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Fun, running, music, and mental health come to Rochester with Rock and Run for Mental Health | Community Voices

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Bandon Damm
Rock & Run takes place in Rochester, Ill on Sept. 9, 2023.

Rock and Run for Mental Health, coming to Rochester, Ill. on Saturday, Sept. 9, is a passion project aimed at helping individuals learn more about taking care of their minds and the resources available to help. Director of the event, Brandon Damm, spoke to Community Voices about bringing the community together, his hopes, personal ambitions and just having fun.

Logan Bricker is a student at the University of Illinois Springfield studying journalism. He also assists the Community Voices team at NPR Illinois.
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