The third annual Walk of Hope and 5K Run to Defeat Depression aims to raise awareness about mental health. Money raised by the family-focused three-mile run-walk around Lake Agawam benefits research aimed at changing the way depression is viewed, diagnosed, prevented and treated.

Participants come from all over the tri-state area and beyond — including professional and first-time runners, walkers, corporate teams, families, and children — to unite as a community and raise awareness in the fight to defeat depression.

Your participation will fund groundbreaking research that will transform the way depression is viewed, diagnosed, treated and prevented.