Several valley events and fundraisers are going virtual this weekend: here’s how to partake

Due to the pandemic, events and fundraisers usually held this time of year are going virtual to keep people safe while continuing to support their causes.

The 14th annual Paint El Paseo Pink breast cancer awareness event geared up for a virtual walk Saturday, kicking off Friday night with a "Pink Cruise" through Palm Desert.

Event participants say cancer has not stopped because of the pandemic.

The event annual pink walk is unable to take place in person this year – but organizers have still facilitated a virtual walk in which people can pick up t-shirts at the El Paseo Gardens Friday night until 8 p.m., before walking in their own communities, or anywhere, on Saturday morning from 8–10 a.m. and posting photos to social media to show support.

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A walk to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness is raising awareness and fundraising for mental health resources Saturday.

On their National Day of Hope, they're taking the first ever Coachella Valley virtual walk.

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The Indian Wells Art Festival is happening now through Sunday. It's usually held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, but this year, it's on the world wide web.

The festival gives art lovers the ability to see work from 50 artists and interact over zoom with them, as well as shop for art pieces.

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