Over 70 Local Businesses Join in a Village-Wide Campaign to Raise Mental Health Awareness
On Thursday, July 23, the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) kicks off its eighth annual Week of Hope summer tradition in Southampton to raise mental health awareness.
During the Week, stores throughout Southampton display a large, yellow flag in front of their doors, transforming sidewalks into a sea of sunshine to symbolize their commitment to advancing the conversation about mental health. The week culminates with the 11th Annual Race of Hope to Defeat Depression on Sunday, August 2, in Southampton.
Over 70 businesses are part of the Week of Hope, including Asprey London, Dolce Vita, Jennifer Miller Jewelry, Johnny Was, Love Binetti, Paul Stuart and Sage & Madison.
HDRF Founder and Chair Audrey Gruss and Mayor of Southampton Village William Manger Jr. will place the first flag in front of the Michelle Farmer store (10 A Jobs Lane, Southampton) at 10 am.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our eighth annual Week of Hope in Southampton, culminating with the 11th anniversary of the Race of Hope,” said Gruss. “Each summer, our Southampton community comes together to raise awareness for mental health and support HDRF’s advanced research into new and better treatments for depression and anxiety. Their unwavering support continues to inspire us.”
Along with the HOPE flags display, participating stores will have special handouts provided by HDRF with the latest information on depression in the U.S. and how to spot signs and symptoms.
The Week of Hope began in 2018 to serve as the lead-up to HDRF’s signature summer event, the Race of Hope 5K to Defeat Depression. The Week closes with The 11th Southampton Race of Hope on Sunday, August 2 at 8:30 AM around Lake Agawam. The Race attracts over 1000 participants from the tri-state area and beyond to unite as a community and raise mental health awareness and fund depression research.
This year’s celebrity Grand Marshal will be announced shortly and be joined by Gruss as Co-Grand Marshals of the Race of Hope.
100% of revenues from the Race go to groundbreaking research into the root causes of depression in the brain and new and better treatments. To sign up or learn more, please visit the website at https://www.southampton.raceofhopeseries.com/.
The Week of Hope, in conjunction with the Race of Hope, has helped to raises millions for advanced depression research. The Race is supported by residents including Janna Bullock, Alan Glatt, Jamee and Peter Gregory, Mai Hallingby Harrison, Kim Heirston, Tania Higgins, Natasha Jeffries, Sharon and John Loeb, Jr., Anne Nordeman, Kathy Prounis, Hilary Geary Ross, and Lis Waterman.
Week of Hope participating business owners to date include: 27 Hampton Salon, A-Tout-Age, Aloof Icon, Asprey London, ba&sh, bean2tween, Breezin Up, Casa Cabana, Coco Cabana, Collette Home, Colorpop Workshop, Contesssa Gallery, Corwin’s Jewelers, Dazzelle, Dolce Vita, Dopo Argento, El Verano, Faherty Southampton, Fivestory Southampton, Flying Point Surf, Fowler’s Garden Center, Golden Pear Café, Greyson Clothiers, Gubbins Running Ahead, Halsey House & Garden, Hampton Arrow Cleaners, Heart of the Hamptons, Herrick Hardware, Hildreth’s, Hildreth’s Children’s Department, House of Olita, Jennifer Miller Jewelry, Johnny Was, Juice Press, Le Bilboquet, Love Binetti, Luxury Fashion Group, Main Street Optics, Michelle Farmer Collaborate, Morphew World, Nest Seekers, Ornare Hamptons, Paul Stuart, Pelletreau Silver Shop, Rogers Mansion & Open-Air Museum Complex, Rogers Memorial Library, Roller Rabbit Southampton, Ruby and Jenna, Sage & Madison, Saltwater, Sea Green Designs, Sean’s Place, SFERRA, Shari’s Place, Shinnecock Lobster Factory, Shippy’s, Shoe-Inn, Southampton Arts Center, Southampton Inn, Southampton Publick House, Stevenson’s Toys and Games, Sunrise to Sunset Surf Sport, Tenet, Tennis East, The 1708 House, The Fudge Company, Therapy Life&Style, Topiaire Baby, Topiaire Candy Shop, Topiaire Flower Shop, Tremble, V. Elisabeth, Village Cheese Shoppe and WmNY Rugs.