SpeakUp News September 2023

September 2023

September is Self-care Month

We've all heard the oxygen mask theory. If you aren't caring for yourself, you can't help others. Self-care is important. As the name suggests, it is up to each of us to prioritize how we take care of ourselves.

Read more about how Team CKG practices self-care.

Message from Grace Gallagher Executive Director, CKG Foundation

"The Real Struggle with Self-Care"

September is Self-Care Month. Psychology Today defines self-care as the ability to care for oneself through awareness, self-control, and self-reliance in order to achieve, maintain, or promote optimal health and well-being. Three attributes were identified: awareness, self-control, and self-reliance.

Now let’s be real, self-care is a struggle. That is simply the truth. It is not always a natural practice...

SpeakUp5k

September has arrived and we can't wait for our 10th SpeakUp5k on Sept 9! For those of you who have registered for the Byrd Park event, please click here for Participant Packet Pickup details & Race Day Details. Virtual Participants- please be on the lookout for your race packet in the mail and for emails with specific virtual participant information.

It is not too late to register (do it tonight before the price increase on Sept. 1st!) or donate. Help us reach our goal of $100,000 for the 10th SpeakUp5k!

Timely & Notable

Don't Miss This!

Karting4CKG - On August 24, thanks to the support of generous sponsors, 14 pro drivers donated their time to Karting4CKG. Each one was paired with a set of three amateurs to compete for fastest times around VIRginia International Raceway's world famous kart track. This year we raised over $105,000 which will help keep our original mental health education and resources free. It was an amazing day in every way.

VA This Morning - On August 21, Grace Gallagher appeared on WTVR News Channel 6's Virginia This Morning to discuss the Tenth SpeakUp5k. You can check it out here. We are so proud of our work, Cameron's courage to SpeakUp about teen mental health.

CKG Spotlight

The Lantz Family

I have said many times that this is my dream job! It combines three of my passions: sports/physical health, event planning, and mental health. I am fortunate to work for an amazing organization with the support of a team made up of strong, passionate women. I am also thankful for my supportive husband and babies who have volunteered and participated since I became Director of Race Operations in 2020...

Mental Health Education

SpeakUp Clubs are a way for teens to commit to being ambassadors of kindness each day so they can lead by example and support ending the stigma surrounding mental health. During the school year, SpeakUp Clubs hold meetings to create an environment of positivity and inclusivity in their school community and beyond.

CKG provides schools with activity ideas, resources, and SpeakUp Club t-shirts.

Interested in starting or joining a club? Contact program@ckgfoundation.org today!

Start a SpeakUp Club

You Are Not Alone. Resources Are Available.

Mental Health Resources

Cameron K. Gallagher Mental Health Resource Center

Our Mission

To fulfill Cameron's dream and legacy by being a positive force that works to cultivate awareness and understanding of teen depression anxiety.

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