John’s Run Mission
John’s Run is dedicated to the life of our late friend, John Kelly, who tragically lost his battle with depression on January 20, 2012. Ten years later, John still lives
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Events
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Converse Building 100 Quannapowitt Parkway, Wakefield, MA, United States
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Annual Memorial
Please join us on January 23 from 4-6 pm for our annual memorial to remember and honor our loved ones lost to suicide. We invite you to attend the event
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Boston Marathon
Newton, MA Newton, MA, United StatesJoin us on Monday, April 18th at Mile 17 to cheer on our amazing #TeamSamaritans2022 for the Boston Marathon! Our Boston Marathon® team started out with two runners in 2007, and now raises more than $200,000 each year! All proceeds help fund Samaritans’ life saving services, including our 24/7 Helpline, suicide prevention workshops, and grief support services.
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Breakfast for Hope 2022
FeaturedThe Westin Copley Place 10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United StatesOur annual Breakfast for Hope showcases our lifesaving services while raising vital funds for suicide prevention. For more than 600 guests, there is no better way to appreciate the impact Samaritans has on the lives of others and the hope we bring to our community.
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5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention
Artesani Park 1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton, MA, United StatesSaturday, September 24, 2022 Artesani Park, Brighton, MA Registration at 8:00am; Race Start at 10:00am The 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention is Samaritans’ largest annual event. More than 2,500 runners, walkers, volunteers, and spectators gather together in celebration of life. The 5K provides an important sense of community for suicide loss survivors and creates a
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TCS New York City Marathon
Join us on Sunday, November 6, 2022 to cheer on our amazing #TeamSamaritans2022 for the TCS New York City Marathon! This will be our 3rd year running in NYC and all proceeds help fund Samaritans’ life saving services, including our 24/7 Helpline, suicide prevention workshops, and grief support services.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Parents – Monthly
VirtualThis SafePlace support group provides a forum for parents and guardians who have lost a child to suicide to explore feelings not often understood by others. Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month.
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Breakfast for Hope 2023
Our annual Breakfast for Hope showcases our lifesaving services while raising vital funds for suicide prevention. For more than 600 guests, there is no better way to appreciate the impact Samaritans has on the lives of others and the hope we bring to our community.
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Unwind! With Hey Sam
Artists for Humanity 100 W, 2ND Street, Boston, MA, United StatesAs the school year wraps up and summer begins, this is a chance to unwind and take care of yourself. Come hang out with friends, meet new people, and get
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Suicide Prevention through Gun Safety
Virtual - ZoomIn recognition of Suicide Prevention Month and in response to escalating gun violence in the U.S., panelists from DeeDee’s Cry, the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, the MGH Center for Gun Violence Prevention, and Samaritans will discuss connections between access to firearms and suicide risk.
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Annual 5K for Suicide Prevention 2023
Each September, more than 1,000 people attend our 5K to connect with our community, remember loved ones we have lost to suicide, and raise critical funds that support our free lifesaving services.
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Pathways for Hope: Navigating Suicide Prevention Together
Watertown Public Library 123 Main St, Watertown, MASeptember is Suicide Prevention Month, and we invite you to join us at the Watertown Public Library to learn how you can take action to prevent suicide.
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2023 Samaritans Annual Meeting
Artists for Humanity 100 W, 2ND Street, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin the Samaritans community at our Annual Meeting to discuss our strategic vision and highlights from the previous year. This event is free and open to anyone in the Samaritans community, including board and council members, donors, volunteers, community partners, and those who use our services.
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TCS New York City Marathon 2023
Join us to cheer on our amazing Team Samaritans at the TCS New York City Marathon. Marathon runners raise funds to support the lifesaving services of Samaritans, including our 24/7 Helpline, suicide prevention workshops, and grief support services.
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Suicide Grief 101
Having someone in our lives die by suicide can be one of life's most painful experiences. The feelings of loss, sadness, loneliness, and even anger experienced after any death are often elevated in suicide grief.
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Annual Memorial 2024
Arlington Street Church 351 Boylston St, Boston, MAJoin our Annual Memorial to honor loved ones lost to suicide. At this open event, loss survivors and other members of the Samaritans community come together to connect, find support, and share memories.
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Parent Grief from Suicide: From Surviving to Thriving
The Parmenter Foundation Office 260 Boston Post Rd STE 5, Wayland, MA, United StatesHaving someone in our lives die by suicide can be one of life's most painful experiences. The feelings of loss, sadness, loneliness, and even anger experienced after any death are often elevated in suicide grief.
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50th Anniversary Celebration
Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA, United StatesJoin us at the State House to celebrate 50 years of lifesaving suicide prevention work and advocate for Samaritans.
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Boston Marathon 2024
Newton, MA Newton, MA, United StatesOur Boston Marathon® team started out with two runners in 2007, and now raises more than $200,000 each year! All proceeds help fund Samaritans’ life saving services, including our 24/7 Helpline, suicide prevention workshops, and grief support services.
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Breakfast for Hope 2024
Hilton Boston Park Plaza 50 Park Plaza, Boston, MAJoin us at our annual Breakfast for Hope to celebrate our 50-year legacy of human connection and take part in our mission to prevent suicide and support those affected by it.
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Upton: In-Person SafePlace Meeting for Anyone – Monthly
United Parish of Upton 1 Church St, Upton, MA, United StatesSamaritans SafePlace meetings provide a forum for suicide loss survivors to explore feelings not often understood by others. This meeting is held on the last Tuesday of each month. The group is open to people of any religious background.
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Holliston: In-Person SafePlace Meeting for Parents – Monthly
Ben Speaks Office 360 Woodland St, 2nd Floor, Holliston, MA, United StatesThis monthly SafePlace support group offers a chance for parents to connect with others who understand the profound grief that comes with losing a child in this way. Meetings are held the third Saturday of every month.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors – Every Wednesday
VirtualSamaritans SafePlace meetings provide a forum for suicide loss survivors to explore feelings not often understood by others.
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Virtual SafePlace Meeting for Loss Survivors – Every Thursday
VirtualSafePlace meetings provide suicide loss survivors nonjudgmental listening, peer support, and shared understanding.
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LGBTQ+ SafePlace Meeting – Monthly
VirtualThis SafePlace suicide grief support group is open to LGBTQ+ people who have lost someone to suicide and those who have lost an LGBTQ+ person. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month.
