Run Today For Tomorrow, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and access to care. What began as a memorial run has grown into a community movement rooted in compassion, action, and hope. We believe in a Tomorrow where everyone is here to see it — and we work every day to help make that belief a reality.
Invested directly into local mental health grants and scholarships.
Run Today for Tomorrow, Inc. exists to ensure that no one in our community faces mental health challenges alone. Our mission is to raise awareness by educating the community on the resources they have available to them, connect individuals to those resources, and provide financial support through grants and scholarships to reduce barriers and expand access to care.
At the heart of Run Today For Tomorrow is a commitment to real, local change. We focus on reducing stigma, increasing access to mental health services, and supporting the next generation of mental health professionals. Every program we offer is guided by empathy, transparency, and a deep connection to our community.
Run Today for Tomorrow, Inc. exists to ensure that no one in our community faces mental health challenges alone. Our mission is to raise awareness by educating the community on the resources they have available to them, connect individuals to those resources, and provide financial support through grants and scholarships to reduce barriers and expand access to care.
A future where mental health care is accessible, supported, and prioritized — and where every person feels valued, seen, and supported.
Compassion, community, integrity, hope, and action guide everything we do.
Our organization is built on lived experience and local impact. We focus on meaningful action rather than overhead, ensuring funds raised go directly toward mental health support and education within our community.
Through events, partnerships, and education, we support mental wellness across multiple areas that strengthen individuals and families.
Funding counseling, therapy, and mental health services when cost is a barrier.
Connecting people to emotional, physical, and social wellness resources.
Supporting students pursuing careers in the mental health field.
Creating conversations that reduce stigma and encourage seeking help.
Emily is the President and Founder of Run Today For Tomorrow and has led the organization for the past seven years. She created Run Today For Tomorrow in memory of her cousin, Molly Yacko, and has continued to grow the organization after recognizing the deep need for mental health awareness and suicide prevention in our community.
Because she wants everyone to know that tomorrow needs them and that help is available. We are incredibly grateful for her leadership, vision and unwavering commitment to bringing hope, education and support to our community.
Eric has been an integral part of our organization for the past seven years and currently serves as Secretary. In this role, he helps support the ongoing work that ensures our mission remains focused, organized and impactful for those we serve.
Family. His motivation comes from wanting to ensure no one has to face difficult times alone. We are deeply thankful for his dedication, heart and commitment to supporting others through our mission.
Megan has been a dedicated part of our organization for the past seven years and has recently stepped into the role of Treasurer. She plays a vital role in supporting our mission by helping ensure our efforts to raise funds for mental health and suicide prevention are sustainable and impactful.
Because she wants to make a difference and help change as many lives as possible. We are incredibly grateful for her long-standing commitment, leadership and passion for strengthening our community.
Funding local mental health services so cost is never a barrier to care.
Connecting families to emotional, physical, social, and financial wellness resources.
Supporting students pursuing careers in mental health through scholarships.
Run Today for Tomorrow, Inc. exists to ensure that no one in our community faces mental health challenges alone. Our mission is to raise awareness by educating the community on the resources they have available to them, connect individuals to those resources, and provide financial support through grants and scholarships to reduce barriers and expand access to care.
You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Contact Us page for more details.
Donations fund:
Mental health grants for LaSalle County providers
The Molly Lenora Yacko Memorial Scholarship
Suicide prevention awareness and wellness programming
We’ve already invested $36,000 directly back into our community, and we’re just getting started.
Yes, Run Today For Tomorrow, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.
You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.
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