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This year the Into the Light run looked a bit diff

This year the Into the Light run looked a bit different. At the end of April we held a virtual 2 week long event with a goal of connecting people during this difficult time and encouraging our community to stay active. Through an app we were able to check in on and cheer for each other. We were unified by our passion for mental health and were inspired by each participant’s commitment to the cause. We are so thankful to every participant of the event for shining a light on mental health and joining this supportive community.

Throughout the event and for the remainder of the year Into the Light is proudly raising funds for The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and 2NDFLOOR. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. It is America’s leading voice on mental health and is an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 48 State Organizations who work to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need. 2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey’s youth and young adults. They help you find solutions to the problems you face and are available for a conversation 24/7 365 days a year. If you’re still interested in donating to the cause, please do at www.intothelightus.com/donate/ Thank you to all who have donated thus far. Your generous donations can save lives!
We’d especially like to thank our top 3 donors: Stratus Technology Services LLC, Louis Mazzini, and Elisabeth Lynch Photography.

Lastly, we’d like to give a special shout out to the Into the Light club at Rutgers University. Although there were no in person events (including classes!) throughout the school year, the executive board of the club spearheaded this event with excitement, passion, and so much drive. This virtual run would absolutely not have been possible without you. We are so thankful for all that you do and are extremely proud of you! @emilyyquick @nataliep0well @jplumaker @lauraaesposiito Ava Braccia @tess_walpole Kate Mushkarova @miaademarco

#intothelight #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

Thank you Stratus for being an extremely generous

Thank you Stratus for being an extremely generous sponsor of this year’s Into the Light Virtual Run/Walk! Stratus’ contribution and commitment to mental health awareness is significant and for this we are forever grateful! #sponsor #virtual #walk #run

Who’s this excited for this years virtual RUN/WA

Who’s this excited for this years virtual RUN/WALK!!?? Only TEN days left before the start of this event! Don’t forget to register using the link in our bio and to download the @strava app! 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Although we are not able to host an in person 5k t

Although we are not able to host an in person 5k this year, we would still love to reunite our community to support mental, as well as physical well-being through our virtual run/walk! Join us from April 18th to May 2nd to participate in this event held through the Strava app where you can record and post your activity! To register please visit the LINK IN OUR BIO and for more information please visit the “events” tab on our website!

For this event, we are offering two donation options: a one time donation available through our DONATION PAGE or you can sponsor a participant and make a donation by their mileage throughout the event! This year, we are proudly raising funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Jersey and 2NDFLOOR. We encourage you to please participate as your support and donations make a huge difference in the lives of those impacted by mental health!

March 1 is Self-Injury Awareness Day. Today we wan

March 1 is Self-Injury Awareness Day. Today we want to bring awareness to those who are/have self harmed. Due to common misconceptions and a stigma surrounding self harm, those who struggle feel like they cannot reaching out for help.

Our club’s mission is to rid this stigma and make your voice heard! Do not be afraid to talk about how you’re feeling- someone is always there to listen.

If you are or know anyone struggling with self-injury please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text MHA to 741741. @mentalhealthamerica
#selfinjuryawarenessday #intothelight #mentalhealthawareness #endthestigma

Join us for our next virtual public event ran by N

Join us for our next virtual public event ran by Nikita from HOPE at Rutgers! This is our GATEKEEPER TRAINING where you can learn how to communicate with anyone struggling with their mental health and/or contemplating suicide. This event is taking place through ZOOM on February 21st from 2-4 and is open to everyone!!! To register click the link in our bio!!!
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Remember, the first step to ridding the stigma is to start the conversation ☀️🌙 #endthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #suicideawarness #intothelight #rutgersuniversity

Last week, ITL Board Member @connorjryan and sever

Last week, ITL Board Member @connorjryan and several of his good friends ran independent marathons for a combined 100+ miles. Leading up to the event, they raised awareness around mental health issues facing teens and young adults, as well as the continued fight around pediatric cancer. The boys asked for donations to Into the Light and @danafarber supporting our respective missions and visions for the future. We cannot thank them enough for their commitment to our cause and continued support! While we may not be able to gather in person in today’s world, we are always cheering you on!! We are so grateful for you! 🧡💫🌙

Attention all Rutgers students!!!! Interested in j

Attention all Rutgers students!!!! Interested in joining a study to learn coping mechanisms to effectively manage your emotions? CAPS is running a study for Rutgers Graduate and Undergraduate students to learn different coping skills using some of the donations that we, Into the Light, have provided for them! Visit https://kleimanlab.org/emanage to take a brief survey to see if you are eligible for the study and contact kleiman-lab@psych.rutgers.edu for more information!

Join us in supporting @connorjryan and friends in

Join us in supporting @connorjryan and friends in their goal to run a combined 100 miles to bring awarenesses to suicide prevention. We ask you to please click the link in our bio and consider donating to help Connor and his team reach their goal of $2,500 by January 9, 2021! By donating, you are joining us in the fight to end the stigma around mental health issues facing teens and adults.

#mentalhealth #suicideprevention #donate

Huge thank you to everyone who joined and particip

Huge thank you to everyone who joined and participated in our virtual yoga and meditation event led by Catherine Perry @cat.on.the.mat !!
Yoga and meditating are perfect ways to de-stress and focus on your physical and mental health! Always remember that you are not alone! 🧘‍♀️🌙☀️
#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #yoga #meditation

#HappyVeteransDay to all who have served our beaut

#HappyVeteransDay to all who have served our beautiful nation! @intothelight_us salutes you and your bravery🇺🇸

Mental health remains a challenge among many veterans and service members. Less than 50% of returning veterans in need of help receive any mental health treatment, and approximately 22 veterans die by suicide everyday.

We can all help in changing these statistics and ending the stigma! To learn more visit http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs/veterans-military

Attention all Rutgers students!! Join us tomorrow

Attention all Rutgers students!! Join us tomorrow for our first general meeting of the school year. A mass email was sent out through GetInvolved and the meeting will take place through Webex from 9:30-10:00 PM. If you are not signed up on GetInvolved but still want to attend, DM us! We hope to see you guys tomorrow ❤️🖤

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