2024 Plans are UNDERWAY
Save The Date!
Save The Date!
July 27, 2024
Dubois, Pennsylvania!
Wishlist for the event
Kick the stigma
Day of Wellness Event
June 24, 2023
Mission
The FUN
To hold a local event that is laid back and welcoming for ALL AGES. To Kick the Stigma around wanting to achieve life wellness in all areas. To connect, enjoy activities, and shine light on areas of wellness! The event will include activities that are also engaging for youth, as this can be a difficult demographic to get involved. Foster connections with wellness experts in the local community as well as learning to support each other.
Engaging and FUN activities: KICK THE STIGMA Kickball tournament!!! You bet prizes will be involved!
Goat Yoga, climbing wall, mindfulness activities, yard games, music entertainment, food trucks!!
Wellness Pillars
A sense of wellness in multiple areas impacts mental health and overall well being, but its not just about therapy! We want you to be equipped! Gain information on areas of emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, nutritional, and physical wellness.
The MH STATS
- 1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
- 50% of lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 and 75% by age 24.
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14.
- Having their hands on resources for themselves or a peer is eminent!
- Anxiety disorders in the US affect 42.5 million adults
- 21 million U.S. adults are living with depression, while 3.7 million people ages 12 to 17 experience major depression
Resources
Attendees can choose to speak to community members and businesses or gather resources to gain information in specific wellness areas in between the fun!
For detailed information:
Kick the Stigma FB event
Call: 814.299.7640 or info@wpal.org
Kickball tournament
- Team captains REGISTER your team of 10-12 players!
2. Review the official rules !
3. Keep an eye on your email for updates and additional info!
4. Stir up some competition with friends and family by challenging them to start a team!
5. Wear your kicks, bring your game face, and be ready for some fun competition
*Rule ammendments for event*
- 3 Age Divisiions -Elementary,Middle School, Open(4High School Students Required on Open Team) *Grade Completed in 2024
- 10-12 Person Teams
- Matching T-shirts or Team “Theme” Required(Award given for Best Dressed)
- 5 Inning Games or 20 Minute Maximum Length
- One Time Through Kicking Order Changes Sides
- Mercy rule if a team is up by 12 runs after the end of the third inning(Coaches Discretion)
- Straight Pitching Only(No Spins)
- Speed is Discretion of the Umpire
2024 Confirmed Events, resources, and providers
EVENT SPONSORS
Community Guidance Center
Penn Highlands Healthcare
Curaleaf DuBois
BRONZE SPONSORS
Lifespan Family Services
Vendors
Mommy and Me Cookies
Chuck Wagon
BillYums
Kid's Art Contest
- The 2nd Annual "Kick The Stigma" Kids Art Contest for Kids of all ages!
- All Physical Art Pieces accepted!
- Registration/ Drop Off - 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Judging* 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- Awards 3:00pm
AGES & DIVISIONS
- Kindergarten - Fourth Grade
- Fifth - Eighth Grade
- Ninth - Twelfth Grade
- First $100 Visa Gift Card
- Second $50 Visa Gift Card
- Third $25 Visa Gift Card
Sponsor the event
All hands on deck!
Event Sponsor
$2500
Headline Sponsorship, Name on all Marketing Materials + Everything Below
Gold Sponsor
$1000
Sponsorship of Activity + Name on Banner + Vendor Space
Silver Sponsor
$500
Stage Act + Name on Banner + Vendor Space
Bronze Sponsor
$250
Name on Banner + Vendor Space
All sponsors will be recognized by tier of sponsorship on our stage banner!
Vendor / Table
/ Food truck
$100
Enter the amount to indicate level of sponsorship or customize your donation amount!
Call: 814.299.7640 or info@wpal.org
