Frequently Asked Questions
The Basics
What is Walk for Hope?
Walk for Hope is the signature event of the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Patients, families and friends will meet at Citizens Bank Park for a 2K walk on Sunday, June 9, 2024, to honor IBD fighters, celebrate the innovative research at CHOP and participate in family-fun activities including crafts, character appearances, games, a basket sweepstakes and silent auction.
How Does it Work?
- Register: Start your team or join a team by visiting the Walk for Hope registration page.
- Get set: Once you’ve signed up, you can personalize your fundraising page. Participants with custom pages raise twice as much as those with the standard text!
- Recruit your squad: Gather your friends, family, neighbors – anyone that you want to support your efforts.
- Raise funds: Dollars raised through Walk for Hope fund breakthroughs in IBD research and care for children at CHOP. Fundraising is open until Friday, June 30, 2024.
- Celebrate: Join us on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Citizens Bank Park to celebrate you, your team and the IBD patients we fight for every day!
Registration
What is the cost of registration?
Preregistration
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- Adults (Age 13+): $25
- Children (Age 12 & Younger): $15
- IBD patients: Free
Preregistration ends at noon on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Event Day Registration
- Adults (Age 13+): $30
- Children (Age 12 & Younger): $15
- IBD patients: Free
Virtual Registration
- Adults and children: $20
- IBD patients: Free
When does online registration end?
Preregistration ends at noon on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Event day registration will be available onsite.
I do not remember my password and I am unable to reset it. What should I do?
Contact walkforhope@chop.edu and provide your name as well as indicate your problem. We will manually reset and provide you with a new password within 48 hours or less.
I cannot attend Walk for Hope. What is a virtual participant?
A virtual participant will create a personal mileage goal that is meaningful to their IBD patient’s journey. For example, 45 miles for a child’s 45 infusions or 192 miles for 192 days of treatment. Participants can choose their activity (running, walking, biking) to best fit their schedule while still showing their support to find a cure for children with IBD!
What does my registration include?
Each in-person participant will receive a Walk for Hope T-shirt, food, drinks and a family-fun experience! All virtual participants will have the option to receive a T-shirt shipped to their home.
Is there a limit to how many people can be on my team?
The more the merrier! The more teammates you recruit, the more dollars you can raise to find a cure for pediatric IBD.
Event Day
Where can I park?
Complimentary parking is available in Parking Lot S at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA. Enter via Pattison Avenue.
Is there a rain date?
No, the event is rain or shine, so we encourage everyone to dress for the weather.
What will I get at the event?
Besides an amazing day of celebration and fundraising to support the Center for Pediatric IBD at CHOP with your friends and family, you will receive a Walk for Hope T-shirt, drinks, snacks and family-friendly activities.
Are dogs welcome at the event?
No, unfortunately, only service animals are allowed. Dogs are not permitted at the event due to Citizens Bank Park rules and regulations.
May I bring a stroller?
Yes, strollers are permitted on the course and at the event.
Where do I pick up my bib number and T-shirt?
Bib number and T-shirt pick up will be the morning of Walk for Hope on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Day-of registration and pick up will begin at 8 a.m.
Is there a restroom available on the course?
Yes, there will be a restroom on the course.
What should I wear to Walk for Hope?
We encourage all participants to wear comfortable, active clothing and shoes. Don’t be afraid to show your spirit — team shirts, signs, noise makers, etc. Many teams create their own shirts for event day, so get creative!
Will there be food and drink at the event?
Yes, there will be drinks and snacks for all registered participants at the event.
May I bring my own food and beverage to the event?
Yes, outside food and beverage is permitted.
How can I volunteer at Walk for Hope?
Please email walkforhope@chop.edu for volunteer information!
Fundraising
Where do the funds go from Walk for Hope?
Dollars raised fund breakthrough IBD research and care for children at CHOP — and around the globe! Learn more about these studies.
Do I need to fundraise on top of my registration fee?
Fundraising is not required, but every dollar will help us fund breakthrough research and innovative care at the CHOP Center for Pediatric IBD. Learn how to fundraise for Walk for Hope.
What are the responsibilities of the team captain?
Team captains customize the team page, recruit team members, motivate them to fundraise and share event details with the team. Team captains will determine where their dollars are designated: IBD, VEO-IBD or Microbiome research. Some team captains go above and beyond and create team T-shirts or organize a team fundraising event!
How do I start fundraising?
Check out our Fundraising Tips page. Want to brainstorm further? Contact us at walkforhope@chop.edu.
Am I able to designate my fundraising dollars to a specific area within IBD?
Yes! You can select to designate to IBD research, VEO-IBD or Microbiome research.
Can I create a T-shirt fundraiser to help raise funds for Walk for Hope?
Yes! CHOP is partnering with Bonfire to give participants a free and fun way to fundraise with your Walk for Hope team. Teams and individuals can design and sell their own shirts. Wear them at the event – or anytime you’d like! After your T-shirt fundraiser ends, 100% of the proceeds can be added to your DonorDrive fundraising page. It’s a win-win to raise your team’s spirits, spread your message of hope and support kids with IBD!
What should we do with cash donations made to our team?
All cash donations should be converted to check or money order. You can fill out our offline donation form, which includes instructions on who the check should be made out to and where it should be sent.
I donated to a participant/team, but it is not showing up on their page.
Sometimes donations are mistakenly made to the general event. Contact walkforhope@chop.edu and provide your name and who your donation was intended to be credited to. We will manually move your donation to the correct location within 48 hours.
I donated to the event and meant to donate to my page.
Email walkforhope@chop.edu and provide us with the donor’s name and the correct page that the donation should be credited to. The donation will be moved within 48 hours.
Are there opportunities to get my company involved?
Yes! If you work for a company that might be interested in being a sponsor, please visit our corporate opportunities page. Custom opportunities and packages are available. We also welcome any company that would like to form a corporate team and participate.
How can I get more involved?
Consider joining the Walk for Hope Event Committee – a dedicated group of parents and patients working together to create a fun, inclusive event while raising funds for the IBD community. Email walkforhope@chop.edu for more information!
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Please contact us at walkforhope@chop.edu with any questions.