Sponsor the 2026 Event

Connection is key: suicide awareness walk

 
 

Suicide Prevention Event

Saturday, September 12, 2026

9am-11AM

Blue Hole Regional Park

Wimberley, Tx


The Greater Mercy

The Wellness Center & Blue Hole Regional Park

Invite You to be a key Sponsor

Connection is Key: a Suicide Awareness Event

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

Platinum Key $1000 +

Gold Key $500

Silver Key $250

Bronze Key $100

Donation Link

Indicate Connection is Key in memo

All funds directly support affordable and accessible mental health services in Wimberley.


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

We look forward to seeing you at the event on Saturday, September 12, 2026.


The Day of the Event

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 course begins and ends at the pavilion across the street from the playground. The Connection Course will be marked through the trail system of the park and we will have youth leaders stationed along the path to direct and cheer on runners/walkers.

Memorial Lane: The last stretch of the 3-Mile Course is Memorial Lane, a walking memorial of those we have lost to suicide. If you would like to set up a memorial for your loved one, bring photos, poetry, letters to add to our memorial boards or along the lane.

Wellness Fair: 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 Greater Mercy, WISD Wellness Center, and Blue Hole Regional Park will host a Suicide Awareness Event at Blue Hole Regional Park on Saturday, September 13th from 9:00 am-11am. Come out and run, walk, connect, and learn more about suicide prevention and awareness.

Individuals, community organizations and businesses

are invited to participate.

1) Be a Sponsor: Funds raised at this event provide affordable, accessible, 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 email 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: Friday 8/21/26 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 vendors a fee; however, we are requesting a $100 donation to support this event. The funds generated from this event directly support mental health services for our school district and the community at-large.

3) Be a Donor: Donate to the cause through the Greater Mercy’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 provide accessible, affordable, and sliding-scale mental health services for our community. 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. 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.

 
 

Project partners

Project Sponsors

Platinum Key

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Silver Key

Bronze Key


Wellness Fair Vendors

Special Thanks to: