Walk Day Details

Event Information

Walk With Me. Wish With Me.

Walk For Wishes® is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraiser that celebrates the more than 500,000 wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future wishes. It is a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, companies, donors and friends.

By participating in the Illinois Walk for Wishes held throughout the state, you can help bring the life-changing impact of a wish to children in your community who are battling critical illnesses.

On October 6th or October 20th, join us at one of our in-person walk day celebrations below or make the walk your own in your neighborhood!

A wish experience can truly change a child's life, and you can help.

Event Date:October 6 & 20th

Registration fees: There are no registration fees

Tshirt information: Raise $100 to earn this year's t-shirt

Fundraising incentives:  Participants can earn great Make-A-Wish prizes at the following fundraising levels:

  • $100 - Walk For Wishes t-shirt
  • $250 - Make-A-Wish branded baseball cap
  • $500 - Make-A-Wish branded fleece pullover
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Walk Locations & Details:

  • Busse Woods, Grove 25
  • Schedule: October 20th | Registration Open: 9:00 AM | Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM | Event End: 12:00 PM
  • Route length: 1 mile
  • Lincoln Park, Grove 2, Chicago & Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Schedule: October 20th | Registration Open: 9:00 AM | Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM | Event End: 12:00 PM
  • Route length: 1 mile
  • River Bend Park - East Moline
  • Schedule: October 6th | Registration & Doors Open at 10:00 AM | Opening Ceremony & Walk Begins at 11:00AM | Wish Speakers & Walk After Party from 11:45AM-1PM
  • Route Length: 1 & 2 Mile Options
  • Donovan Park - Peoria
  • Schedule: October 6th | Registration Open: 11:00 AM | Opening Ceremony: 12:00 PM | Event End: 2:00 PM
  • Route length: 1 mile
  • Walk Where You Are
  • DIY - Your neighborhood!
  • Schedule: Any time you want!
  • Routh length: Any length you like!

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