We’re still feeling the energy and love from this year’s Strides for Pride, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it such an unforgettable day. With over 1,100 runners and walkers registered—the most we've seen since before the pandemic—our community showed up and showed out. Your presence, your passion, and your support for LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults truly made this event special.

To our sponsors and fundraisers: thank you for going above and beyond. Because of your generosity, we not only met this year’s fundraising goal, we surpassed it. A big thank you as well to our incredible vendors, The Greenhouse Bar, Nirvana’s Smoothies, and Hot Spot Yoga for fueling and moving us through the morning. And to our community partners, thank you for being by our side in this work and showing what collaboration looks like in action.

We’re deeply grateful to our two anthem singers, Zonnetta Marie and Mark Kellam, who opened the event with moving performances that reminded us why visibility and unity matter. And to our amazing volunteers, committee members, and staff, thank you for your hard work, time, and dedication. This event simply wouldn’t happen without your heart and effort behind the scenes.

Thank you for believing in JASMYN and for continuing to stand with LGBTQIA+ youth. We can’t wait to see you next year for our 15th Annual Strides for Pride.