BTHO Week
The Story Behind "BTHO Week"
Every year, around 50,000 people die by suicide. BTHO Week came to life at one of our Jae Foundation summer retreats in 2024. In conjunction with Suicide Month, the Jae Foundation and our greater community are committing to run 50,000 ladders, that we have renamed as “BTHO’s”
Held at Jae’s Place, this week-long challenge invites participants to come run these “BTHOs” with us, as a tribute to those we’ve lost. With a basketball court painted at Jae’s Place, individuals and teams check in, log their BTHOs, and contribute to the collective goal, fostering remembrance, resilience, and a shared commitment to mental wellness.
BTHO Week 2026:
This summer, we invite you to come run these 50,000 BTHO’s with us at Jae’s Place. BTHO Week at Jae’s Place is a truly remarkable atmosphere, with great community, food trucks, music, leaderboard competitions, and more. We look forward to watching our community come together to complete our goal of 50,000 BTHO’s in just 4 days.
Info:
- September 22 - 25
- 3:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
- 10:00am - 4:00pm Friday
- Jae's Place
- Free
What is BTHO Week?
BTHO Week at the Jae Foundation is a powerful annual event that brings the community together to remember the 50,000 lives lost to suicide each year. Held at Jae’s Place, this week-long challenge invites participants to run 50,000 “BTHOs”, a redefined version of the classic basketball suicide drill, as a tribute to those we’ve lost. With a basketball court painted at Jae’s Place, individuals and teams check in, log their BTHOs, and contribute to the collective goal, fostering remembrance, resilience, and a shared commitment to mental wellness.