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Wisconsin's Dr. Adel Korkor Run Across America to Raise Awareness for Mental Health Attracted over 2000 Runners/Walkers and Reached over 85 Million People


DELAFIELD, Wis., July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Adel Korkor, a nephrologist from Wisconsin, recently completed his transcontinental journey to raise awareness for mental health. Over the course of 50 days, 50 states and 50 5Ks, Korkor raised over $100,000 to benefit mental health in America through the Five Fifty Fifty charity and ran with over 2,000 participants who joined him on his campaign for mental health awareness nationwide.

To complete his journey, Korkor traveled 21,600 miles - 12,600 by air and 9,000 by driving. Throughout the travels, Korkor reiterated his key facts: mental health problems are common nationwide, disabling and costly, impeding physical health and significantly increasing morbidity and mortality in all sufferers. He also personally interviewed 130 participants who shared their own struggle with mental health issues. 

"My journey across America went far beyond what I expected," said Korkor. "Many of those who joined the event had their own personal stories. Many were willing to share it. Some of the stories were sad, but others were uplifting and motivating. They allowed me to learn so much about the state of mental 'brain' healthcare in our nation. There is so much work that needs to be done, and my work, truly, has just begun."

The funds raised from the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series will be used to increase awareness, address the shortage of affordable care, emphasize the importance of wellness in mental health, fund research and focus on underserved groups such as veterans and those suffering from addiction.

The Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series for Mental Health launched on May 5 in Honolulu, Hawaii and concluded on June 23 in Korkor's home state of Wisconsin. More than 85 million people were reached during the 50 days of the trip through 20-plus in-person interviews with the media, broadcast news coverage and print/online newspaper coverage.

Mental Health America served as the national charity partner of the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series.

For more information on donating to the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series, visit https://fivefiftyfifty.com.

About Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series
The mission of the Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series is to make the world a better place for those suffering from mental illness. The funds raised from this will be used to increase awareness, address the shortage of affordable care, emphasize the importance of wellness in mental health, fund research and focus on underserved groups such as veterans and those suffering from addiction. The Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series began in Hawaii on May 5, 2018 and concluded in the Delafield, Wisconsin on June 23, 2018.

About Adel B. Korkor M.D. Foundation
The Adel B. Korkor M.D. Foundation (www.adelbkorkorfoundation.org) is a non-profit organization established to support organizations working toward solutions for mental health issues and organizations helping those who suffer from mental health illnesses. Founded by Dr. Korkor in 2016, the Adel B. Korkor M.D. Foundation seeks to educate on the epidemic of mental health in America.

For More Information:
Nicole Nelson
262-361-3850
[email protected] 

 

SOURCE Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk Series


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