Champs Sports x AFH for World Mental Health Day Campaign
In honor of World Mental Health Day today, Champs Sports is proud to announce its partnership with non-profit organization, Athletes for Hope (AFH). As part of the partnership, Champs Sports has donated $30,000 to AFH to help shatter the stigma of mental health and empower all athletes. Champs Sports’ donation to AFH will go towards education, training and resource creation related to athletes’ mental health, as well as fund AFH’s “Pledge to Reach Out” program which states: It starts with showing up, and a willingness to listen. It doesn’t need to be perfect, or filled with advice. It starts with reaching out. Take the pledge to help shatter the stigma of mental health at athletesforhope.org/reachout.
In support of the pledge, Champs Sports, in partnership with Athletes for Hope, launched a World Mental Health Day campaign on 10/10. The campaign features Washington Commanders Offensive Lineman Chris Paul and Olympian and World Cup Alpine Ski Racer Alice Merryweather, both of whom have experienced the stigma that surrounds mental health within their careers. In the campaign, Alice and Chris are shown in photos that represent what these athletes do to help keep a healthy mind – spend time in nature, ride horses, collaborate with friends, attend educational conferences, and more. They’ve both signed the “Pledge to Reach Out” and encourage everyone to join them.
To further support the campaign, Champs Sports hosted two Mental Health Day events at Champs Sports Homefield store in Pembroke Pines, FL on Sunday, October 9th for local high school and college athletes, with Under Armour providing attire for each attendee. The events consisted of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation sessions led by Athletes for Hope ambassadors Kendall Ellis and Rachel McNair.
This campaign follows Champs Sports’ recent partnership with VOICEINSPORT,to whom they donated $30,000 in support of their Title IX initiatives and launched a “Women Win” campaign as part of the retailer’s continued efforts to promote gender equity within the sports industry.
Chris Paul Quote:
"As athletes, it’s so important to use our platform to welcome conversations about mental health, or share our own experiences with mental health so people know they are not alone,” said Chris Paul, Washington Commanders Offensive Lineman and Athletes for Hope Mental Health Ambassador. “Mental health care deserves more of a spotlight, and we should all aim to do more for our ourselves and our peers in order to challenge the stigma that surrounds mental health in sports.”
Jason Belinkie Quote:
“We’re thrilled to partner with Champs Sports as they are committed to raising awareness of mental health issues that affect athletes across all sports,” said Jason Belinkie, CEO of Athletes for Hope. “At Athletes for Hope, our goal is to break down barriers and provide help to those in need, and we recognize the power of sharing one’s own experiences in order to inspire others. With the support of Champs Sports as well as star athletes, we hope the “Pledge to Reach Out” campaign encourages all athletes to show up, listen and reach out.”
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