Events

Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Effingham, IL!

This run benefits the organization the Team of Mercy Newton IL branch whom offers assistance to those left behind after an attempted or completed suicide. Serving the surrounding counties.

This is the 5th Surviving the Color event benefitting the Newton, IL division of Team of Mercy. This event is to raise funds and awareness for our Chapter of Team of Mercy to better help those in need in our local community.

Race Day Schedule:
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
8:45 a.m. – Pre-Race Ceremony
9:00 a.m. – Race Starts!
10:30 a.m. – Course Closes
11:00 a.m. – Closing Ceremony

All Participants will receive:
An awesome Surviving the Color t-shirt*
A custom Surviving the color bib# with your name printed on it
8 total color stations where you will be drenched in color!
Post-race refreshments

*The t-shirt cut off is September 5th you must be registered by this date to receive an event t-shirt*

Location: Starts at the Effingham Performance Center Trek Trail

Cost: $25 to attend

Registration Info: runsignup.com/survivingthecolornewton or Team of Mercy Newton, IL Branch Inc. on Facebook.

About:
This is for a support group for those that have lost oved ones to suicide. We are a compassionate group of people who care about others and desire to provide resources and hope for better days to come. We offer google meet support group and in person if you rather. We are only a phone call away.

Contact Info:
Bev Drake @ (618)-783-9284 or email bev.drake@cromwellmedia.com