The 2026 EMDR Walk in the Park, held during the month of June, brought together participants from across the country and around the world in support of Trauma Recovery/HAP’s mission. Throughout the event, individuals and teams walked, raised funds, and shared updates and encouragement with their fellow walkers. The final results show just how much our community can accomplish together. 

This year’s walk included 122 participants and 25 walk teams. Together, walkers logged over 4,000 miles and raised over $18,000, bringing us to more than 60% of our fundraising goal.

Why a Walk in the Park? 

The EMDR Walk in the Park celebrates both the legacy of Dr. Francine Shapiro and the power of EMDR therapy. In 1987, Dr. Shapiro took a historic walk in Los Gatos, California, that would lay the foundation for the trauma treatment now known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. As she walked through the park, she noticed that by moving her eyes back and forth, disturbing memories began to lose their emotional charge. This serendipitous discovery marked the beginning of a therapy that has since helped countless individuals heal from trauma. By participating in this event, you are not only honoring Dr. Shapiro’s groundbreaking work but also raising awareness for EMDR therapy and its ability to transform lives. 

Walk Your Way

• Walk on your own schedule, wherever you feel most inspired
• Form a team with friends, family, or coworkers
• Create challenges and track your miles together
• All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt

Fundraise for Impact

Every step and every dollar makes a difference. By signing up, you’re supporting Trauma Recovery/HAP in expanding access to trauma therapy – especially in communities that need it most. 

Take it a step further:

• Create a personal or team fundraising page
• Share your story
• Ask your network to donate to your walk

Save the date! The 5th Annual EMDR Walk in the Park will take place June 2027.