Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Price $25.00 - $50.00
  • Races 3 races

Event summary

Join us for the third annual Braille Trail Walk for Independence on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Eastway Regional Recreation Center in Charlotte, Mecklenburg! This uplifting 2-mile paved trail walk kicks off at 9:00 AM and is designed to empower and include individuals of all abilities. Participants will don purple shirts in solidarity for a great cause, as proceeds from the event benefit Lions Services, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of blind and visually impaired adults.

This exciting event not only promotes physical activity but also aims to raise critical funds—our goal is to reach $75,000! Your participation will help support vital programs that enhance independence, mobility, and quality of life for those in the visually impaired community. Whether you choose to walk in person or join virtually, your presence will make a substantial difference. Don’t miss out on a day filled with community spirit, food, music, and giveaways! Bring your friends and family, and let’s come together to create a brighter future for all. We can't wait to see you there!

Organiser's Description

THIRD ANNUAL BRAILLE TRAIL WALK FOR INDEPENDENCE!

WE ARE OUT OF T-SHIRTS HOWEVER, YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AND JOIN US. WE WILL BE WEARING PURPLE SHIRTS. SEE YOU TOMORROW!

JOIN US ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025, AT 9:00 AM FOR THE BRAILLE TRAIL WALK BENEFITING LIONS SERVICES, A CHARLOTTE-BASED NONPROFIT EMPOWERING BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS. ENJOY A 2-MILE, PAVED TRAIL WALK AT EASTWAY REGIONAL RECREATION CENTER - OR JOIN VIRTUALLY FROM ANYWHERE! THE EVENT WELCOMES PARTICIPANTS OF ALL ABILITIES AND RAISES CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE INDEPENDENCE, MOBILITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. ALL ARE WELCOME! VOLUNTEER WALKING GUIDES WILL BE AVAILABLE. LETS COME TOGETHER FOR INCLUSION, COMMUNITY, AND A GREAT CAUSE. WE CANT WAIT TO WALK WITH YOU!

OUR CAUSE

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! SUPPORT OUR CAUSE AND HELP CREATE GREATER INCLUSION FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

PROCEEDS FROM THE 2025 BRAILLE TRAIL WALK FOR INDEPENDENCE SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF LIONS SERVICES: _EMPOWERING PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES._ OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $75,000, YOUR PRESENCE AND SUPPORT WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. JOIN US TO SUPPORT AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND COMMUNITY. LET'S RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND JOBS, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT LIONS SERVICES FOR GREATER INCLUSION!

THE POWER OF COMMUNITY-
START A FUNDRAISER HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY LAUNCHING YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER! SET A GOAL AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, COWORKERS, AND COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT YOUR CAUSE THROUGH OUR RUN SIGNUP PAGE. WHETHER YOU'RE PART OF A INDIVIDUAL, FRIENDS & FAMILY TEAM, A CORPORATE GROUP, OR A SCHOOL TEAM, YOUR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS CAN CREATE A POWERFUL IMPACT. CLICK ON BECOME A FUNDRAISER TOP RIGHT CORNER TAB



PACKET PICK UP: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025 FROM 9AM- 3PM AT LIONS SERVICES. 4600 NORTH TRYON STREET. CHARLOTTE NC 28213 OR PICK UP THE MORNING OF AT THE WALK.

PARKING: EASTWAY RECREATION CENTER HAS PLENTY OF FREE PARKING FOR GUESTS.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

8:30AM PACKET PICK-UP

8:40 ANNOUNCEMENTS/WELCOME REMARKS

9:00AM WALK STARTS

10:00AM- 1:00PM- CELEBRATION AT THE INDOOR EVENT HALL WITH FOOD, MUSIC, AND GIVEAWAYS.

REFUND & WEATHER POLICY

RACE REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE. EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE UNLESS THERE IS SEVERE WEATHER SUCH AS THUNDERSTORMS, ETC. SHOULD WE CANCEL, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, OUR WEBSITE AND EMAIL. CANCELLATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A REFUND, NOR A TRANSFER.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR HELPING US MAKE THE EVENT POSSIBLE!

WWW.LIONSSERVICES.ORG

Races

  • Walk for Independence- Registration & Sponsor a Low Vision Team Member to Join the Walk!

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $50.00

    CLOSED
    Because of you a with low vision team member from Lions Services can attend the event for free. You both receive a t-shirt. Race director will coordinate shirt size with the sponsored low vision team member from Lions Services.
  • Walk for Independence

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

    CLOSED
  • Support Us From Home

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $25.00

    CLOSED
    If you're unable to attend the walk in person, you have the option to participate by walking from home and making a donation to support the cause.

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Location

Eastway Regional Recreation Center 3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte, 28213, NC, United States

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