The 10th Annual 24-Hour Healing Fire for Survivors of Sexual Violence will take place from Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM through Friday, April 24, at 12:00 PM on the First Year Quad (near Frost Library entrance). An Opening Ceremony will be held on Thursday from 12:00-1:00 PM. The event offers a confidential space for survivors, families, and supporters to gather, make offerings, and engage in healing. Wooden shims, sharpies, resources, and refreshments will be provided. Photography of faces without explicit permission is prohibited. The inclement weather date is April 30-May 1.
For questions or accessibility needs, contact cdutton[at]amherst.edu.















