Hi Everyone!
From September 1st to October 8th, my team will be participating in a virtual race to support this amazing organization.
Veterinary professionals are 3.5 times more likely to die from suicide than the general population, due to a mix of factors including their deep empathy, lack of work-life balance, frequent encounters with death and mortality, and easy access to medications. As a result, NOMV was created to help transform the status of mental wellness within the profession so veterinary professionals can survive and thrive through education, resources, and support. Today, NOMV offers peer-to-peer support, financial support grants, educational presentations, and partnerships with other agencies to benefit everyone within the veterinary profession, including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, and support staff.
I have seen firsthand the effort and emotional toll it takes for an individual to play their part in the industry, and I pledge to run a mile a day to support this organization. I'm also hoping to raise $50 to donate to NOMV. If you'd like to help in any way, I would be very grateful and will keep you updated on our race!
Thank you for reading, and have a blessed day!
Alex Myers
#RATW23
#RaceAroundtheWorld2023
