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September 19, 2026

Walk for Hope is a community fundraiser benefiting The Baton Pass. Whether you walk with us in Mahomet, Illinois or gather a team in your own neighborhood, every step helps women find hope through authentic connection and shared stories.

Why We Walk...

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Because hope is not meant to stop with us.

The Walk for Hope is more than a community event. It is a tangible reminder that no woman should have to face hardship alone. Every step we take represents a woman searching for light in a difficult season and every dollar raised helps us extend that light to more women through The Baton Pass.

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Funds raised through Walk for Hope support:

  • Life-changing events where women find connection and encouragement

  • Local chapter gatherings that foster authentic community

  • Storytelling platforms that remind women they are not alone

  • The Glimmers of Hope program, which provides ongoing encouragement to women navigating loss, trauma, and major life transitions

  • Resources and support that help women move from surviving to thriving
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When we walk together, we declare that hope is stronger than despair, connection is stronger than isolation, and every woman deserves to know she is seen, valued, and loved.

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Join us as we walk for the women who need hope today and for the women who will discover it tomorrow.

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Together, we can carry hope further. Together, we can pass the baton.

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How You Can Participate...

Option 1:
Walk with us in Mahomet, IL

  • Saturday, September 19, 2026

  • Buffalo Trace Trails at Lake of the Woods, Mahomet, IL

  • Family-friendly event for all ages

  • Registration begins at 8:15 AM

  • Welcome program and stories of hope at 8:40 AM

  • Walk begins at 9:00 AM

  • Walk alongside friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, or your church community

Option 2:
Walk Wherever You Are

  • Register as a virtual participant from anywhere in the country.

  • Receive an official Walk for Hope t-shirt by mail.

  • Access the recording of the 20-minute welcome program and stories of hope before your walk.

  • Walk your neighborhood, local park, trail, treadmill, or favorite walking route.

  • Invite friends, family, coworkers, or church members to walk with you.

  • Know that every step helps bring hope to women facing difficult seasons and supports the mission.

Form A Team

  • Invite friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, your small group, or church community to join your team.

  • Personalize your team page and set a fundraising goal together.

  • Share your page with others to invite support and expand your impact.

  • Encourage one another as you walk and fundraise with a shared purpose.

  • Celebrate the difference you're making as every dollar raised helps The Baton Pass bring hope, connection, and encouragement to more women.

Become a  Sponsor

  • Demonstrate your organization's commitment to strengthening women and families in our community.

  • Increase your visibility through event recognition and promotional opportunities.

  • Help provide a first-class experience for participants and their families.

  • Invest in a mission that creates safe spaces for women to share their stories and discover hope.

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