Healing Hearts Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention

🩺 Event Overview

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County’s Healing Hearts Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention is back at Lake Merritt in Oakland.

• Purpose: This family-friendly event raises awareness for suicide prevention, reduces the stigma associated with depression and living mental health challenges.
• Education: Educates the community about community resources and services, supports local suicide prevention programs.
• Healing: Provides a healing space for people who have lost loved ones to suicide and people who are currently living with suicidal experiences.

📍 Event Location

The event is located at the Edoff Bandstand at Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA. While there will still be the 5K walk/run around the lake, the event is so much more than that.

• Community Focus: Our vision is to bring the community together and celebrate healing through a diversity of movement activities.
• Variety of Activities: Members of our community will lead various kinds of movement including Tai Chi, dance, as well as some exciting other movement activities.
• Inclusivity: All physical abilities are welcome.

🗓️ Schedule

Arrive at 9am for the Health and Wellness Fair.

• Announcements: Hear our emcee make announcements and many surprises!
• Start Time: The 5K fun run starts at 9:30 am.

💰 Registration Details

Building community is most important to us. That is why sign up is free with a suggested donation of $35. We are most excited about you getting your friends and family involved!

• T-shirt Information: Registration does not include a t-shirt. A limited number of t-shirts are available for $35.
• Registration Link: Visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/CA/Oakland/HealingHearts
• Fundraising: Ask family, friends, and colleagues to support your efforts to raise money for an important cause.
• Team Support: Make your own individual page or join a team to get started. Click on the “SIGN-UP” tab at the top of the page or Click Here for more information.

🕊️ Memorial Signs

Another great way to support Crisis Support Services of Alameda County is to purchase a memorial sign that will be displayed at the site.

• Memorial Purpose: This can be in memory of a loved one or a shout out to participants.
• More Information: Follow this link for more information: https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/CA/Oakland/HealingHearts

📅 Date and Time

Saturday, May 17th, 2025, 9am