2023
Sunday, April 30th, 2023
Help 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.
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
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 – 29:
- 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?
Register online as a participant, create a personal fundraising page, and join or start a team!
All registrants also have the option to personalize a t-shirt in memory of a loved one who has died. The last day to submit for a personalized shirt is Thursday, April 13, so please submit your shirt information before then.
Please note, you must first complete your registration before submitting a personalized shirt and each registrant must submit separately.
Personalize Your ShirtBecome a Sponsor!
Sponsorships start at $500 and include entries for the Walk ‘n’ Run for Hope.
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!
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.
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
