Hope for Vision Campaign
- Date Sun 19th April 2026 - Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 8th Annual Hope for Vision Walk on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Oakland University's Recreation Center in Rochester, Michigan! This uplifting event invites participants of all ages to walk a mile on an indoor track while enjoying family games, activities, and music from DJ Super Dave. Whether you choose to join in person or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, you’ll be part of a community dedicated to raising awareness and funds for pediatric retinal disease research.
This year, the Hope for Vision Walk has moved to spring, making it the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and make a meaningful impact. Along with the walk, the weekend includes a Family Connection Conference, providing valuable resources and education for families affected by pediatric retinal diseases. Best of all, the event is free to attend, and participants are encouraged to fundraise, with exciting rewards for those who raise over $100. Come together to support critical research and help families facing vision loss, because every step counts in the fight for vision!
This year, the Hope for Vision Walk has moved to spring, making it the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and make a meaningful impact. Along with the walk, the weekend includes a Family Connection Conference, providing valuable resources and education for families affected by pediatric retinal diseases. Best of all, the event is free to attend, and participants are encouraged to fundraise, with exciting rewards for those who raise over $100. Come together to support critical research and help families facing vision loss, because every step counts in the fight for vision!
Organiser's Description
THE PEDIATRIC RETINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (PRRF)
IS EXCITED TO HOST OUR
8TH ANNUAL HOPE FOR VISION WALK
SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
VIRTUAL: WALK ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
IN PERSON: OAKLAND UNIVERSITY - RECREATION CENTER
569 PIONEER DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MI 48309
FUN FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND FAMILY GAMES & ACTIVITES
Get ready for a family fun morning at the Hope for Vision Walk! Walk a mile on an indoor track, hang with DJ Super Dave as he plays kid-friendly music and games, and enjoy Jersey Mikes subs and refreshments. The event is free to attend and great for all ages! Participants are encouraged to fundraise and/or donate. Any amount, big or small, makes an impact. Everyone who raises at least $100 will receive a free t-shirt. Every step helps fund research and support families with children facing vision loss!
NEW THIS YEAR: THE HOPE FOR VISION WALK HAS MOVED FROM THE FALL TO THE SPRING!
A WEEKEND OF CONNECTION, LEARNING & IMPACT
Join with PRRF for a powerful weekend that educates, inspires, and unites. Saturday's FAMILY CONNECTION CONFERENCE brings education and resources to families affected by pediatric retinal diseases, while Sunday's HOPE FOR VISION WALK brings together our community to fund critical research and programs. Participate in one or both events, either virtually or in person at Oakland University.
OUR MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE PEDIATRIC RETINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (PRRF) IS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF PEDIATRIC RETINAL DISEASES, DRIVE RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY OF AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PEDIATRIC RETINAL DISEASES SUPPORTED BY PRRF, RESEARCH EFFORTS AND UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS, VISIT US AT PRRF.ORG [http://prrf.org].
ABOUT THE WALK
OUR ANNUAL HOPE FOR VISION WALK BRINGS TOGETHER SUPPORTERS, FAMILIES, AND ADVOCATES TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR PEDIATRIC RETINAL DISEASE RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. PARTICIPANTS CAN JOIN WITH US VIRTUALLY IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES OR IN-PERSON AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY'S RECREATION CENTER.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
* Choose to participate IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY.
* Register an an INDIVIDUAL or CREATE/JOIN A TEAM.
* Receive a WALKER WELCOME KIT by email to get you started.
* Set a goal and invite FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COLLEAGUES to donate to your page.
* Join us IN PERSON ON APRIL 19TH AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY for a morning of walking and community activities. Or you can participate VIRTUALLY_ _by choosing your date, rallying your crew, and going for a walk!
* If you're participating in person, join us on April 19th at Oakland University for a fun morning of walking and
* Send your photos to INFO@PRRF.ORG to be featured and shared with the PRRF community.
HOW WILL THE FUNDS RAISED HELP PRRF?
