Run For Juju Suicide Prevention 5k

💜 Every Step Honors a Life

Living with depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges can be overwhelming, and the pain of losing a loved one to suicide can leave a lasting impact. No one should have to face those struggles alone.

The semicolon in Life;Story represents a pause not an ending. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in life's darkest moments, there is hope, healing, and another chapter waiting to be written.

The Second Annual Suicide Prevention 5K  Run for JuJu is more than a race it's a movement of hope, healing, remembrance, and community.

Hosted by The Forsythe Foundation – Reboot with JuJu, this event brings together survivors, families, friends, advocates, and community members to raise awareness for mental health, promote suicide prevention, honor the lives of those we've lost, and remind those who are struggling that they are never alone.

Whether you are running in memory of someone you love, walking in support of a friend or family member, Whether you join us in person or virtually, you’ll be part of a meaningful experience that uplifts those impacted by suicide and celebrates the courage it takes to keep going.

Enjoy community partners and resource organizations, mental health and wellness information, family-friendly activities, giveaways, an official race T-shirt (while supplies last), a finisher medal, post-race refreshments, and meaningful opportunities to connect with others who believe that every life matters.

Every step makes a difference. Every step honors a life.

💜 Live. Love. Give.💜              

💚 Event Highlights
📍 Scenic Course
Enjoy a safe, family-friendly route through John Lee Pratt Memorial Park in Fredericksburg, VA, offering a welcoming environment for runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels.

🌍 Virtual Option
Can’t join us in person? Participate from anywhere during race week and still be part of the movement.

🏅 Custom Bib & Finisher Medal
Celebrate your accomplishment with a commemorative race bib and a finisher medal honoring your commitment to the cause.

💚 Meaningful Impact
100% of proceeds support The Forsythe Foundation – Reboot with JuJu, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mental health awareness, suicide prevention, community outreach, scholarships, and emergency therapy support.

This race is deeply personal to me.

My son, Jawuan “JuJu” Booker, was incredibly smart, gifted, and full of light. He had a brilliant mind and a beautiful spirit that continues to live on through everyone who knew and loved him.

After multiple struggles, we lost JuJu to suicide at just 18 years old. While my heart will always carry that pain, I made a decision to turn my pain into purpose.

Every step taken in this race…
Every registration…
Every donation…

is done in honor of my son.

Forever 18. Forever JuJu. 💚

Even in his passing, JuJu continued to give he was an organ donor, saving and impacting lives beyond his own. His legacy is one of giving, love, and light.

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This event is more than a run. It’s a movement to raise awareness, to support those who are struggling, and to stand with families who understand this pain.

We are committed to breaking the silence around mental health and suicide.

If you would like to follow our journey, support our mission, or share your own story, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your voice matters, and your story could help someone else feel seen, heard, and not alone.

You are not alone. 💚