Centerstone’s Signature Events

Take a journey through our archive of past signature events. See the impact we’ve made and the progress we’ve achieved in improving mental health and well-being. Reflect on our journey and join us in continuing to make a difference!

Signature Events

Life;Story 2026 – Illinois

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Date: September 26, 2026

Location: Marion, Illinois

Committee Co-Chairs: Fern Martin and Matt Carnaghi

  • 265 total participants, 55 volunteers, and 30 community partners with at least two representatives with each vendor (60), and spectators totaling to a potential of over 400 people at Ray Fosse Park.
  • Nearly $88,000 raised to assist individuals and families with little or no resources.
  • Special thanks to all of our sponsors!
  • A moving message was shared from Sherri Lukes.
  • Congrats to our 2026 Life;Story Champion, Michelle Cook (Executive Director, Joy Care Center)
  • Big thank you to Charis Goldman for their participation.

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Date: September 6, 2025

Location: Marion, Illinois

Committee: Fern Martin

  • 421 total participants – 344 registered for the 5K, 60 volunteers, and 17 community partners.
  • Nearly $80,000 raised to assist individuals and families with little or no resources.
  • Special thanks to all of our sponsors.
  • An inspirational message was shared from Charles Mooneyham. Life;Story Champions of 2025, Dr. Ryan Reed and Mike Tyson, were recognized for their dedication in making a difference in mental health.
  • Big thank you to Charis Goldman for their participation.

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Date: September 7, 2024

Location: Marion, Illinois

Committee: Fern Martin

  • 395 total participants – 353 registered for the 5K, 23 volunteers, and 20 community partners
  • Over $50,000 raised to assist individuals and families with little or no resources
  • Special thanks to all of our sponsors.
  • Inspirational messages were shared from Aaron and Anna Goletz and 2024 Life;Story Champion, Jaycen McBride.
  • Big thank you to Mayor Mike Absher, SIU Air Force ROTC Detachment 205, and Charis Goldman for their participation

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Date: September 9, 2023

Location: Marion, Illinois

Committee: Fern Martin and Andy Rains

  • 325 total participants – 246 registered for the 5K, 43 volunteers, and 11 community partners
  • Over $45,000 raised to assist individuals and families with little or no resources
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors. View our sponsors
  • Inspirational message from Christine Snyder and our Life;Story Champions of 2023, Deborah Humphrey, and Cherie Wright
  • Big thank you to Carterville American Legion, and Amanda Byassee Gott for their participation
  • Read the post-event press release for more details and a list of event highlights.

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Reclaiming Lives Luncheon 2026 Highlights

Location: Nashville, TN

Date: March 24, 2026

Committee: Julie and Adam Dretler

  • 400 total participants
  • Over $333,000 raised to support Centerstone’s programs
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors.
  • Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Delony is a #1 national bestselling author and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. Since 2020, John has served at Ramsey Solutions, teaching on mental and emotional health. Before joining the team, he earned a PhD in counseling and spent nearly two decades in higher education serving in various leadership roles across multiple universities. His newest book, Building a Non-Anxious Life, unpacks the Six Daily Choices for a non-anxious life.

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Location: Nashville, TN

Date: April 22, 2025

Committee: Lisa Beasley, Ashley Smith Dinkins, Ray Hayles

  • 320 total participants
  • Over $300,000 raised to support Centerstone’s programs
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors. View Sponsors and Donors
  • Keynote Speaker: Zak Williams, the son of beloved actor Robin Williams, who shared his personal story of turning pain into purpose and providing useful insight through his personal toolkit of overcoming anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles.

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Location: Nashville, TN

Date: April 26, 2024

Committee: Kate Cain, Eddie George, and Kerry Wilson

  • 450 total participants
  • Over $281,000 raised to support Centerstone’s programs
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors. View Sponsors and Donors
  • Keynote Speaker: Joe Theismann, discussing overcoming mental adversity and self-reinvention

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Life;Story 2026 – Florida

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Date: September 19, 2026

Location: Sarasota, Florida

Committee Co-Chairs: Pat Lucas and Jodi O’Meara

  • 704 participants, 56 volunteers, and 64 community partners with at least two representatives with each vendor (128), and spectators totaling to a potential of over 1,000 people at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • Over $134,500 raised to assist individuals and families with little or no resources.
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors!
  • Congrats to our 2026 Life;Story Champion, Micki Thompson (President/CEO, First Contact).
  • A thank you to Jackie Greenough with Sarasota Dove Release, Sarasota Military Academy, Tabatha Walter and Rev. Golden for their participation.

