What is Walk for Hope? Walk for Hope is a national series of live and virtual fundraising walks that benefit the cancer research, treatment and educational programs at City of Hope. By coming together and using our resources to fundraise for this great cause, we can make the dream of one day living in a cancer-free world more of a reality.
What is City of Hope? City of Hope is one of only 45 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers nationwide and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. An independent biomedical research, treatment and educational institution, City of Hope is a leader in the fight to conquer cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.
Every day City of Hope staff pursue new and better ways to improve the lives of men, women and children here and around the world – and have for 100 years. Click here to learn even more about City of Hope.
What are the locations and dates for Walk for Hope? Click here to view all locations and dates.
Registration and Teams
How do I register? Click here to register online. This is the fastest and easiest way to register AND begin your fundraising today.
I am having trouble with my online registration. How can I get help? If you have any problems registering, please contact or call for assistance.
How do I join a team? Click here to select which team you want to join from the list of existing teams.
Is my registration fee tax-deductible?
Registration fees are not tax-deductible. The registration fee is used to offset the cost of producing the event and is not considered a donation. Registration fees are not included in individual participant fundraising totals. Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
What do I do after I register?
Once you have registered, please log in to your Participant Center, customize your personal fundraising page and begin your fundraising. We encourage all Walkers to set a goal of raising at least $150. If you can get 15 friends to contribute just $10, you will have reached your goal! Small donations add up fast! The best advice we can give you for fundraising is to start early and keep asking.
Need help with fundraising ideas? Please contact us at or call . We have lots of options and suggestions!
Can my team have more than one team captain? Yes, our online fundraising system allows up to two captains per team. Please contact or call for assistance.
Can I change the team captain? Yes. Please contact or call for assistance.
Fundraising and Donations
Is there a minimum fundraising requirement?
No, there is no fundraising minimum requirement to participate in Walk for Hope. However, we strongly encourage all participants to raise at least $150. If you are interested in learning more about successful fundraising, please contact or call . We would be more than happy to help you help us!
Are donations tax-deductible?
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please work with your tax professional to determine eligible deductions.
How can I make an online donation? To make a donation, please select a location and then click on the "Donate" link on the location's homepage. You'll be prompted to enter the name of the walker you wish to support and you will be directed to their fundraising page to make a donation.
Do you accept donations by check? Yes. To ensure that donations are applied to the correct walker, offline donations should be sent with a donation form. Click here to download the Donation Form. All offline donations should be made payable to City of Hope and mailed to the address on the form.
How long does it take for donations to be posted to my Personal Page? Credit card donations made via the website are posted immediately. Check and/or credit card donations sent in through the mail will take up to two weeks to post to your Personal Page. Any donation made on the day of the Walk can take up to one month to post.
Can I submit donations in cash? Please do not send cash in the mail. If you receive cash donations, you may write a check or purchase a money order to submit the donation. Please be sure to tell us the name of the donor by filling out a donation form to send along with the donation.
You may bring cash donations to the City of Hope Fundraising Office. Please contact or call for office hours and location. Walkers may also turn in their cash donations on event day at Event Check-in.
What is a matching gift? Many companies have employee matching gift programs. These companies will match the donations made by their employees to a nonprofit organization. Please click here to see a list of companies that have matching gift programs. If your company is not listed, we encourage you to inquire at work. Please note, that matching gifts can only be counted toward incentive prize fundraising totals if they are received within 30 days following the event.
Your Personal Page
What is the Participant Center? Your Participant Center is an online tool to help you with your fundraising efforts. All registered participants have access to their own Participant Center. You log in at www.walk4hope.org with your username and password. In the Participant Center you will have access to tools to keep track of your donations, customize your personal fundraising page and send emails to donors and team members. Team captains also will have access to their Team Page from the Participant Center. Log in today to get started! If you have any questions about how to access or best use the tools in the Participant Center, please contact or call for assistance.
What is a Personal Page? Your Personal Page is a webpage dedicated to you and your year-round fundraising efforts. Your friends, family and co-workers can visit this webpage to donate to you online or to print out a donation form to mail in a check. This webpage is automatically created for you once you are registered. There is default content on the page about Walk for Hope. We strongly encourage participants to customize their Personal Page to tell visitors why you are joining Walk for Hope and raising money to fight women's cancers. You can add pictures of the person you walk in honor of or a picture of your team. You can also write a message about your reasons for walking — perhaps a tribute to the person you honor by walking.
