Suicide Prevention Event

Saturday, September 13, 2025

9am-Noon

Blue Hole Regional Park

Wimberley, Tx

The Greater Mercy Foundation, The Wellness Center, and

Blue Hole Regional Park

Invite You to Be a Sponsor

Connection is Key: a Suicide Awareness Event

Please consider sponsoring this event that calls attention to an important issue in our community.

This year, our sponsorship levels are:

Platinum Key $1000 +

Gold Key $500

Silver Key $250

Bronze Key $100

Donation Link

Indicate Connection is Key in memo

All funds directly support mental health services in Wimberley

For Sponsorship and Event details: Connection is Key Link

If you have any questions, please contact Jen Sabatier at 512-992-8725.

We look forward to seeing you at the event on September 13, 2025.

Parking: You can enter the park from the main entrance from Old Kyle Rd. Parking is available inside the park in the lot near the playground and along the white rocked areas of the road. Overflow parking also available in swim lot and at entrance near cemetery.

3 Mile Connection Course Start Time 9:30am: The donation-based run/walk begins at 9:30am at the pavilion across from the playground. The Connection Course will be marked through the trail system of the park.

Memorial Loop: The 3/4 mile walk will begin and end at the pavilion across from the playground. The path will be a walking memorial of those we have lost to suicide. If you would like to set up a memorial for your loved one, please see details below.

Wellness Fair: Beginning at 10am, there will be a Wellness Fair at the pavilion. If you are interested in being a vendor at the Wellness Fair, please see the details below.

T-shirts: T-shirts will be available for a suggested $20 donation.

See you there, Rain or Shine!

Donations can be made via Venmo or mail us a check:

The Greater Mercy Foundation

700 West Summit Dr. Wimberley, Tx 78676

Why this awareness event matters

From the JED foundation- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens and young adults, and 9.5% of high school students attempted suicide in the past year.
Sources:
https://jedfoundation.org/mental-health-and-suicide-statistics/
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/data.html

How to participate in Connection is key

The WISD Wellness Center, The Greater Mercy Foundation, and Blue Hole Regional Park will host a Suicide Awareness Event at Blue Hole Regional Park on Saturday, September 13th from 9:00 am-NOON. Come out and run, walk, connect, and learn more about suicide prevention and awareness. Connection is Key.

Individuals, community organizations and businesses interested in participating can:

1) Be a Sponsor: Funds raised at this event provide affordable and low-cost mental health care to those within the Wimberley school district and the Wimberley community at-large.

Platinum Key $1000 + | Gold Key $500 | Silver Key $250 | Bronze Key $100

To sponsor this event, contact Jennifer Sabatier at 512-992-8725 or info@thegreatermercyfoundation.org with your sponsorship details. We will put your logo on this event page linked to your company website. DEADLINE to have your name/company printed on t-shirt: Monday 8/25/25 at 5pm.

2) Be a Vendor: Provide a station or table at the Wellness Fair. Vendors can participate by emailing us with your information. Please plan to provide your own table and supplies, and arrive to set up by 8:30am. We are not charging a fee to have a table at the Wellness Fair; however, we are asking vendors for a donation of $100 to support this event. The funds generated from this event support WISD Wellness Center and The Greater Mercy Foundation mental health services for our school district and the community at-large.

3) Be a Donor: Donate to the cause through the Greater Mercy Foundation’s link and receive a digital sticker to display on your social media, webpage, etc. designating you as a Connection is Key supporter. The funds generated from this event will support WISD Wellness Center and The Greater Mercy Foundation mental health services. Suggested minimum donation of $20 for an event t-shirt.

4) Run/Walk: Coming out to run or walk and share in community at the wellness fair. The 3 Mile Connection Course begins at 9:30am sharp. The Memorial Loop will be open 9am-Noon for anyone who wants to honor those we have lost to suicide and/or bring items for the memorial boards or baskets. Let us know you are coming pre-register here for easy check-in or register day of event. Suggested donation per participant plus a t-shirt is $30 in advance or at the registration table day of event. All are welcome to participate regardless of your ability to donate.

5) Create a Memorial: If you have lost a loved one to suicide, bring photos/poetry/letters to add to our memorial boards. Other items may also be placed at the base of these boards. Baskets will be available for notes, flowers, and other offerings on the Memorial Loop.

All contributions collected will be divided between The Greater Mercy Foundation and the WISD Wellness Center, both are nonprofit businesses. All funds will directly support local mental health and well-being projects for those in our school district and the Wimberley community at-large.

To Donate, click here and indicate “Connection is Key” in your donation.