foundation’s suicide prevention school and community-based programs, community outreach efforts, life-saving critical crisis intervention, and suicide bereavement support.

• Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts and make a life-saving difference.

• To learn more about With Hope, the Amber Craig Memorial Foundation, visit their website www.withhopefoundation.org.

• Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!

• Thank you for Helping to Prevent Suicide!

Click on the link to download the Social Media Graphic.

Save the Date

Registration Open

Why We Walk

This is an outdoor expo (No Electrical). All vendors are provided with (1) 10x10 EZ Up, (1) 6' table and 2 chairs. 

Please send Company Logo to Katiez@withhopefoundation.org by Feb 19, 2025 to be included on T-shirts.

SIGN UP HERE

Please park in LOT 1 & 2. See attached map of parking lot.

7:00 AM - Check In & Team Pictures

8:30 AM – Welcome & Opening Ceremonies

9:00 AM - 5K Walk/Run Starts

7:00 - 11:30 AM – Vendor Fair

10:45 -11:30 AM – Awards / General Raffle / Fundraiser Raffle / Food / Games

TEAM AWARDS:

• Most Registered Participants
• Most Funds Raised

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

All 5K Walk/Run finishers will receive an official Finisher Medal.

Additional Medals will be given to 5K RUNNERS ONLY:

• Overall 1st-2nd Male and Female Winners
• 1st-2nd Male and Female Winners in the following groups
  • 10 and under
  • 11-14
  • 15-18
  • 19-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70-79
  • 80+

Event Questions: Katie Zeidler - katiez@withhopefoundation.org

Registration Questions: Bev Hursh - bevh@withhopefoundation.org