Baldwin Park Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk/Bike slated for Saturday

The City of Baldwin Park has partnered with Los Angeles County Mental Health Salt 3 to host its fourth annual Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk/Bike on Saturday. The event will begin at 9 a.m. in front of City Hall.

No registration is required and attendees of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to walk, run or bike the one-mile journey to Morgan Park and participate in the day’s activities. Attendees will also be escorted along the route by members of the Combat Veterans Association on motorcycles and on foot.

In addition to the Run/Walk/Bike event, there will be a vendor fair from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Morgan Park, featuring informational booths, food and live music. Soto Band will be playing from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by the City of Angels band from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

“We are proud to host our mental health awareness event for the fourth year in a row,” said Baldwin Park Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada. “Baldwin Park recognizes the importance of mental health and well-being, and will continue to bring awareness to this important issue.”

Whether walking, running, or biking, all participants will receive participation medals as a token of appreciation for their involvement. Free lunch will also be provided to the first 1,000 attendees and commemorative t-shirts will be awarded while supplies last.

Resources from the California Mental Health Connection will be available, along with other information regarding the city’s mental health resources. For more information, contact (626) 813-5245, Ext. 311.