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Do It For Hunter 5K for Suicide Awareness Set Feb. 22 at Urban Prime Marketplace and Restaurant in Viera

By  //  February 14, 2025

Will begin at the Urban Prime Marketplace and Restaurant in Viera at 10 A.M.

Do It For Hunter 5K For Suicide Awareness is set for Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m., at the Urban Prime Marketplace and Restaurant, 2435 Metfield Drive, Melbourne, Florida. The 5K Run/Walk proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Do It For Hunter. To register for the Do It For Hunter 5K, CLICK HERE.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Do It For Hunter 5K For Suicide Awareness is set for Saturday, February 22, at 10 a.m., at the Urban Prime Marketplace and Restaurant in the heart of Viera Town Center at 2435 Metfield Drive.

The 5K Run/Walk proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Do It For Hunter.

This Mental Health and Suicide Awareness event was created by Edgewood Jr/Sr High School student Ty Pope as part of his senior project.

When asked how his project came about, Pope said, “Running has always been a passion of mine. While I enjoy competitive running for my school, I also use it as a tool to help relieve stress and anxiety. Mental health awareness is something near and dear to my heart, so when I learned of the ‘Do it for Hunter’ organization, I knew instantly what my senior project was going to be.”

Pope went on to say, “It’s a great cause dedicated to preventing suicide by creating conversations and providing critical resources. The event will be filled with positivity and committed to providing health and wellness (mind, body and soul) to our entire community.”

Ty Pope, above, created the Do It For Hunter 5K For Suicide Awareness as part of his senior project at Edgewood Jr/Sr High School. Pope said, “Mental health awareness is something near and dear to my heart, so when I learned of the ‘Do it for Hunter’ organization, I knew instantly what my senior project was going to be.”

Hunter’s mom, Kelly Haskins, is thrilled that Pope selected this event as his project.

She told me, “We are so excited to be the beneficiary of Ty’s 5K fun run.  He’s put so much time and energy into this for us, and we can’t wait to see everyone there.  It’s a great way to get the “You Matter” message out to more people, plus exercise and fresh air is a great way to improve your mental health.  So, we hope a lot of people will register and join us.”

Packet pickup starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 9:45 a.m. The Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m.

To register for the Do It For Hunter 5K, CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE to learn about Hunter and the nonprofit Do It For Hunter.

Do It For Hunter 5K For Suicide Awareness is set for Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m., at the Urban Prime Marketplace and Restaurant, 2435 Metfield Drive, Melbourne, Florida. The 5K Run/Walk proceeds will go to the nonprofit Do It For Hunter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson moved to Brevard County in 1984 and has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports and the space industry, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.