(HAMILTON, ON) September 15, 2020 - As a commitment to its continued support of mental health and suicide prevention, CF Lime Ridge is proud to host Running for Rachael's Virtual run/walk event on Sunday, September 27, 2020.

Running for Rachael is the annual event for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH), a Hamilton-based charitable organization with city-wide programs focused on suicide prevention that build hope, help and healing in the community. Last year’s event funded a range of initiatives, including the Brief Intervention and Contact Pilot Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton for individuals in need of support. Valuable crisis and mental health information is delivered through various training and education programs.

"During these unprecedented times, we’re committed to reinforcing our ties with the local community," says Liem Vu, General Manager at CF Lime Ridge. "We’re proud to host this year’s  Running for Rachael Virtual event to provide our community with a safe way to support mental health awareness in Hamilton."

While registration is free, fundraising and donations of $10 or more are encouraged, and all proceeds from the event will advance the work of the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton. This year’s funding will support the launch of Be Safe, a mobile app that provides users with mental health and addiction resources and directs them towards the best options for their needs. In addition, interactive-online suicide prevention training will be made available to support the community.

“We’re grateful to CF Lime Ridge for partnering with us and making it possible to continue to advance our work of building hope, help and healing in our community,“ says Sid Stacey, Chair of SPCCH.

Participants can register online as individuals or with a team at www.runningforrachael.com. For more information, visit cflimeridge.com, this will open in a new tab. To watch highlights from the 2019 Running for Rachael event, watch last year’s highlight reel, this will open in a new tab.

What: Running for Rachael Virtual 5K Run/Walk Event

When: September 27, 2020, 9:00am to 9:30am

How: Register as individuals or with a team on www.runningforrachael.com, this will open in a new tab, and share photos of your run/walk using the hashtag #RunningforRachaelVirtual2020.  A launch video will be available on the day of the event.

Cost: Free

About Cadillac Fairview

Cadillac Fairview is one of the largest owners, operators and developers of best-in-class office, retail and mixed-use properties in North America. The Cadillac Fairview portfolio is owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, a diversified global investor which administers the pensions of more than 327,000 active and retired school teachers. The real estate portfolio also includes investments in retail, mixed-use and industrial real estate in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

Valued at over $30 billion, the Canadian portfolio includes over 35 million square feet of leasable space at 69 properties in Canada, including landmark developments, such as Toronto-Dominion Centre, CF Toronto Eaton Centre, CF Pacific Centre, CF Chinook Centre, Tour Deloitte and CF Carrefour Laval.

About the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton

The Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH) is a charitable, non-profit organization of professionals and individuals from the community who are interested in suicide prevention and its related issues. We work together to promote awareness and to create change through leadership, advocacy, and education. Established in 1980, the council continues to exist through the commitment of volunteers and agency representatives that work to provide help and hope for those touched by the issue of suicide.