Fundraising Impact and Information
Walk with Purpose, Give with Impact
The Walk for Lurie Children’s is more than just a walk—it’s a celebration of community, compassion, and impact. From the excitement of the Kids Dash to the scenic 3-mile walk, every step is filled with purpose.
You can expect to see patients, family members, corporate teams, Lurie Children’s caregivers and staff, and other passionate community members walking side-by-side along the route. Many participants share their “why” on t-shirts, signs, stickers and buttons, helping to motivate and inspire other walkers. After the walk, participants share food and drinks with team members, and new friends and kids enjoy bounce houses, face painting, and other fun activities.
Whether you’re walking in honor of a loved one, to celebrate your child, to raise funds for a program you care about, or to make a meaningful impact with friends or colleagues, you are an essential part of a day filled with heart, hope, and meaningful impact.
Designated Fundraising
If you have a passion for advancing heart health, supporting cancer research, improving mental health resources, discovering breakthroughs in genetic medicine or another area of interest, you can designate your fundraising dollars to a specific fund that aligns with your passion.
Explore Our Key Designation Funds
- Healthier Hearts: Drives advancements in pediatric heart care at our Heart Center, improving outcomes for children with heart conditions.
- Close the Gap for Cancer: Accelerates critical research and revolutionizes care to transform the lives of every child battling cancer or a serious blood disorder.
- Accessing Mental Health: Supports mental health programs to ensure children and teens receive compassionate, specialized care.
- Creating Answers through Genetics: Advances genetic medicine to unlock solutions for rare and complex conditions and ensure the benefits are accessible to all.
Still have questions?
To designate your fundraising for a program or area of interest not listed, please contact Jessica Brooks, event lead, at [email protected].
