LIFESTYLE
Over 49,000 people die by suicide every year in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention . The 437 Project is a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention in the state of South Dakota. Established in 2022 by Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken , Kelly Marshall , and others, the initiative gathers a team of 12 community leaders to run across the span of the state each year, totaling 437 miles. “Most people who are physically active can testify to the fact that the primary benefit of physical activity is for your mind, even more so than your body,” said TenHaken. Both Marshall and TenHaken emphasize the importance of exercise in managing stress, and define how The 437 Project is raising awareness about the critical link between physical and mental health. Over the span of 72 hours, the 12 runners switch off to run 10-15 mile stretches, as the other runners rest and recover in the van traveling with the team. This year's event will take place September 25-28.
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