Welcome to the Seventh Annual Bike for the Brain, an event for mental health.
Johnson County Mental Health Center
6000 Lamar Avenue
Mission, KS 66202
Bike 4 the Brain, a 501(c)(3) organization, hosts an annual community bicycle ride, run and walk event to increase awareness that all people have the potential to recover from mental health disorders; that these are brain-based emotional, behavioral, and cognitive experiences that are common to many people; and to provide funding to Kansas City based organizations that help people to reclaim their mental health. We are growing every year! We set our record with 443 registered participants in 2011. We have granted $22,500 to six different community agencies with more grants to be awarded soon! We are growing in partnerships, information sharing, and volunteer involvement. Come join us for the fun!
Highlights of this year’s Labor Day event will include:
- Urban/rural cycling courses of 3, 10, 33, 55, and 72 miles, 8 a.m.
- Rest stops at mental health agencies and other locations
- Run 4 Recovery, a non-competitive and untimed 5k fun run/walk, 8:15 a.m.
- One mile Walk 4 Recovery, 10 a.m.
- Tricycle Challenge, 10:30 a.m. Adults who donate $100 will pit their child-size tricycle racing skills against one another. Children can race the course at 11 a.m.
- Recovery Information Exchange where local agencies can share information about mental health topics and the services they provide. Click here for more information: Bring Your Own Table
- Delicious refreshments from Panera Bread, Freddy’s Frozen Custard, Whole Foods, and Costco
- On-site Registration begins at 7a.m.
