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We work collaboratively to strengthen and expand education in the area of su***de prevention, behavioral health and wellness.

The Su***de Prevention Awareness & Resource Council (SPARC) is a group of concerned citizens, professionals, and partner agencies who convene with a common goal of reducing the number of su***des in our area. Our goal is to increase help seeking behaviors and raise awareness about available mental health (MH) supports and resources in our area. Data drives our chosen initiatives, which are designe

SPARC 10th Anniversary Event 01/14/2026

Thank you so much to Kellie Marks Photography for taking such beautiful photos from our 10th Anniversary of SPARC of Hope 5K!! Check out the gallery here: https://kelliemarksphotography.pixieset.com/sparc10thanniversaryevent/ #

SPARC 10th Anniversary Event Photo collection by Kellie Marks Photography

11/10/2025

Please join us for the BDR Mental Health Walkathon at UVA this Saturday, November 15th! We are so grateful that they are raising funds once again for SPARC and we will be there to share about our organization. We hope you can participate! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckeJ8JtbhJs4VtRAAs3PhcmA79rhgOxYgCYE6PlGgGU7FJtw/viewform?embedded=true and check out their GoFundMe for SPARC here: https://gofund.me/a65f9921e

Photos from SPARC's post 10/18/2025

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day for the 10 year anniversary of the SPARC of Hope 5K! Thank you to our amazing speaker Kevin Berthia and all the wonderful volunteers, sponsors and participants for joining us on this special day!

Photos from SPARC's post 10/18/2025

The volunteers were hard at work today to get everything ready for tomorrow’s 10th annual SPARC of Hope 5K-check out our before and after pics!!

10/16/2025

The SPARC drive-through is set up at 500 Old Lynchburg Road and ready for you to come pick up your swag bags, bibs and shirts! We’ll be here until 6pm, come on out!

10/16/2025

Today is the last day to pre-register online for the SPARC of Hope 5K! We hope to see you there!

10/15/2025

The SPARC of Hope 5K is this Saturday! If you've registered online, you can come to our drive-through tomorrow to pick up your swag bag and 5K bib! If you haven't registered yet, there is still time. Online registration closes tomorrow at noon!

SPARC | Official Merchandise | Bonfire 10/10/2025

Did you know that we have more SPARC merchandise available for purchase this year? Hoodies, hats, a sling bag and more! And the proceeds benefit SPARC! Check out our bonfire shop here:

SPARC | Official Merchandise | Bonfire 100% of proceeds support local SPARC initiatives!

Photos from SPARC's post 10/09/2025

The annual SPARC of Hope 5K Run/Walk wouldn’t be possible without our generous sponsors. Your support makes this event possible!! Thank you to our Silver and Bronze level sponsors!

Photos from SPARC's post 10/09/2025

The annual SPARC of Hope 5K Run/Walk wouldn’t be possible without our generous sponsors. Your support makes this event possible!! Thank you to our Platinum level sponsors!

Photos from SPARC's post 10/09/2025

The annual SPARC of Hope 5K Run/Walk wouldn’t be possible without our generous sponsors. Your support makes this event possible!! Especially those sponsors who have been supporting for 10 years! Check out our Diamond Level (special for the 10 year anniversary) sponsors, JTZ Enterprise, Manning Family Foundation, Virginia Business Systems, T&N Printing, Woods & Waters Financial Group, Mitchell Hash Foundation & Find Homes Realty, and 9Round Charlottesville!

Photos from SPARC's post 10/09/2025

Thank you to our Speaker Sponsor, BIO-CAT, for your generous support in bringing a national speaker, Kevin Berthia, to the SPARC of Hope 5K!

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