Pallium India Bay Area Walkathon 2026

Walk With Purpose. Walk With Compassion.

Pallium India and VANITHA are bringing you the second annual Pallium India Bay Area Walkathon, a community‑driven event dedicated to raising awareness about palliative care and supporting Pallium India’s mission to provide compassionate care to patients and families facing serious illness.

After a meaningful and energizing inaugural Pallium India Bay Area Walkathon in 2025, we’re excited to return with an even bigger and more impactful event in 2026-bringing together supporters, volunteers, families, and organizations who believe in care with dignity.

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Registration opens on January 31, 2026, with an early‑bird price of $19.99. Prices increase to $24.99 after February 22 and $29.99 after March 7, so register early to save! Please also check out the group pricing options and consider signing up with friends and family to get special discounts of up to $4 per registrant.

Race Options for All Ages & Abilities

Whether you’re a casual walker or an experienced runner, there's a perfect route for everyone:

• 1K Fun Walk – Perfect for children, seniors, and families

• 3K Walk – A friendly, accessible distance for all

• 5K Walk – A great challenge for fitness enthusiasts

• 10K Walk – For those looking to push their limits while supporting a meaningful cause

Why We Walk

Every step you take helps:

• Increase awareness of palliative care and why it matters

• Support Pallium India’s programs that bring comfort, dignity, and essential care

• Empower volunteers and caregivers through training and community outreach

• Raise funds for home‑based care, medications, counseling, and support services

Join Us

Bring your energy, your friends, and your heart.

Together, we can build a more compassionate world - one step at a time.

Learn more: https://palliumindiausa.org/

Co‑Organizer

VANITHA – https://vanitha-ca.org/ - a volunteer‑driven nonprofit supporting communities through education and charitable service.

Our Sponsors

RFC (Relief From Cancer) – https://www.relieffromcancer.org/ - a nonprofit that raises funds and promotes awareness to support cancer prevention, treatment education, and patient assistance.

Cascade California Realty / Manoj Thomas - https://cascaderealtors.com/ - a seasoned professional with fifteen years of experience in San Francisco Bay Area real estate, Manoj combines deep market knowledge with unwavering dedication to his clients. As an active investor himself, he brings firsthand experience to guide clients through one of the biggest investments of their lives.

Our Community Partners

MANCA - https://mancaonline.org/ - a nonprofit founded in 1985, connecting thousands of Malayalee families across Northern California through year‑round cultural, social, and charitable programs - Onam, Christmas, picnics, cultural festivals - preserving Kerala heritage, nurturing bonds, and strengthening community.

Festival of Globe FOGSV.org - https://fogsv.com/ - a nonprofit celebrating global cultures through the “Festival of Globe” in Silicon Valley, combining film, arts, dance, cultural events, and charitable initiatives supporting youth, seniors, hunger relief, and women’s empowerment.

MoHAM - https://mohamfoundation.com/ - a nonprofit community‑service organization for Malayali families in Mountain House/Tracy, CA uniting the community through cultural, educational, charitable initiatives - promoting Malayalam, heritage, festivals, scholarships, social support.

NSS CA - https://www.nssca.us/ - a nonprofit committed to promoting social harmony, removing barriers to social development, and advancing collective wellbeing through education, welfare initiatives, self‑help groups, and sustainable models that foster responsibility, unity, and long‑term self‑reliance.

Hayward Silicon Valley Lions Club - https://svilionsfoundation.org/lions-club - part of the world’s largest service club organization, dedicated to bettering the quality of life of the less fortunate people in our community and around the world.