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Join us for the 17th Annual Tour de Vail July 14, 2018

Family-friendly event helps raise funds for programs that support adults with mental illness

Vail Place is hosting its 17th annual Tour de Vail – Roll & Stroll for Mental Health on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Participants may walk, run, bike, skate or blade around Crystal Lake in Robbinsdale to gain donations, inspire hope and raise awareness for mental health. Funds raised will support the Vail Place Clubhouse Community Support Program, which helps adults with mental illnesses find friendships, employment, education, housing, health and wellness, and a broader connection to the community.

Participants are encouraged to register as individuals or as a team to raise funds for Vail Place. Corporate sponsorships are still available.

What: Tour de Vail – Roll & Stroll for Mental Health

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When: Saturday, July 14, 2018

8:00 – Check-In Opens

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9:15 – Fun Run Kickoff

10:00 – Raffle & Refreshments

Where: Lakeview Terrace Park, Crystal Lake, Robbinsdale

Cost: $35 (Early Bird Registration is $25 before May 31st)

Registration includes event participation, t-shirt, refreshments, and a special gift from Vail Place members.

For those who are unable to attend the event, there are other ways to participate in this year’s Tour de Vail by donating or participating in a Virtual Walk. In addition, sponsorship opportunities for Tour de Vail are still available. To learn more about the benefits of a Tour de Vail sponsorship, visit VailPlace.org/sponsor-tour-de-vail-2018/

Vail Place is a non-profit organization based in Hopkins, Minnesota. The organization was founded in 1981 to provide community-based recovery services for adults with serious mental illnesses. Vail Place has since expanded to include Targeted Case Management and Collaborative Community Programs, including site-based supportive housing and a Total Care Collaborative in North Minneapolis in partnership with North Memorial. Vail Place operates two facilities in Hopkins and Minneapolis, Minnesota. For more information, visit VailPlace.org.

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