How will people find my Personal Page? If you send an email from your Participant Center, a link to your Personal Page will automatically be there at the bottom of the email that will take donors directly to your Personal Page. Donors can also find your Personal Page by clicking on the "Donate to a Walker" button on the homepage of the Walk for Hope location that you are supporting. They can then search for you by name or by your team's name*.
*Please note: Your supporters will not be able to search for you if you select "Keep Me Anonymous and Make My Personal Page Private" when you registered. If you would like to change your privacy level, please contact or call for assistance.
How do I send an email asking for donations from my Participant Center? Participants can log in to the Participant Center and click on "Email". Then click on "Contacts" to choose who you would like to email. You will then have the option of emailing particular members of your team or your entire team. You also have the option of customizing your emails with various fonts and colors. We also have suggested letter templates for you to use when emailing your team, friends and family.
How can I upload my own photo to my Personal Page or Team Page? In order to upload your own photo onto your Personal Page you must first have the picture saved on your computer as a .jpg file. Log in to your Participant Center and click on "Personal Page." Then click on the link that says "Photos/Video." Next, click on the "Browse" button below the photo. Please select the photo you wish to upload from your computer files and click "Open." Click on "Save/Upload" and your photo will appear. If you experience any trouble with uploading your photo, please contact or call . Team captains can update the photo on the Team Page. Click on "Team Page" from the Participant Center first and then follow the same steps.
How do I change my fundraising goal? Log in to your Participant Center and locate your current goal at the top of the page. Click on "Change" to change your goal to the amount you wish to raise to fight breast cancer.
Can I change my team name? Only team captains can change the name of the team. Team captains can log in to their Participant Center and click on "Team Page." On the upper right-hand side of the page, there is the option to change your team name and resave.
How can I see who is on my team? Participants can log in to the Participant Center, click on "Team Progress" and then "View Team Roster."
Can I email my team? Team captains can log in to the Participant Center and click on "Email." Then click on "Contacts" to choose who you would like to email. You will have the option of emailing particular team members, your entire team or adding new contacts to your email list. You also have the option of customizing your emails with various fonts and colors. We also have suggested letter templates for you to use when emailing your team, friends and family. There is also a "Send Email" link on the upper right-hand side of the home page of your Participant Center.
What do I do if I forget my username and/or password? Your username and password are emailed to you when you register if you provided an email address during registration. If you have tried to log in and cannot remember your username or password, use the email reminder. If you did not provide an email during registration, please contact or call for assistance.
How will I know who donated to me? Can I send them a thank you note? Log in to your Participant Center and click on "Progress." There is a list of your donors with their email address (if provided), the amount of the donation, the date of the donation and a link to find out more about the donation. Click on the donor’s name and you will be prompted to send a thank you email for his or her kind donation.
Event Day
Can I come to the event to cheer on family and friends even if I am not walking? Everyone who attends Walk for Hope needs to register and pay the registration fee. The registration fee is an event fee as there are costs to having each and every person at the venue.
How can I volunteer? Please contact us, call or email to find out more about volunteering for Walk for Hope.
Is the event wheelchair accessible? Yes, the entire route will be wheelchair accessible.
Can I register on event day? Yes! You can register the day of the event. We suggest your register in advance because it will be quicker for you to check-in. And the registration is less.
What should I wear for Walk for Hope? We recommend wearing comfortable workout clothing. You may need to dress in layers as it can be cool in the morning and gets warmer as the day progresses. A good pair of running or walking shoes is also recommended. It is also a good idea to protect your skin from the sun. Please wear a hat with a brim, sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses. Also, please be sure to check the weather before the Walk. Walk for Hope goes on rain or shine.
Can I turn in donations at Walk for Hope? Yes, you can turn in donations on event day at Event Check-in.
Can I be a Walk for Hope corporate sponsor or have an exhibitor booth? If you are interested in having material in the Walk for Hope goody bags or becoming a Walk for Hope sponsor, please contact or call .
Will there be refreshments and food at the event? Yes, there will be water and snacks available.
Will there be restrooms available at Walk for Hope? Yes, there will be restrooms at the event venue.
