Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Oakland, California
- Price Free - $100.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for an inspiring and uplifting day at the Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, May 30th, in beautiful Oakland, Alameda. This vibrant event will take place at the Edoff Bandstand, Lake Merritt, and is more than just a race—it's a celebration of healing, community, and hope. Lace up your shoes for a 5K run or walk around the picturesque lake, starting in waves at 9:30 AM, following an energizing warm-up.
The day promises to be filled with joy and connection for the entire family, featuring a wellness fair, movement classes like Tai Chi and Trauma-Informed Yoga, and even a lively dance party! From 8:30 AM, registration opens, followed by an opening ceremony that will set the tone for this wonderful gathering. Fundraising opportunities are also available, allowing you to make a difference in the lives of individuals in need of suicide prevention support. Don’t miss out on this chance to come together and create lasting change in our community—mark your calendars for May 30th and be part of this important movement!
The day promises to be filled with joy and connection for the entire family, featuring a wellness fair, movement classes like Tai Chi and Trauma-Informed Yoga, and even a lively dance party! From 8:30 AM, registration opens, followed by an opening ceremony that will set the tone for this wonderful gathering. Fundraising opportunities are also available, allowing you to make a difference in the lives of individuals in need of suicide prevention support. Don’t miss out on this chance to come together and create lasting change in our community—mark your calendars for May 30th and be part of this important movement!
Organiser's Description
A MOVEMENT FOR HEALING, COMMUNITY, AND HOPE
Join us on Saturday, May 30th, for Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention, a powerful day of movement, community, and collective care benefiting CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF ALAMEDA COUNTY. Whether you walk, run, roll, or dance, every action you take supports life-saving suicide prevention services in our community.
WHAT MAKES HEALING HEARTS SPECIAL?
This is more than just a race. It's a day of healing, joy, and connection for the whole family. After you hit the pavement for our walk/run, stick around for a wellness fair, movement classes, snacks, and a heart-centered program that uplifts the strength of our community.
EVENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Location: Edoff Bandstand, Lake Merritt
Start Times:
8:30 AM: Registration & Check-in Opens
9:00 AM: Opening Ceremony, Remarks from Councilmember Brown & Supervisor Fortunato Bas, and Oakland Taiko [https://www.otaiko.org] Performance
9:30 AM: 5K around Lake Merritt starts in 2 waves (Warm-up led by Frank Clayton Jr. [https://frankclaytonjr.com])
9:40 AM: Movement Activities Begin: Tai Chi with Master Sheldon [https://www.thedeeproot.org/shaolin-life] & Trauma Informed Yoga with Marsha Rosenblatt [https://www.groundingbodywellness.com/about]
10:30 AM: Dance Party
11:00 AM: Closing Ceremony
MERCH
Grab a Healing Hearts T-shirt to wear your support proudly for just $40. Online store will be enabled by May 4th for pre-sale!
GO BEYOND THE FINISH LINE FUND RAISE FOR A CAUSE!
Your impact doesnt stop at the finish line! Take your support to the next level by fundraising for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING PAGE OR JOIN A TEAM TO RALLY YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES BEHIND THIS LIFE-SAVING CAUSE. WITH JUST A FEW CLICKS, YOU CAN:
check mark button Set a personal goal
check mark button Customize your fundraising page
check mark button Invite others to join you
check mark button Help expand suicide prevention services in our community
Every dollar raised makes a difference!
Join us on Saturday, May 30th, for Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention, a powerful day of movement, community, and collective care benefiting CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES OF ALAMEDA COUNTY. Whether you walk, run, roll, or dance, every action you take supports life-saving suicide prevention services in our community.
WHAT MAKES HEALING HEARTS SPECIAL?
This is more than just a race. It's a day of healing, joy, and connection for the whole family. After you hit the pavement for our walk/run, stick around for a wellness fair, movement classes, snacks, and a heart-centered program that uplifts the strength of our community.
EVENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Location: Edoff Bandstand, Lake Merritt
Start Times:
8:30 AM: Registration & Check-in Opens
9:00 AM: Opening Ceremony, Remarks from Councilmember Brown & Supervisor Fortunato Bas, and Oakland Taiko [https://www.otaiko.org] Performance
9:30 AM: 5K around Lake Merritt starts in 2 waves (Warm-up led by Frank Clayton Jr. [https://frankclaytonjr.com])
9:40 AM: Movement Activities Begin: Tai Chi with Master Sheldon [https://www.thedeeproot.org/shaolin-life] & Trauma Informed Yoga with Marsha Rosenblatt [https://www.groundingbodywellness.com/about]
10:30 AM: Dance Party
11:00 AM: Closing Ceremony
MERCH
Grab a Healing Hearts T-shirt to wear your support proudly for just $40. Online store will be enabled by May 4th for pre-sale!
GO BEYOND THE FINISH LINE FUND RAISE FOR A CAUSE!
Your impact doesnt stop at the finish line! Take your support to the next level by fundraising for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.
CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISING PAGE OR JOIN A TEAM TO RALLY YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES BEHIND THIS LIFE-SAVING CAUSE. WITH JUST A FEW CLICKS, YOU CAN:
check mark button Set a personal goal
check mark button Customize your fundraising page
check mark button Invite others to join you
check mark button Help expand suicide prevention services in our community
Every dollar raised makes a difference!
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Edoff Bandstand at Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, 94610, CA, United States
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