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Healing Hearts Day 2026: Walk/Run/Move for Suicide Prevention (Oakland)

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 8:30 am to 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free Event Suggested Donation $35
Lake Merritt Bandstand | 582 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
East Bay

Event Details

Crisis Support Services of Alamdea County

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 Performance
9:30 AM: 5K around Lake Merritt starts in 2 waves (Warm-up led by Frank Clayton Jr.)
9:40 AM: Movement Activities Begin: Tai Chi with Master Sheldon & Trauma Informed Yoga with Marsha Rosenblatt
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 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. With just a few clicks, you can:
✅ Set a personal goal
✅ Customize your fundraising page
✅ Invite others to join you
✅ Help expand suicide prevention services in our community

Every dollar raised makes a difference!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free Event Suggested Donation $35
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Fairs & Festivals, Free Food, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Other, Outdoors, Pets, Sports & Wellness
Address: 582 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA

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