Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention

🏃‍♀️A Movement for Healing, Community, and Hope🏃‍♀️

Join us on Saturday, May 17th, 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?

• Unique Experience: This is more than just a race—it’s a day of healing, joy, and connection for the whole family.
• Wellness Fair: Stick around for a wellness fair with local vendors, delicious food, and movement classes.
• Community Celebration: Participate in a heart-centered program that uplifts the strength of our community.
• Collective Care: Enjoy a day focused on well-being and support.

🏁RACE DETAILS

• Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
• Location: Edoff Bandstand, Lake Merritt
• Start Times:
  • 8:30 AM: Registration & Check-in Opens
  • 9:30 AM: Run Begins
  • 9:35 AM: Walk Begins
• Inclusive Options: Not a runner? No problem! Choose your pace—whether that means walking, rolling, or skipping your way through the course.

💖AFTER THE RACE – STAY, CONNECT, & MOVE!

The race is just the beginning! Stick around for a day filled with movement, wellness, and community care.

🧘‍♀️MOVEMENT CLASSES (FREE for all participants!)

• ☯️ 9:35 - 10:00 AM - TBD
• 🧘‍♀️ 10:05 - 10:35 AM - Gentle Yoga & Stretching – Wind down and restore with a grounding session focused on collective healing.
• 🔥 10:40 - 11:10 AM - Energizing Dance Class – Feel the joy, move your body, and celebrate with community-powered beats!

🎤HEALING HEARTS PROGRAM & WELLNESS FAIR

• 🌱 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Explore our Health and Wellness Fair, featuring local organizations, wellness practitioners, and community resources.
• 🗣️ 9:00 AM - Healing Hearts Program – TBD. Celebrate the resilience of our community!

🕊️HONOR A LOVED ONE OR CELEBRATE A PARTICIPANT

Looking for a special way to show support? Purchase a Memorial or Tribute Sign to be displayed at the event.

• 💜 Dedicate a sign in memory of a loved one lost to suicide
• 💜 Celebrate a participant or team with a heartfelt message of encouragement
• 💜 Showcase your support for mental health and suicide prevention

🎉EXTRA FUN – RAFFLE, FOOD, & MERCH

• 🍽️ Fuel up with delicious eats from local vendors
• 🎁 Win big in our raffle with fun prizes
• 👕 Grab a Healing Hearts T-shirt to wear your support proudly

💚WHY WE MOVE

Every dollar raised goes directly to Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, providing free, 24/7 crisis support, suicide prevention, and mental health services to those in need. By signing up, fundraising, or donating, you’re ensuring that no one has to struggle alone. Our event reduces the stigma associated with depression and living with mental health challenges, educates the community about local resources and services, and supports suicide prevention programs. We are providing a healing space for people who have lost loved ones to suicide and people who are currently living with suicidal experiences.

🚀GO BEYOND THE FINISH LINE – FUNDRAISE FOR A CAUSE!

Your impact doesn’t 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.
• ✅ Set a personal goal
• ✅ Customize your fundraising page
• ✅ Invite others to join you

🎶SAVE THE DATE – THE HEART BEAT: BRUNCH & BEATS TO KICKOFF HEALING HEARTS SEASON!

Before we lace up for race day, let’s come together for a special brunch event celebrating movement, music, and community!

🌟 The Heart Beat will be a fun and energizing gathering featuring great food, uplifting music, and an opportunity to connect with fellow participants and fundraisers. Plus, we’ll be sharing tips and tools to help you make the most of your fundraising efforts!

📅 Save the Date – APRIL 27TH- More Details Coming Soon!

Stay tuned for the official announcement—you won’t want to miss it!

For more details, visit our race page.