"tipping the balance between hope and despair" A Stroll into Light is the answer to the call we have all been ignoring for the longest time. The mental health epidemic, especially in adolescents, only receives attention when a tragedy has occurred or a life is lost. Stroll into Light is a recognition that each person is fighting their own battle each and every day. Whether that be anxiety, depression, or any mental health related issue, no one person should feel alone in their situation. As a community, we must support each other and advocate for peoples’ stories to be heard. At this candlelight event, each attendee will receive a candle to reflect and mourn as we walk side by side. Stroll into Light will also have an optional time to reflect, and there will also be an opportunity to receive hope from individuals who themselves have risen from the darkness to walk in the light of life! Please walk with us on Sunday, November 15th at Mount Tabor High School Track at 6:00 pm to be a part of the Fifth Annual “Stroll into Light.” Gathering will start at 5:00pm. Please check-in by 5:40 pm to get your candles. Opening remarks and Guest Speaker at 6:05. Walk starts 6:15-6:45pm. Event ends 7:00pm. Stroll Into Light T-shirts will be given away to first 100 walkers Jewelry Raffle at start of event Proceeds will be donated to: $500 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS to 2-4 selected 2027 Seniors from local High Schools (application recquired) Local Mental Health Organizations WGW YMCA Reaching Our Potential: Gives Students Free Y Membership & Access to Opportunities ($175 supports a student) Shining Light on Mental Health: LISTEN! A ministry between Centenary's Youth Ministry & Shining Light on Mental Health that invites teenagers and parents to truly listen to each other in hopes of understanding one another better. (Guest speakers) Winston-Salem Street School : Provide opportunities and outreach for Mental Health Awareness BEACON / PRESENTING: Merhoff & Associates Pediatric Dentistry & Abbie & Maddie Merhoff HOPE : Centenary Youth Ministry , Half Past Three Clothing, Loxx Boxx LLC , Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Dr. Phillip Mason & Dr. Stuart Saunders , Performance Driven PT, Sunbird Storage COURAGE: Gemcap Capital , The Deibler Family, The Dunnagan Family , The Polluck Family, Traid Radiology Associates , Womble Bond Dickinson, LIGHT Atrium Health Wake Forest Sports Medicine: Dr. Nick Trasolini & Dr. Brian Waterman, Carolina Psychology Group , Kendra Scott, In Motion Dance Center. Liv For Sweets LEGACY : Alissa Floyd:Premier Sotheby's International Realty, Jersey City Sports, Heather Hall LOGO Design by David Jones T-Shirt Design by LOCAL High School Student TBD
Course & Travel Notes
Stroll Into Light starts at 5:30 PM, well after sunrise at 6:57 AM that morning. November weather in Winston Salem typically brings highs around 60°F and lows near 39°F, with about 28% of days seeing measurable rain, so pack layers and rain gear accordingly. The venue sits at 925 feet elevation, which is relatively modest and shouldn't present significant acclimation challenges. Smith Reynolds Airport is conveniently located just 2.6 miles from the race venue.
⛰️ 925 ft elevation☀️ Typically 60°F / 39°F · 28% chance of rain✈️ Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) — 2.6 mi
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When is Stroll Into Light 2026 — Winston Salem, NC?
Stroll Into Light 2026 — Winston Salem, NC takes place on November 15, 2026. The race is held in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Where is Stroll Into Light 2026 — Winston Salem, NC held?
Stroll Into Light 2026 — Winston Salem, NC is held at Mount Tabor High School Track in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
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