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Date: September 20, 2025

Location: Sarasota, Florida

Committee: Pat Lucas and Jane Roseboro

  • 764 participants, 77 volunteers, and 67 vendors with at least two representatives with each vendor (134), totaling to a potential of 975 people at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • Over $142,000 raised to assist individuals and families with little or no resources.
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors! View our sponsors.
  • A thank you to Sarasota Military Academy and Madeline Mangas for their participation and congrats to our 2025 Life;Story Champion, Todd Hughes.

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Date: September 28, 2024

Location: Sarasota, Florida

Committee: Pat Lucas and Jane Roseboro

  • 667 total participants – including runners, volunteers, and supporters from the local community
  • 41 teams – representing various organizations, schools, and local businesses
  • Nearly $156,000 raised to assist individuals and families with little or no resources
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors! View our sponsors
  • Inspirational messages from Vince Hafeli and congrats to our 2024 Life;Story Champion, Breanne Scott.

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Date: September 23, 2023

Location: Sarasota, Florida

Committee: Pat Lucas and Jane Roseboro

  • 762 total participants – including runners, volunteers, and supporters from the local community
  • 61 teams – representing various organizations, schools, and local businesses
  • Over $159,000 raised to assist individuals and families with little or no resources
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors! View our sponsors
  • Inspirational messages from Dr. Blas Villalobos, Renee Hayes, and our Life;Story Champions of 2023, Vince Hafeli, Deputy Holly Forrester, and Deputy Blake Shofter
  • Read the post-event press release for more details and a list of event highlights
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Life;Story 2026 – Tennessee

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Date: September 12, 2026

Location: Clarksville, Tennessee

Committee Co-Chairs: Ann Campbell and Jamie Korenoski

  • 347 total participants, 60 volunteers, and 33 community partners with at least two representatives with each vendor (66), and spectators totaling to a potential of over 500 people at Governor’s Square Mall.
  • Nearly $102,000 raised to provide mental health care services for veterans, service members and military families.
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors!
  • Congrats to our 2026 Life;Story Champion, Scott E. Brower (Brigadier General, US Army – Retired)
  • A thank you to Joe Pitts (Clarksville’s Mayor), Col. McWherter (Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Commander), Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Color Guard and Melanie Kidd (Dir, Military Services at Centerstone) for being a part of this special day.

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Date: September 13, 2025

Location: Clarksville, Tennessee

Committee: Ann Campbell and Jamie Korenoski

  • 483 total participants – 379 registered for the 5K/10k/Ruck, 73 volunteers, and 31 community partners.
  • Nearly $107,000 raised to provide mental health care services for veterans, service members and military families.
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors! View our sponsors.
  • Big thank you to Clarksville’s Mayor Joe Pitts, Lt. Colonel Doyle, and Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Color Guard for being a part of this special day.

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Fairway to Recovery 2026 – Florida

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Date: May 16, 2026

Location: Sarasota, Florida

Committee: Keith O’Neill (Chair)

  • 72 total participants
  • Over $80,000 raised to support Centerstone’s programs
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors.
  • Proceeds from the second Fairway to Recovery will directly support the resources that empower individuals on their journey to recovery.
  • A special thank you to our Chair, Keith O’Neill, for his dedication and contributions in helping make this event a continued success.

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fairway to recovery 2025

Date: May 9, 2025

Location: Bradenton, Florida

Committee: Keith O’Neill (Chair)

  • 76 total participants
  • Over $60,000 raised to support Centerstone’s programs
  • Special thanks to all our sponsors.
  • Proceeds from our first Fairway to Recovery will directly support the resources that empower individuals on their journey to recovery.
  • A special thank you to our Chair, Keith O’Neill, for his devotion and contribution to the event that made this event a success.

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