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EMPOWERING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

Our Annual Events

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The Jack Duffy 5K Power Run

5K run and 1 mile walk to empower physical and mental health

Save the date for 2026: Saturday, August 8

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Jack's Charity Chess Meet

Fun and collaborative chess learn and play stations!

Check back here for the Winter 2026 date

Upcoming Partner Events

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Join us at the Montgomery County Suicide Prevention Task Force Hope in Every Step: A Walk to Prevent Suicide

Sunday, September 21

Community Support

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  • Mental Health/ Suicide Prevention Awareness and Education
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  • Loss Survivor Peer Support

About Us

We are a 501(c)3 dedicated to honoring Jack Duffy's life by promoting personal empowerment of physical and mental health, particularly for teens and young adults. We support overall mental health and suicide awareness, research, and education; and we work with other non-profit partners to expand our impact.

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