Join us for a meaningful event to honor the memory of someone in your life who has died and supporting those navigating grief. Walk or run, enjoy a festival with food, live music, and activities for all ages. Help us raise critical funds for Kara's bereavement support services.

Event Highlights:

5k Walk and Run routes      ** Walk and Run are both 5k! **Join us for food, music, and fun activitiesRaffles and prizes

Join us at the Mitchell Park Bowl Area, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, 94306 on Saturday, October 18, to walk or run with Kara supporters!

Schedule of Events for the October 18th Walk'n'Run Fundraiser:

9am Registration (for those who haven't registered online)

10am 5k Walk and Run begin

11am Festival with a taco bar, music, mental health nonprofit information booths, a memory garden, comfort canines, kids' carnival games, prizes for winning fundraiser teams and raffles!

12:30pm Close of the event

Make a difference in the lives of grieving individuals and families by helping Kara raise critical funds for offering hope and healing to grieving children, adults, and families. 

Register Today!

$35 per participant 16 or older

Free for participants under 16!

Schedules

  • Occurs Saturday, October 18th, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • Occurs Saturday, October 18th, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Venue

Mitchelle Park Bowl Area

600 E Meadow Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Contact

Kathy Merkle-Raymond

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