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The walk/race
As the signature event of the EVECE Foundation, this 5K Run/Walk supports mental health awareness, prevention, education, and youth development.
EVECE (pronounced eh-va-see), the acronym of initials, The EVECE Foundation, Inc. was established in 2020 in honor and remembrance of
Christopher Redding Edwards II and Erin Victoria Edwards (2019).
EMPOWERED PURPOSE
The purpose of our Walk for Life event is to remember, celebrate, and share the lives of Chris and Erin; who they were, all they loved, the contributions they made to the world, and the gifts they left behind. But we will not stop there. We will celebrate all the lives taken by depression, substance abuse, suicide, gun violence, and other leading causes of death among youth in our country today.
The Fun
MENTAL HEALTH + WHOLE BODY WELLNESS podcasts & DEMOS+HEALTH SCREENINGs
FOOD + ART + MUSIC
FAMILY FUN!
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FREE Community event
5K registration is an additional fee​
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Registration includes admission to the race, race number, exclusive gift bag,
and custom designed race medal to the first 250 finishers.
SPEAKERS
Event Emcee
Ryan Cameron
The Voice of Atlanta
Global Syndicated Radio Host
2X Emmy Award Winner
Race Emcee
Ronnel Blackmon
Health & Fitness Emcee
Guest Speaker
Shanti Das
Founder/Executive Director
Silence The Shame
The Confess Project
Moderator
David Kendrick
Purple Heart Veteran
NAMI Mental Health Advocate
Guest Speaker
Valentina Delgado
Guest Speaker
TaKesha Smith
CEO/Co-Founder
Professional Health &
Clinical Consultants
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Live Podcaster
Joevan Palmer
CEO, JPalmer & Associates
Mental Health Professional
& Podcaster
LIVE COOKING DEMOS
Her Majesty Kitchen
Chef Chelsia
Stir House
Chef Antonio
Flavor Atlanta
Chef Eboni
thank you to OUR MAJOR Sponsors
Sponsors
VENDORS
JOIN THE MOVEMENT. SAVE A LIFE.
After the Walk
After the Walk for Life event is over, join us as we continue to support a community health event that is meaningful to us. Morehouse School of Medicine's Community Engagement Day is happening.
INQUIRIES
Advertising and performance inquiries, please contact us at pr@evece.org
​​Do you have a health & wellness product or service and are interested in being a vendor at our event? Please contact us here.