Walk for Mental Health & Breast Cancer

Together, we walk. Together, we heal. Come join us for a fantastic event where you'll walk alongside the Pageant Beauty Queens of FACAI!
About this Event

🚶‍♀️ Walk for Mental Health & Breast Cancer 2026 with FACAI Beauty Queens 👑
Breaking Barriers, Building Hope - One Step at a Time

• Break the Stigma
• Love Your Brain
• Check Your Friends
• End the Slience
• Healing takes Time
  

Join us for our 3rd Annual Walk for Mental Health - a groundbreaking community event where you'll walk alongside the inspiring Beauty Queens of FACAI to champion mental health awareness in the Filipino-American and AAPI community, as well as supporting breast cancer awareness in our local community!

🌟 What Makes This Year Special
NEW TOPICS & EXPANDED FOCUS:

• The Loneliness Epidemic - Addressing social isolation in our communities
• Social Media & Gen Z Mental Health - Navigating the digital age and influencer culture impact
• Holistic Health Approaches - Mind, body, and spirit wellness
• Brain Health & Cognitive Wellness - Latest insights on maintaining mental sharpness
• Cultural Healing Practices - Integrating traditional and modern approaches
• Community Connection - Building stronger support networks
• and more!

📈 Building on Success

Last year's inaugural walk brought together 40+ participants for the first-ever mental health awareness walk specifically designed for the Fil-Am/AAPI community in Las Vegas. This year, we're expanding our reach and impact!

🎯 Our Mission

FACAI (Filipino-American Civic Action International) & FACAI Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) Nevada-based non-profit dedicated to promoting humanitarian causes across Nevada, the Philippines, and Filipino-American communities. We're breaking down cultural stigmas around mental health while building bridges to wellness resources.

🎁 What to Expect

• Inspiring Walk alongside pageant queens and community leaders
• Educational Stations featuring our expanded mental health and physical health topics
• Guest Speakers (to be announced soon!)
• Complimentary refreshments - water and healthy snacks provided
• Commemorative medals for all participants
• Prize Drawings including designer gowns and sponsor gifts
• Community connections with like-minded wellness advocates

💝 Supporting a Greater Cause

Optional donations benefit both FACAI's community programs and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), directly supporting mental health awareness initiatives and resources.

🤝 Join the Movement

Whether you're walking for yourself, a loved one, or simply to support mental health awareness, your participation makes a difference. Let's show our community that:

• Mental health conversations matter
• Cultural barriers can be overcome
• No one walks their wellness journey alone
• Beauty truly comes from caring for our whole selves

Perfect for: Families, fitness enthusiasts, mental health advocates, community supporters, and anyone ready to make a meaningful impact while having fun!

Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, friends and family, positive energy, and an open heart.

This event is proudly sponsored by our amazing community partners. Together, we're creating a culture where mental wellness is celebrated, not stigmatized.

#WalkForMentalHealth #BeautyForACause #FACAI #MentalHealthAwareness #AAPIWellness #CommunityStrong

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Check-In
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Guest Speaker Panel
Host: TBA
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Walk

Info: Marked 1mile or half mile walking trail

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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