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Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:31:33 GMT

Click here to register for Please designate Lighthouse for your United Way CFC Full House for Lighthouse donations (we are a write-in agency) Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Hampton Roads Resources

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:23:03 GMT

Community Services Agencies Chesapeake Community Services Board 757-548-7000 Eastern Shore Community Services Board 757-422-7707 (emergency) Hampton/Newport News Community Services Board 757-788-0011 (emergency) Norfolk Community Services Board 757-664-7690 (emergency) Portsmouth Community Services Board 757-393-8990 (emergency) Virginia Beach Community Services Board 757-385-0888 (emergency) 757-385-0866 Western Tidewater Community Services Board 757-942-1069 (emergency) Colonial Services Board (Williamsburg) 757-220-3200 (main & crisis intervention) Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck CSB 804-693-5057 800-639-9668 Community Resources Barry Robinson Center (for youth) 800-221-1995 or 757-455-6100 (admissions) Fleet & Family Services 800-FSC-LINE (372-5463) National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 888-486-VAMI (8264) Senior...

I Need A Lighthouse's Beacon of Hope 5k

Thu, 19 May 2011 13:30:49 GMT

Online Registration closes Saturday, May 21st at 6:00 pm On-site Registration opens at 7:30pm on Sunday, May 22nd Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk - 1 Mile Memory Walk and Family Festival A 2011 Tidewater Striders Walking Grand Prix Race Sunday, May 22 2011 24th Street Park (Virginia Beach Oceanfront) Start Time: 5k Run/Walk 9:00 am 1 Mile Memory Walk 9:15 am The Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Memory Walk is held annually at the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront. All proceeds from the race support the programs of I Need A Lighthouse, Inc. The mission of I Need A Lighthouse, Inc. is to significantly reduce the loss and suffering from teen and young adult depression, suicide, and suicidal behavior through educational programs and community partnerships. All services are provided in the Hampton Roads...

Beacon of Hope Teams

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:03:42 GMT

Thank you so much for supporting I Need A Lighthouse's 2011 Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk. This page will provide all of the resources you need to form a team, register team members, set fundraising goals and collect pledges. All information can be downloaded and printed as a pdf. Good luck and GO TEAM!!

A Letter to Team Captains

Welcome team captains, we appreciate your support!

Click Here to Register Your Team

Get started by registering your team

Building a Team - Where to Start

Guidelines and tips for forming a successful team

Team Fundraising Tips and Tricks

Setting goals and reaching them - how to make your team a FUNdraising machine!

Registration Form

View and download a pdf of the Beacon of Hope Registration Form

Pledge Sheet

View and download a pdf of our Beacon of Hope Pledge Sheet

Sample Team Fundraising Email/Letter

View and download a sample fundraising letter

List of Registered Teams

A List of all teams currently registered for the 2011 Beacon of Hope 5k

Beacon of Hope 2011 Teams

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:01:55 GMT

Below is a list of all of the teams who are currently registered for the 2011 Beacon of Hope 5k. If you would like to register your team, please click here. 5K for K ABM 4 Mark Count Chocula's Court Crew 4 Drew Crosscurrent Church Fab Four Good Times I Got Deleted From Facebook Journey 4 Johnny Kaila's Purple Fairy Team Kate is Great Norfolk Karate Academy Princess Katief Team Butler Team First Colonial Team Harley The Fleet Team Tiger Styles

Beacon of Hope Registration Form

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:27:23 GMT

Click the pdf icon at the bottom of this page to download the print this registration form.

Helpful Links

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:49:26 GMT

For More Information Visit These Websites Helpguide.org Empowers you to make educated health and lifestyle choices to prevent illness and improve your health. This non-profit resource provides over 150 articles reviewed by recognized professionals SAMHSA's Family Guide A Family Guide To Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free is a public education Web site developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to communicate to parents and other caring adults about how they can help promote their child's mental health and reduce his or her risk for becoming involved with alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP is the leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those impacted by suicide Virginia Department of Health The...

About Us

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:22:50 GMT

Our Mission On July 25, 2001, in the space of a moment, Kathleen Wakefield's life changed forever when a police chaplain knocked on her door and informed her that her 21 year-old son, Jake, had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jake's suicide gave Kathleen a new life goal, It is my deepest desire to honor Jake's life by educating teens and young adults about depression and suicide. I NEED A LIGHTHOUSE (INAL) was established by Kathleen in 2001 to carry out the following mission: To significantly reduce the loss and suffering from youth depression, suicide and suicidal behavior in communities throughout the region. INAL will be the leading provider of education programs that increase the community's awareness of the serious consequences associated with depression and suicide among teens and young-adults, and make it easy for at-risk youth to seek and obtain help. Suicide Affects Thousands Each year in the United States, more than 30,000 lives are cut...

