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On November 16, 2024, join us at the UNO Lakefront in New Orleans for the 1st annual Step-Up New Orleans Walk & Run 5K, a powerful event designed to unite our city, raise awareness, and make a lastng impact on the lives of ALL New Orleans youth.
Why We’re Doing It:
New Orleans youth are facing unprecedented challenges. In 2024, data collected by the Align Foundation revealed that 37% of high school students struggle to cope with negative emotions and 20% of children in Louisiana experience mental health disorders that affect their ability to function in their daily lives. Our youth are at a critical crossroads, and it’s time for us to step up as a community.
The Align Foundation is dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of our young people through in-school programs, mentorship, and community events like this one. By creating spaces for open conversations, mentorship, and personal development, we aim to equip students with the tools they need to navigate today’s challenges and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Stepping Up is a MINDSET. It’s about aiming to make a difference and embracing the idea that nothing is impossible. It means asking the tough questions, believing in the cause, and understanding that no effort is too small when it comes to changing lives.
Stepping Up is ACTION. It’s not just about having a conversation; it’s about getting out there and doing the hard work. It’s about recognizing the gaps and stepping in to fill them. Whether you’re running, volunteering, or sponsoring, every step you take will ripple into lasting change.
Stepping Up is DEPENDABILITY. We’re calling on the entire city of New Orleans to stand by our youth, to be there when it counts, and to show up when they need us most. This isn’t about accolades or glory — it’s about being a lifeline for those who need it, especially when ; times are tough.
Lace up and hit the pavement for our 5K to show your support for New Orleans youth.
Offer your time and energy to help make this event a success.
Become a financial partner and help fund the vital programs that support the mental health and well-being of our kids.
The Step-Up New Orleans 5K is more than just a race — it’s a call to action. It’s about coming together as a community to give our youth the resources, encouragement, and support they need to thrive. Stepping up means believing that together, we can turn the tide and create a brighter future for New Orleans.
Click the button below to register as a participant, sign up as a volunteer, or become a sponsor.
Let’s step up for our youth, our community, and the future of New Orleans.
