Walk for Borderline Personality Disorder 2026
Building Connection, Ending Stigma, and Supporting Programs for People Living with BPD
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Walk for Borderline Personality Disorder 2026
Sunday, June 7 @ 9:15 AM EDT
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Walk for Borderline Personality Disorder 2026
<h2><span style="color: rgb(50, 190, 165); font-size: 24px"><strong>Emotions Matter’s 8th Annual Walk for Borderline Personality Disorder</strong></span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(50, 190, 165); font-size: 20px"><strong>Sunday, June 7, 2026</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Together we walk. Together we raise awareness. Together we build a community where people living with BPD are understood and supported.</strong></span></p><p><strong>Walk with us to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support people living with borderline personality disorder.</strong><br>Join the Emotions Matter community in New York City or walk virtually from anywhere in the world on June 7, 2026.</p><p>Registration is required to participate. Tickets are required for both in-person and virtual participation. In-person tickets are available as General Admission or General Admission + T-Shirt, while virtual participants may purchase Emotions Matter merchandise separately. Pricing is provided during registration.</p><p>Emotions Matter is excited to welcome our community back for the <strong>8th Annual Walk for BPD</strong>, our premier fundraising and awareness event bringing together individuals, families, clinicians, and advocates from across the country.</p><hr><h3>Join the Walk for BPD</h3><p>You can participate in the Walk for BPD in several ways:</p><p>• <strong>Register as an individual walker</strong><br>• <strong>Create a team and invite friends, family, or colleagues to join you</strong><br>• <strong>Join an existing team</strong><br>• <strong>Support the Walk by making a donation</strong></p><p>Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and expand support for people living with borderline personality disorder.</p><p>If you would like step by step registration instructions, please see the <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nCvE6xwxpjJmpzkmQdON_DOTSdE53TbF5MwZXfwZavI/edit?tab=t.0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Walk for BPD 2026 Registration Instructions - Google Docs</a></p><hr><p><span style="font-size: 20px"><strong>Fundraise and Create a Team</strong></span></p><p>Participants are encouraged to fundraise as part of the Walk for BPD by creating a personal fundraising page or forming a team with friends, family, or colleagues. Every dollar raised helps Emotions Matter continue providing free peer support groups, community programs, and stigma-reducing resources for people living with borderline personality disorder.</p><p>Start a team, invite others to join you, and walk together in support of the BPD community.</p><hr><h3>Feel Inspired and Get Connected</h3><p>Meet Emotions Matter volunteers and community members at our in-person event or connect with others online by sharing photos of your <strong>“Why I Walk for BPD”</strong> sign.</p><p>Participants will also hear from speakers sharing powerful recovery stories that promote <strong>hope, understanding, and stigma reduction.</strong></p><p>“Being a part of the Walk for BPD was life changing. Being surrounded by people who went through the same thing as me made me feel like I wasn’t alone. I felt empowered,” a previous participant shared.</p><hr><h3>In Person – New York City</h3><p>If you are in the NYC area, join us at <strong>Pier 26 in Hudson River Park</strong> on <strong>Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</strong></p><p>Experience the power of walking together as a community. Participants will walk alongside others passionate about creating change, hear inspiring recovery stories, and show visible support for the BPD community.</p><p>Participants may register for either <strong>General Admission</strong> or <strong>General Admission + T-Shirt</strong>, which includes an official Walk for BPD event T-shirt.</p><p>Secure your spot and walk with us to bring awareness, hope, and change.</p><hr><h3>Virtual Walk – Anywhere in the World</h3><p>You can also participate <strong>virtually from anywhere in the world</strong> by walking on your own or forming a team in your community.</p><p>Whether you walk around your neighborhood, with friends or family, on a treadmill, or even in your living room, your participation helps raise awareness and funds for BPD support programs.</p><p>Our goal is to have <strong>participants registered in all 50 states and beyond.</strong></p><p>All virtual participants will receive a <strong>personalized digital awareness sign</strong> to help share why they are walking. You can print it, share it on social media, or take photos during your walk.</p><p>Virtual participants may also purchase <strong>Emotions Matter merchandise, including the official Walk for BPD event T-shirt,</strong> in our Emotions Matter Shop on Printify: <a target="_blank" href="https://emotions-matter-shop.printify.me/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Discover Our Exclusive Range at Emotions Matter Shop</a></p><p>Walk on June 7, take photos, and tag us on social media so we can celebrate together.</p><ul><li><p>Instagram @emotionsmatter</p></li><li><p>Facebook @Emotions Matter, Inc.</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Invite Others and Spread Awareness</h3><p>The Walk for BPD is also an opportunity to educate your community.</p><p>Borderline personality disorder affects <strong>up to 1.4% of the population</strong> and is characterized by challenges with emotional regulation, impulsivity, and intense emotional experiences. Despite its prevalence, BPD remains <strong>one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized mental health conditions.</strong></p><p>Emotions Matter is working to change that.</p><p>Consider <strong>starting a Walk team</strong> and inviting friends, family, or colleagues to join you.</p><hr><h3>Raise Funds That Create Real Support</h3><p>The Walk for BPD is more than a day of community — it is a <strong>critical fundraiser that powers Emotions Matter’s programs throughout the year</strong>.</p><p>Funds raised help Emotions Matter continue providing <strong>free peer support groups, community programs, educational webinars, and stigma-reducing resources</strong> for people living with borderline personality disorder.</p><p>Because of supporters like you, thousands of people living with BPD are able to access <strong>connection, understanding, and hope at no cost.</strong></p><p>By registering, fundraising, or forming a team, you are helping expand access to support for people who need it most.</p>
Pier 26 at Hudson River Park<br>
Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY 10013, USA
To watch Emotions Matter's 8th Walk for BPD in New York City on YouTube, visit our Emotions Matter YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@emotionsmatterinc.9263
We will go live at 10:00 am EST from Hudson River Park Pier 26 with our featured speaker presentation.
