We all know someone who is affected by mental health issues. Tribuo, Inc., a local not-for-profit dedicated to giving back to the community and raising mental health awareness, has a healthy and fun way to give hope to those in need: The 3rd annual Siesta Key Beach 5K run/walk for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday, April 17.

Tribuo is happy to welcome back the Manasota Track Club, sanctioning the race again after the fabulous job they did last year, as well as the many wonderful sponsors donating to the raffle for registered participants. You can pick up your registration package at Fit2Run, another big supporter, between April 14 and 16 or at the beach the day of the race — come early!

Tribuo and Sunshine from Darkness would love to have you walk or run with us for this worthy cause.

Bob and Lee Peterson, the founders of NARSAD Florida, and Parlane Reid M.D., Director of Bayside Center for Behavioral Health, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, speak against stigma and on behalf of openness and the importance of research.

Emily Walsh, who suffers from depression, and Diane Kreisman, who has schizophrenia, speak about their illnesses.