Rest. Resist. Run. Rise.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Past event
Oakland, California
$27.50 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Rest. Resist. Run. Rise. event on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Oakland, Alameda! This uplifting campaign is a collaborative effort between A Sistas Touch and DNPs of Color, aimed at raising awareness and fostering community engagement to support programs dedicated to empowering Black women and girls. As part of the DOC's 5th Annual Conference, this Virtual 5K invites everyone to participate and promotes themes of rest, resistance, and holistic wellness.
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make a difference! The Rest. Resist. Run. Rise. event not only emphasizes physical movement but also champions social uplift and systemic change. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals while contributing to a meaningful cause. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate Black excellence and support the vital work of A Sistas Touch. Join us in Oakland for an unforgettable day of community, activism, and empowerment!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make a difference! The Rest. Resist. Run. Rise. event not only emphasizes physical movement but also champions social uplift and systemic change. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals while contributing to a meaningful cause. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate Black excellence and support the vital work of A Sistas Touch. Join us in Oakland for an unforgettable day of community, activism, and empowerment!
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Organiser's description
The Rest. Resist. Run. Rise. campaign is a collaborative initiative between A Sistas Touch (AST) and DNPs of Color (DOC), designed to raise awareness, increase community engagement, and secure donations in support of ASTs programming focused on protecting, empowering, and celebrating Black women and girls.
Serving as the culminating activity for the DOC 5th Annual Conference, the Virtual 5K will be hosted on Sunday, October 19, and is open to the entire community. The campaign unites the themes of rest, resistance, physical movement, and social upliftcentering holistic wellness and systemic change.
DNPs of Color (DOCs), is a 501c3 nonprofit nursing organization, whose mission is to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership for nurses. DNP, short for Doctor of Nursing Practice, is the highest level of education a nurse can attain, which focuses on clinical practice. DNPs influence healthcare outcomes through healthcare policy, organizational leadership, and translating nursing research into evidence-based practice.
The DNPs of Color 5th Annual Conference will be hosted on October 16th-19th in Oakland, California, the first time on the West Coast. This event is your opportunity to connect, learn, and lead in a community dedicated to advancing diversity in nursing.
A Sistas Touch is a tax-exempt (501c3) nonprofit public benefit corporation, whose mission is to cultivate and celebrate Black Excellence through the personal inspirations of African American women, with a foundational focus on OUR adolescent girls. The aim of A Sistas Touch is threefold: To Edify, Elevate, and Celebrate Excellence.
Serving as the culminating activity for the DOC 5th Annual Conference, the Virtual 5K will be hosted on Sunday, October 19, and is open to the entire community. The campaign unites the themes of rest, resistance, physical movement, and social upliftcentering holistic wellness and systemic change.
DNPs of Color (DOCs), is a 501c3 nonprofit nursing organization, whose mission is to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership for nurses. DNP, short for Doctor of Nursing Practice, is the highest level of education a nurse can attain, which focuses on clinical practice. DNPs influence healthcare outcomes through healthcare policy, organizational leadership, and translating nursing research into evidence-based practice.
The DNPs of Color 5th Annual Conference will be hosted on October 16th-19th in Oakland, California, the first time on the West Coast. This event is your opportunity to connect, learn, and lead in a community dedicated to advancing diversity in nursing.
A Sistas Touch is a tax-exempt (501c3) nonprofit public benefit corporation, whose mission is to cultivate and celebrate Black Excellence through the personal inspirations of African American women, with a foundational focus on OUR adolescent girls. The aim of A Sistas Touch is threefold: To Edify, Elevate, and Celebrate Excellence.
Location
Virtual, Oakland, 94609, CA, United States
Rest. Resist. Run. Rise.
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