Mental illness affects all members of the Greater Houston area in some way; according to a report issued by the University of Texas School of Public Health, more than 30% of Houstonians are within the close social network of a person with a severe mental illness. Families, schools, and businesses are all benefiting from our work which increases access to health and human services that aim at prevention, early intervention, and treatment of behavioral disorders and mental illness.

Mental Health America of Greater Houston, established in 1954 by philanthropist Ima Hogg, is the area’s longest serving mental health education and advocacy organization focused on shaping the mental health of people and communities in the areas of children and education, integrated health care, veterans, and community education. 

Fundraising Incentives:

·  MHA covers race registration fee for Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, and We Are Houston 5k

·  Fundraisers who raise at least $1,000 will be invited as our special guests to our Annual Treasures of Texas Luncheon, Spring 2023

· Top fundraisers will receive special prizes

·  Receive MHA swag to show that you run for everyone’s mental health

·  Receive a running shirt for race day

· Those who raise $500+ will receive HERO benefits

    *Access to special HERO bathroom on race day

    *Access to post-race HERO tent at RunFest

    *Post-race massage