Inaugural Walk for Mental Health Awareness Month

Overview

This May, The Kindness Korner invites you to participate in our inaugural Kommunity Walk challenge in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

This initiative is centered around one simple idea: get outside, move your body, and take a moment for yourself.

Whether you walk in your neighborhood, a local park, or your preferred trail, this is an opportunity to prioritize your well-being in a way that is accessible and intentional.

Walking can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood, and creating space for clarity and reset.

Challenge Details

Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM (or a time that works for you)

Participants are encouraged to complete a 3.1-mile walk:

1.55 miles out
1.55 miles back

Walk at your own pace and in a way that feels comfortable for you.

DMV In-Person Option (Limited)

For those located in the DMV area, there is a limited in-person walking option.

Location: Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail (Oxon Hill, MD)
Parking: Tanger Outlets National Harbor (near the trail entrance)

Limited to 20 participants
RSVP required
Walk begins promptly at 9:00 AM

In-Person Registration

To reserve a spot for the in-person walk, please complete the RSVP form below: https://forms.gle/UdeASyurghVY9U9VA

Important Information

This is a free event
Participants are responsible for their own health and safety
Please bring water and any necessary items for the walk

Boundaries and Participation

This is a community wellness initiative and not a therapy session or clinical service.

To maintain appropriate professional boundaries, current therapy clients of The Kindness Korner are not recommended to attend the in-person walk. Clients are encouraged to participate in the Kommunity Walk challenge independently in their own space.