We walk through the mind
Why was "Caminamos por la Mente" (We Walk for the Mind) created?
Mental health is part of our lives. It accompanies us at every stage, influences how we feel, think, and relate, and is one of the great social and health challenges of our time.
Promoting emotional well-being, preventing mental health problems, and advancing research requires the joint involvement of professionals, institutions, and citizens.
From the @slowmindart Association, we believe that art, physical activity, and community participation are tools capable of creating spaces for connection, strengthening social bonds, and promoting healthy lifestyle habits.
With this purpose, "Caminamos por la Mente" (We Walk for the Mind) was born, a solidarity initiative that combines physical activity, emotional well-being, social awareness, and commitment to research.
The central action of the project will be the completion of the Portuguese Coastal Way, from Baiona to Santiago de Compostela, in September 2027, coinciding with the Jacobean Holy Year.
Every step will be a gesture of support for mental health; every kilometer, an opportunity to raise awareness; and every donation, a contribution to advancing research.
The Challenge
In September 2027, a group of 20 people will walk the Portuguese Coastal Way from Baiona to Santiago de Compostela.
The route will be approximately 120 kilometers long, divided into 6 consecutive stages:
Baiona → Vigo → Arcade → Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis → Padrón → Santiago de Compostela.
More than a sporting challenge, it is an experience of coexistence, commitment, and awareness regarding mental health.
Each stage represents a physical and symbolic advancement towards a common goal: giving visibility to mental health and supporting scientific research.
"Much more than a Camino"
During the journey, activities focused on emotional well-being, coexistence, and self-care will be incorporated:
- Personal reflection dynamics.
- Spaces for meeting and dialogue.
- Mobility and physical recovery sessions.
- Group cohesion activities.
The Camino thus becomes an integral experience that combines physical activity, health, community, and social purpose.
How to be part of "Caminamos por la mente" (We Walk for the Mind)
The project is open to participation from citizens, businesses, entities, and institutions.
Participate in the challenge
20 people will walk the Camino as project ambassadors, contributing to its dissemination and awareness.
Donate
Anyone can collaborate through the official campaign on GoFundMe, directly supporting mental health research.
Join the virtual challenge
From anywhere, walking, running, swimming, or cycling, sharing kilometers as symbolic support for the project.
Collaborate
Businesses, entities, and institutions can participate through:
- Financial sponsorship.
- In-kind contributions.
- Logistical support.
- Project dissemination.
Every kilometer counts
"Caminamos por la Mente" is built on the sum of many small gestures. The involvement of participants, the support of citizens, and the collaboration of companies and institutions will transform collective effort into a boost for mental health research.
Our commitment is to develop the project with criteria of transparency and efficiency, ensuring that the maximum possible percentage of the resources obtained is allocated to research promoted by the Fundació Amics de l'Hospital del Mar and the Hospital del Mar Research Institute.