Tips for Fundraising

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:01:50 GMT

Share your personal story If you know a loved one who has been affected by depression, when asking for donations, share how depression and suicide affects you and your family's life. If you want to help the cause, explain what motivated you to join the cause. Mention that the Beacon of Hope 5K will benefit individuals in Virginia Beach. Create a fundraising goal The Beacon of Hope 5K is asking participants to raise money from friends, family, coworkers, and companies. Set a high bar! Since we have specific recommendations on how to raise $250, we encourage participant to raise at least $200. You can set the goal higher if you want an even greater challenge. The more money that is raised, the more families we can help in our community. Click here to view and download a Beacon of Hope pledge sheet. START FUNDRAISING! Ask, ask, and ask You are speaking on behalf of those who may not be able to ask for themselves. People want to help those in...

Welcome to the Beacon of Hope 5k Run/ Walk & 1 Mile Memory Walk

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:00:22 GMT

Beacon of Hope Participants

Thank you so much for supporting I Need A Lighthouse's 2011 Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk. This page will provide all of the resources you need to set fundraising goals and collect pledges. All information can be downloaded and printed as a pdf. Good luck and thanks for being a beacon of hope!!

A Letter to Race Participants

Welcome to I Need A Lighthouse's Beacon of Hope, we appreciate your support!

Get started by registering online

Download Registration Form

View and download a pdf of the Beacon of Hope Registration Form

Fundraising Tips and Tricks

Setting goals and reaching them - how to make your team a FUNdraising machine!

Pledge Sheet

View and download a pdf of our Beacon of Hope Pledge Sheet

Sample Fundraising Email/Letter

View and download a sample fundraising letter

Sample Fundraising Email/Letter

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:44:43 GMT

Click the pdf icon at the bottom of the page to download this letter as a pdf Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters, I am pleased to inform you that I will be participating in the Beacon of Hope 5K on May 22, 2011 to benefit I Need a Lighthouse (http://www.ineedalighthouse.org/). The 5K is scheduled for Sunday morning, May 22, 2011 at 24th Street Park at the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. I am seeking donations of any amount to help this worthy cause. It does not matter if it is $2.00 or $200.00. All the money I raise will be used to battle and eradicate suicide and depression in our community. Each year in the United States, more than 30,000 lives are cut short by suicide. That means that suicide ends one life every 17 minutes. For every life lost, thousands more are affected by the loss of a child, parent, friend or co-worker. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people (ages 10-24) in the United States. You can...

Welcome to the Beacon of Hope 5k Run/ Walk & 1 Mile Memory Walk

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:44:40 GMT

Click the pdf icon below to view and download this letter as a pdf Dear Beacon of Hope 5K participant: Thank you for becoming a major force for the Beacon of Hope 5K Run/Walk/Memory Walk to benefit I Need a Lighthouse. The 5K is scheduled for Sunday morning, May 22, 2011 at 24th Street Park at the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. Each year in the United States, more than 30,000 lives are cut short by suicide. That means that suicide ends one life every 17 minutes. For every life lost, thousands more are affected by the loss of a child, parent, friend or co-worker. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people (ages 10-24) in the United States. As 5K participant, you are not only making a difference, but you are also inspiring and challenging others to join you in the battle to help eradicate suicide and depression in your community. You can take pride in knowing that all the dollars you...

Fundraising Tips and Tricks

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:31:35 GMT

Share your personal story If you know a loved one who has been affected by depression, when asking for donations, share how depression and suicide affects you and your family's life. If you want to help the cause, explain what motivated you to join the cause. Mention that the Beacon of Hope 5K will benefit individuals in Virginia Beach. Create a fundraising goal The Beacon of Hope 5K is asking participants to raise money from friends, family, coworkers, and companies. Set a high bar! Since we have specific recommendations on how to raise $250, we encourage team member to raise at least $200. You can set the goal higher if you want an even greater challenge. The more money that is raised, the more families we can help in our community. Fundraise! Ask, ask, and ask. You are speaking on behalf of those who may not be able to ask for themselves. People want to help those in need, and you are giving them an opportunity...

