05/13/2026
We had the honor again this year to make the scandi 5k medals for a great cause.
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Hello!
What if a simple Saturday morning run could help save a life?
On June 6th, our community will gather for the Scandi 5K at the beautiful River Bend Golf Course in Story City — and every step taken that morning helps support youth mental health right here in Story County.
The RedShirt Foundation was created with a powerful mission:
to strengthen the mental health of our youth and the people who support them.
Today, more young people than ever are struggling with anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation. The good news is that communities like ours can make a difference when we come together.
That’s exactly what the Scandi 5K is all about.
Last year, participants and sponsors helped raise over $11,000, which funded ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) for more than 100 community members — equipping teachers, parents, coaches, and neighbors with life-saving tools to recognize when someone is struggling and step in with support. And helped us launch the RedShirt Foundation’s Zero Student Su***de Initiative for the 2025–2026 school year.
For the 2026–2027 school year, RedShirt will be launching our own peer2peer programming designed specifically for our community schools. The peer2peer model is a proactive, and data backed, effort designed to bring mental health, resiliency, and leadership programming directly to our youth and the people who support them every day. Through training we aim to build a network of adults and peers who are prepared to recognize when someone might be having a tough time, and step in before a crisis happens.
This initiative will bring mental health education, prevention resources, and support programming directly to youth and the adults who care for them. Because when communities are equipped with the right knowledge and compassion, hope becomes stronger than silence.
And while the cause is serious, the morning itself will be full of energy and joy.
Imagine starting your day at the scenic River Bend Golf Course, running or walking along the beautiful course paths, surrounded by neighbors who believe that mental health matters.
✨ Scenic 5K course at River Bend Golf Course
👟 Run, walk, or jog — all abilities welcome
💚 A community coming together for youth mental health
🎉 A morning filled with encouragement, connection, and purpose
Whether you’re running for someone you love, supporting youth in our community, or simply showing up to be part of something meaningful — your presence matters.
👉 Register today and join us for the Scandi 5K.
Together, we can create a community where young people feel supported, conversations about mental health are welcomed, and no one faces their struggles alone.
We hope to see you at the starting line at River Bend Golf Course on June 6th!
With gratitude,
Isaac
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