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2023Walk 'n' Run for Hope

Sunday, April 30th, 2023

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Thank your for helping us celebrate our 30th Anniversary with this year’s Walk ‘n’ Run for Hope! The mission of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center is to provide grief support services, education, resources and hope to the Los Angeles community. Every dollar raised goes towards providing essential grief support services to children, teens and adults.

Highlights & Photos

After four years, our community came together in the beautiful new location of Woodley Park to support one another by sharing grief and finding hope. Over 1200 people enjoyed the songs of Andy Grammer, walked Lake Balboa and made it possible to have free and low-cost grief support services to those in need.

If you missed Andy Grammer’s performance, check out this video of his hit, “These Tears”, a tribute to his mother who died of cancer.

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WHERE? 

Woodley Park (adjacent to Lake Balboa)

New Location!

6076 Woodley Ave, Encino, CA 91436

Festival is located in Woodley Park on the eastern side of Woodley Avenue, and our 5k route takes participants on a scenic tour around Balboa Lake.

WHEN?  

Sunday, April 30, 2023

Online Registration closes Friday, April 28 at Midnight, although In Person registration will be available day of at Woodley Park.

Schedule of Events

  • 6:30am: Check-in/Registration/Packet Pickup opens
  • 7:30am: English In-Memory Ceremony (Adults 18 and over only)
  • 7:30am: Spanish Language In-Memory Ceremony
  • 8:15am: Children’s In-Memory Ceremony
  • 9:15am: Start of 5k
  • 10:15am: Awards Ceremony
  • 7:30am-12:00pm: Festival

Coffee, limited refreshments and bagels will be available prior to the In-Memory Ceremony and 5K. Medals, water and snacks will be available to participants after they cross the Finish Line.

Fees & Deadlines

  • February 6 – 28:
    • Adults $35
    • Children $25
  • March 1 – 31:
    • Adults $40
    • Children $30
  • April 1 – 28:
    • Adults $45
    • Children $35
  • Event Day April 30:
    • Adults $50
    • Children $40

WHO? 

Anyone can participate – young and old – runners, walkers, and the OUR HOUSE community are all welcome! Many of our participants join as teams.

WHY?

Honor the memory and celebrate the lives of those who have died. The Run For Hope is a day to share grief, loss and love, and to help sustain the services of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center.

HOW? 

Online Registration closes Friday, April 28 at 7pm, so sign up online before then to become a participant, create a personal fundraising page, and join or start a team!

Register Now

We are always looking for sponsors for the event, so if you’re interested in one of our sponsorship packages, check out all of our sponsorship options.

Photo of previous personalized shirts with the name and photo of a loved one being honored at the run

T-shirt personalization has now closed. If you did not personalize a shirt, or if you miss the deadline, there are multiple opportunities at the event that allow for you to honor your special person including:

  • Race Bib Personalization
  • Decorating a team sign
  • Adding a name or photo to our In-Memory Wall
  • Creating a button/pin with your special person’s photo

Shirts that are personalized will be available for pick-up on Saturday, April 29 at the event site between 1-4pm or at check-in on Sunday, April 30 from 6:30-9am.

Become a Sponsor!

Sponsorships start at $500 and include entries for the Walk ‘n’ Run for Hope.

Learn More!

FUNDRAISING TIPS AND IDEAS!

Check out our Fundraising Toolkit if you need help setting up your Fundraising page or if you’d like more fundraising tips and ideas!

Fundraising Toolkit

ALUMNI

For the first time, we’ll be designating an Alumni Zone where alumni can meet and reunite with fellow alumni and Group Leaders. Also, we’ve extended a $5 discount off registration. Check your in-box for the promo code.

Questions? Email Us

VOLUNTEERS?

We have a variety of positions leading up to the event, at the festival, and on the run/walk course. Service credit is also available for those who need their volunteer hours verified.

If you have any additional questions about volunteering at the Run and Walk for Hope, please contact: info@genericevents.com

Sign Up to Volunteer

If you are looking for a way to commemorate your loved one, here is a list of suggestions:


Review the grief page Why We Remember for ideas.


Virtual Community Week of Wellness provides a different activity each day that helps us find meaning in our grief through the help of grief specialists and experts in their individual fields.


Celebrate the life of a family member or friend by creating a webpage about them on our Memorial Wall. You can establish a permanent memorial and invite others to add to the memorial with photos, stories, and more. You can light a virtual candle or donate in memory of those who have died. We welcome your participation and hope you find this to be a meaningful way to remember your person as you move forward on your journey from grief towards hope and healing.

2019 Walk ‘n’ Run For Hope Highlights

2019 Sponsors

Community Garden Grief Support

2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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