The Journey of a Lifetime: UMass Doctor Running to Save Lives

Dr. Patrick McEnaney is running with purpose. Beyond pushing his body to extreme limits out of love for running, Patrick is also on a journey to help others who are struggling mentally and emotionally. His will is going to be tested with his biggest physical challenge yet: the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, the nation's most grueling ultramarathon, set to take place from June 28 to 29. The Western States boasts some of the best ultramarathon runners, such as Kilian Jornet, and starts in Olympic Valley, California, ending in Auburn, with a total distance of 100.2 miles. “With Western States being the ultimate ultramarathon, this is the biggest event in my life,” said Patrick, who has taken it upon himself to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention and, more specifically, Riverside Community Care—a nonprofit in Massachusetts that supports suicide education and equips individuals to recognize warning signs and provide timely support. Riverside has a 64% success rate in combating suicide. People