We inspire action and possibility through shared stories.

The Art of Doing Something About It. Through storytelling and purposeful action, we promote mental health awareness and support efforts to prevent suicide.

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340 miles. One mission.

We’re running The Speed Project to turn pain into purpose and remind people they’re not alone. Every mile helps us tell real stories, raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, and fund the work it takes to show up for our community, from resources and programming to documenting and sharing this mission in a way that reaches people who need it most.

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WHAT WE DO

We create experiences and share stories that inspire action, build community, and support mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

  • Dallas to Austin relay run with 12 advocate runners raising funds and awareness.

  • We support individuals who dedicate their runs to the cause and share stories to inspire hope.

  • Purposeful events and moments that promote mental health awareness, support suicide prevention, and move people to take action.

  • A space for real stories, honest conversations, and reminders to keep going.

  • Simple, practical tools and stories to support mental health, encourage help seeking, and remind people they are not alone.

YOUR DONATION IMPACT

Group of runners participating in a race or charity run, running outdoors on a paved path with green trees and overcast sky in the background, all wearing black shirts with yellow text.

How We Use Donations

We are 100% volunteer driven Texas non-profit corporation. No paid staff. Every dollar goes directly into the work: the relay, the storytelling, the podcast, and community activations that promote mental health awareness and support suicide prevention.

  • Relay costs: safety supplies, vehicle rentals, gas, lodging, meals and hydration, and basic gear that keeps the team supported and organized.

  • Storytelling: video and photography to document and share stories to inspire others to keep going.

  • Podcast: production and distribution to keep the conversations going.

  • Community activations: events that promote mental health awareness, support suicide prevention, and inspire action.

  • Resources: tools and materials for people navigating mental health struggles. (2026 goal to update the website with blogs and resources to help people in need)

  • Giving back: support for aligned mental health and suicide prevention organizations and other non profits.

  • Operations: helping us run the work consistently and effectively throughout the year.

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For Those Who Keep Going

  • A woman jogs on the side of a rural road while a cyclist rides behind her. A black vehicle is parked nearby. The scene takes place on a sunny day with green fields and trees in the background.

    Victoria

    “I feel like a completely different person after this experience. I’m so grateful and excited to see and experience this new version of myself after the relay.”

  • Keegan

    "The Sayless Relay was more than a relay. It was a reminder that we’re stronger together. Through sleep deprivation, sore legs, and silent miles, I found clarity. Running is my therapy, and the team reminded me that I’m never alone."

  • A woman running outdoors in a rural area with green foliage and trees in the background, wearing a yellow vest, black outfit, sunglasses, and a cap.

    Miranda

    “I’ve never felt more in tune with myself: my body, my mind, my spirit. This relay stripped me down to our most human, most honest selves.”

  • Two shirtless male runners standing outside a black van on the side of a rural road. One man is wearing a black cap, a yellow reflective vest, black shorts, and holding a blue water bottle. The other man is wearing a red cap, a yellow reflective vest tied around his waist, black running pants, and looking at his phone. Two other people are inside the van, looking at their phones. The background shows a winding road, green trees, and a slightly cloudy sky.

    Brent

    Being a part of Sayless Projects has given me so much motivation in my day-to-day life to keep doing something about it and to keep saying less when I’m given opportunities to do hard things. I’m grateful to have been a part of this project because it has opened doors for my students who have seen the film to reach out and be more open. It has also given me opportunities to talk to my friends and family about mental health in ways we previously wouldn’t have.

  • Five people sitting on chairs on a stage, participating in a panel discussion, with one person holding a microphone and speaking.

    Caleb

    Getting involved with Sayless Projects gave me a purpose when I didn’t quite have one. Witnessing strangers be so brave and open felt like a warm invitation to do the same. It was important for me to be around these people.

  • A man in a black t-shirt with yellow text and a black baseball cap, standing outdoors near a chain-link fence and orange traffic barrier, with a blurred background of greenery and a structure.

    Farrell

    Sayless Projects was profoundly moving, and I have learned to appreciate every moment I have. Life is hard, but we can do hard things. Seeing is believing, and I’ve seen it many times over as a member of the Year 1 team and a volunteer for the Year 2 team. Even when we feel like we don’t have the strength to keep going, we can find the strength and courage to keep going through our loved ones and community.