FUNDS RAISED WILL ADVANCE PEDIATRIC RETINAL DISEASE RESEARCH WHILE STRENGTHENING PRRFS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. SUPPORT WILL INCLUDE RESEARCH AT THE PEDIATRIC RETINAL RESEARCH LAB AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, THE OPHTHALMIC BIOBANK, SPONSORSHIP OF SUPER SCHOLARS AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITYS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE THROUGH OUR EYES PODCAST, THE ANNUAL FAMILY CONNECTION CONFERENCE, OUR COMMUNITY PORTAL AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, AND MORE.
IS EXCITED TO HOST OUR
8TH ANNUAL HOPE FOR VISION WALK
SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
VIRTUAL: WALK ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
IN PERSON: OAKLAND UNIVERSITY - RECREATION CENTER
569 PIONEER DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MI 48309
FUN FOR ALL AGES FREE TO ATTEND FAMILY GAMES & ACTIVITES
Get ready for a family fun morning at the Hope for Vision Walk! Walk a mile on an indoor track, hang with DJ Super Dave as he plays kid-friendly music and games, and enjoy Jersey Mikes subs and refreshments. The event is free to attend and great for all ages! Participants are encouraged to fundraise and/or donate. Any amount, big or small, makes an impact. Everyone who raises at least $100 will receive a free t-shirt. Every step helps fund research and support families with children facing vision loss!
NEW THIS YEAR: THE HOPE FOR VISION WALK HAS MOVED FROM THE FALL TO THE SPRING!
A WEEKEND OF CONNECTION, LEARNING & IMPACT
Join with PRRF for a powerful weekend that educates, inspires, and unites. Saturday's FAMILY CONNECTION CONFERENCE brings education and resources to families affected by pediatric retinal diseases, while Sunday's HOPE FOR VISION WALK brings together our community to fund critical research and programs. Participate in one or both events, either virtually or in person at Oakland University.
OUR MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE PEDIATRIC RETINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (PRRF) IS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF PEDIATRIC RETINAL DISEASES, DRIVE RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY OF AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PEDIATRIC RETINAL DISEASES SUPPORTED BY PRRF, RESEARCH EFFORTS AND UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS, VISIT US AT PRRF.ORG [http://prrf.org].
ABOUT THE WALK
OUR ANNUAL HOPE FOR VISION WALK BRINGS TOGETHER SUPPORTERS, FAMILIES, AND ADVOCATES TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR PEDIATRIC RETINAL DISEASE RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. PARTICIPANTS CAN JOIN WITH US VIRTUALLY IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES OR IN-PERSON AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY'S RECREATION CENTER.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
* Choose to participate IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY.
* Register an an INDIVIDUAL or CREATE/JOIN A TEAM.
* Receive a WALKER WELCOME KIT by email to get you started.
* Set a goal and invite FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COLLEAGUES to donate to your page.
* Join us IN PERSON ON APRIL 19TH AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY for a morning of walking and community activities. Or you can participate VIRTUALLY_ _by choosing your date, rallying your crew, and going for a walk!
* If you're participating in person, join us on April 19th at Oakland University for a fun morning of walking and
* Send your photos to INFO@PRRF.ORG to be featured and shared with the PRRF community.
HOW WILL THE FUNDS RAISED HELP PRRF?
FUNDS RAISED WILL ADVANCE PEDIATRIC RETINAL DISEASE RESEARCH WHILE STRENGTHENING PRRFS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. SUPPORT WILL INCLUDE RESEARCH AT THE PEDIATRIC RETINAL RESEARCH LAB AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, THE OPHTHALMIC BIOBANK, SPONSORSHIP OF SUPER SCHOLARS AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITYS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE THROUGH OUR EYES PODCAST, THE ANNUAL FAMILY CONNECTION CONFERENCE, OUR COMMUNITY PORTAL AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, AND MORE.
Races
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2026 Hope for Vision Walk - in PERSON
Sun 19th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
2026 Hope for Vision Walk - VIRTUAL
Free
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