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Interfaith Social Services Abington resident runs to raise awareness about mental health issues

The Abington Mariner - 6/3/2017

Interfaith Social Services' hosted its 43rd annual South Shore Walk and 5K Race on April 29 to get people talking about mental health issues and to raise funds for those in need of treatment.

Hundreds of people filled the streets of Quincy and raised a record setting $35,000 for the organization. Nine-year-old Abington resident Emerson Harward participated in the Kid's Fun Run.

The phrase "Stop the Stigma" was printed on almost all available surfaces at the event, from T-shirts to signs. The 5K and family fun festivities afterward all focused on supporting community members affected by mental illness and addiction.

"It is shameful that there are stigmas associated with addiction, depression and other mental health issues," said Rick Doane, executive director of Interfaith Social Services. "People talk openly about their struggles with ailments like diabetes and cancer. However, many keep mental illness under wraps. This race gives us an opportunity to proclaim that there is no shame in mental illness. We walk, run and rally with family, friends and others to show those who are suffering that they can hold their heads high, their community stands with them."

For information: http://Iinterfaithsocialservices.org.