Sample Team Fundraising Email/Letter

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:25:17 GMT

Click the icon at the bottom of this page to download this letter as a pdf Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters, I am pleased to inform you that I will be participating in the Beacon of Hope 5K on May 22, 2011 to benefit I Need a Lighthouse (http://www.ineedalighthouse.org/). I will be participating with a team and our name is _______________________________. The 5K is scheduled for Sunday morning, May 22, 2011 at 24th Street Park at the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. I am seeking donations of any amount to help this worthy cause. It does not matter if it is $2.00 or $200.00. All the money we raise will be used to battle the epidemic of teen suicide and depression in our community. Each year in the United States, more than 30,000 lives are cut short by suicide. That means that suicide ends one life every 17 minutes. For every life lost, thousands more are affected by the loss of a child, parent, friend or co-worker. Suicide is...

Building Your Team

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:14:05 GMT

· It is easy to put together a team - just decide on a team name and recruit others to join you! Each person will register individually and you can train, fundraise, walk and/or run together and have fun! · Teams can be comprised of corporate colleagues, community groups, friends, or family members. · Individuals on the same team can compete in different distances...;they can run or walk the 5K. Build for your team a feeling of oneness, of dependence on one another and of strength to be derived by unity. - Vince Lombardi STEP 1: REGISTER YOUR TEAM NAME AND TEAM CAPTAIN CLICK HERE to register your team name and team captain STEP 2: BUILDING A GREAT TEAM • Set a goal of the number of team members you would like to have - then double it by asking each team member to bring a friend....

Beacon of Hope Pledge Sheet

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:11:46 GMT

Click on the pdf icon below to download this pledge sheet as a pdf file.

Team Roster

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:30:54 GMT

CLICK the pdf icon at the bottom of this page to download and print this form BEACON OF HOPE TEAM ROSTER TEAM NAME: ______________________________ TEAM CAPTAIN: ____________________________ Use this sign‐up chart to keep track of who has joined your team. Remember that each team member must be individually registered and know which team they are on. NOTE: This form is for your reference and does not need to be turned in on the day of the run. NAME PHONE/EMAIL WALKING/RUNNING FUNDRAISING GOAL $$$$$$ TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED $$$$$$ ...

A Letter to Team Captains

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:32:08 GMT

Dear Team Captain: Thank you for becoming a major force for the Beacon of Hope 5K Run/Walk/Memory Walk to benefit I Need a Lighthouse. The 5K is scheduled for Sunday morning, May 22, 2011 at 24th Street Park at the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. Each year in the United States, more than 30,000 lives are cut short by suicide. That means that suicide ends one life every 17 minutes. For every life lost, thousands more are affected by the loss of a child, parent, friend or co-worker. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people (ages 10-24) in the United States. As a Team Captain, you are not only making a difference, but you are also inspiring and challenging others to join you in the battle to help eradicate suicide and depression in your community. You can take pride in knowing that all the dollars you raise will benefit individuals in Virginia Beach. Your contribution is necessary for I Need...

Community Presentations

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:56:48 GMT

Lighthouse staff are available to speak to student and community groups upon request. Our presentation addresses important topics, including:

The strong link between depression and suicide
Depression symptoms and triggers
Suicide warning signs
How to help someone who is depressed or considering suicide
Community resources and available support

We are committed to empowering young adults and community members in Hampton Roads to intervene when a friend or family member is suffering from depression or considering suicide. There is help. There is hope.

Presentations can be customized to address the specific needs of your group. For more information please contact our Executive Director, Kathleen Wakefield at (757) 496-9775 or kwakefield@ineedalighthouse.org.

Staff

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:55:34 GMT

Kathleen Wakefield Founder, Executive Director On July 25, 2001, in the space of a moment, Kathleen Wakefield's life changed forever. Kathleen's doorbell rang at midnight. A police Chaplain and police officer informed Kathleen that her 21 year-old son, Jake, had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jacob was a soft-spoken, handsome young man with a winning smile and a dry sense of humor that drew a large circle of friends. Jake hid his despair from those closest to him. Jake's death was unfathomable, and totally unnecessary. Jake's suicide gave Kathleen a new life's mission, It is my deepest desire to honor Jake's life by educating teens and young-adults about depression and suicide. Kathleen believes depression is treatable and hopes to reduce lives lost to suicide. Using her 30+ years of experience as a teacher in Virginia Beach Public Schools Kathleen created I NEED A LIGHTHOUSE. Inc., (INAL). INAL...