Number of Participants: 300
Hours Donated: 1
Value of Time Served: $10,437
Event Type: Civic & Community
Activity: Other
Date: June 3, 2026
Location:
Long Beach
NY, USA
About:
The sands of Long Beach were filled with color, compassion, and hope as community members gathered for the 3rd Annual Michael Berube Sunset Color Run, an event dedicated to honoring Michael Berube’s life while promoting mental health awareness and support.
Against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset, participants of all ages came together to “run toward hope,” creating an inspiring display of unity and kindness. Friends, family members, neighbors, and supporters filled the beach with energy and purpose, demonstrating the power of community when people come together for a meaningful cause.
More than just a run, the event served as a reminder that no one should face mental health challenges alone. Through banners, messages of encouragement, and visible acts of kindness, participants helped spread awareness and foster conversations about the importance of mental health support. The event’s message was simple but powerful: help is available, support matters, and every individual deserves to feel connected and valued.
The Michael Berube Foundation continues to honor Michael’s legacy by creating and supporting programs that focus on mental health awareness, education, and community engagement. Through events like the Sunset Color Run, the foundation brings people together while helping reduce stigma and encouraging open dialogue about mental wellness.
Mental health challenges affect individuals and families in every community, making awareness events like this especially important. By combining remembrance, advocacy, and community participation, the Sunset Color Run creates opportunities for people to support one another while raising awareness about a cause that touches countless lives.
The overwhelming turnout reflected the impact Michael’s legacy continues to have on the Long Beach community. Participants not only celebrated his memory but also contributed to a movement centered on compassion, understanding, and hope for those facing mental health struggles.
As runners crossed the sand beneath a golden sky, they carried forward a message that extends far beyond the event itself—that kindness matters, community matters, and no one should ever feel alone.
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