Event Details

How does it work?

Step 1: Register

Start your team or join a team by visiting the Walk for Hope registration page.

Registration fee

The registration fee is $25 for teens and adults (age 13+) and $10 for children aged 12 and younger. Registration for all virtual participants is $20. There is no charge for patients with IBD to either event. Preregistration ends at noon on Friday, June 6, 2025.

NOTE: Event-day registration fees increase by $5.

Step 2: Get Set

Once you’ve signed up, you can personalize your fundraising page. To kick off your fundraising, we’ve compiled some fundraising tips to help you get started. Participants with custom donation pages and those who use social media generally raise twice as much!

Step 3: Recruit your squad

Gather your friends, family, neighbors – anyone you want to support your efforts. The more team members you recruit, the more money you can raise to get us closer to a cure for IBD. People who can’t attend the in-person event at Citizens Bank Park can still join you team as virtual participants!

Step 4: Raise funds

Every dollar raised through Walk for Hope funds breakthroughs in IBD research and care for children at CHOP. Fundraising is open until Wednesday, June 30, 2025.

Step 5: Celebrate

Join us on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Citizens Bank Park to celebrate YOU, your team and the IBD patients we fight for every day!

Create your team today to help make a difference tomorrow!

What to expect

• Moon bounces, character appearances, face painting, balloon creations, music, food, beverages and more!
• A unique sweepstakes and silent auction!
• A short program including our fundraising reveal, top teams, sponsor recognition and IBD impact updates!

Virtual registration is available for patient families or other participants who are unable to attend in-person. Virtual participants will create a personal mileage goal that is meaningful to their IBD patient’s journey. For example, a team might pledge to walk 25 miles for a child’s 25 infusions or 102 miles for 102 days of treatment. Participants can choose their activity (running, walking or biking) to best fit their schedule. Whether you are an avid cyclist or enjoy a daily walk, you’ll be showing your virtual support to find a cure for children with IBD!

Why

Proceeds from Walk for Hope support the breakthroughs that happen every day at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and improve the lives of thousands of children with IBD.