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Change Shoes, Change Lives: The Walk for Walker

Join us for a fun day to benefit a great cause!

The 3rd annual Walk for Walker
 

Sunday, September 23, 2012
DeFazio Park, Needham
10:30am to 2pm (registration 10:30-11am)

 

Change Shoes

The Walk for Walker begins and ends at DeFazio Park (Dedham Avenue, Needham) and follows a 5K loop through Needham Center.  There also is a shorter, stroller-friendly route.

 

Change Lives

The Walk is a family-friendly event that unites the community to improve the lives of children and families facing unimaginable challenges.

Meet Wally the Green Monster at registration!

Join us for refreshments, raffles, and family fun at the finish line after the Walk! 

 

Get Involved

For more than 50 years, Walker has provided hope to children, teens, and their families. Walk to raise funds to support Walker programs!

Businesses and community groups can promote their organization and connect with more than 500 Walk participants while supporting the life-changing work of Walker!  There are many different Walk For Walker sponsorship opportunities!

For more information, contact Amy Perna by e-mail or at 781-292-2110.

And bring along your worn out sneakers and recycle them at the Walk!

 

Lead Sponsors

The Barrett Family

The Thorndike Family

Pete and De Simone
 

  

 

   

 

     

 

Sponsors 

Father Daniel J. Kennedy Knights of Columbus #1611, Needham · FoodShouldTasteGood, Inc. · Needham Business Association · Needham Driving School

 

Raffle Donors

 The Center Cafe
 

The Walk Route 

News

Needham Community Lends Support to Walk For Walker

Second-year event raises more than $48,000

Sunday, September 18th was a perfect day for a walk in Needham! Hundreds of participants laced up their sneakers for the second annual “Change Shoes, Change Lives” Walk for Walker at DeFazio Park in Needham. The event raised more than $48,000 in support of the children, teens, and... more »