On May 6, 2018, Stride for Awareness and San Mateo PAL are hosting a 5k Run/Walk to raise awareness about the importance of Student Health and Mental Wellness. The day before, Saturday, May 5th, we are hosting a Wellness Workshop designed to educate and promote ways to guide teens toward a positive and healthy mind, body and personal community. Our goal is to encourage dialogue and provide support to teens through discussion, involvement and education.  I would like to invite you to become a sponsor of this meaningful event by donating items for goody bags which will be passed out to race participants.  Funds raised will support programs focused on Student Health and Mental Wellness, which we offer to our PAL Kids for low or no cost.

San Mateo PAL is a 501c(3) non-profit organization, and our mission is to keep kids in school, on track, out of gangs, jail, and away from troubled behaviors.  Since 1997, we have impacted the lives of youth and their families. We annually provide hundreds of opportunities for our kids to participate in life changing activities. We focus on serving kids in our community who are at-risk, low income, or are vulnerable to outside negative influences. We work hard to promote the physical, social and psychological development of youth and help to “Build the Bond Between Cops and Kids.”