Rex Runs Kindly: Supporting Mental Health Through Running

Rex Runs Kindly is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of running to support mental health awareness and raise funds for those affected by mental health struggles. Every year, we focus on a different mental health issue, with the goal of making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in need.

At Rex Runs Kindly, we believe in the power of community and the healing that can come from coming together for a cause. By participating in our events, you are helping to create a lasting legacy and offering hope to families who need it most.

Join us in running toward a world where mental health is supported, and no one faces the journey alone. Every step you take is a step toward healing.

We're looking for volunteers

  • Fundraising Director.

  • Project/program coordinator.

  • Race location scout/route planner.

  • Race support staff.

If you love running and believe in our cause, please fill out the contact form or email us at: contactus@RexRunsKindly.org

Our Sponsors:

Nyack Pediatric Dentistry

Dwayne M. Bodie DMD PC

Align Chiropractic Wellness

contactus@rexrunskindly.com

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Disclaimer:

Rex Runs Kindly, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity. We recognize the importance of support from generous individuals and businesses. Our primary mission is to assist those in need, providing vital resources and services that can significantly enhance their quality of life. Every donation, no matter the size, or any offered service, plays a crucial role in our growth and ability to serve. We invite you to join us in this important journey to uplift our community and create lasting change. Together, we can make a difference for those who need it most.

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RUN KINDLY-RUN FEARLESSLY!

Dr. Sgt. Rex is more than just a Border Collie—he's my loyal companion, my trail guide, and the inspiration behind Rex Runs Kindly, Inc.. He holds no formal titles in medicine or the military, of course—but to me, he's earned both stripes. Rex has been my most trusted running partner through every season, every storm, and every steep, rocky scramble. Where I go, he goes—and together, we've run our way into a better life.

Running saved me. But running with Rex gave me the strength to stay saved. In my hardest moments—when addiction, doubt, and darkness clouded my mind—it was Rex who nudged me forward. Not with words, but with presence. With his eyes fixed ahead, his ears tuned to the wind, and his paws pattering beside me. When I felt weak, Rex made me feel capable. When I was afraid, Rex scouted the path ahead. On narrow trails with sharp drop-offs or icy slopes, he always slows down, carefully choosing the safest way for both of us. He's never in a rush—unless I am.

Rex doesn't care if it's pouring rain, snowing sideways, or 95 degrees—he just wants to run, to move, to be. He needs the run as much as I do. His spirit is restless and wild, just like mine once was. Running is his therapy too. And in that shared motion, stride for stride, we both find peace.

Rex Runs Kindly was born out of that bond. It's a nonprofit rooted in the belief that running heals—that movement is medicine. It's for people struggling like I once did, people who might not see a way out yet. Rex helped me find my way through. And now, he and I are determined to help others find theirs.

Rex reminds us all: No matter how rocky the trail, you're not alone. There's always a way forward. And it's okay to pause, catch your breath, and then keep moving—with kindness, purpose, and maybe even a wagging tail by your side.