Hope for Vision Campaign
- Date Sun 19th April 2026 - Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Rochester, Michigan
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the 8th Annual Hope for Vision Walk, taking place on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Oakland University Recreation Center in Rochester, Michigan! This exciting event, part of the Hope for Vision Campaign, promises a weekend filled with connection, learning, and community impact. Participants can choose to walk in person or join virtually from anywhere in the world.
This year's walk has moved to spring, creating a perfect opportunity to enjoy a morning of walking, fun games, refreshments, and family-friendly activities, all while raising awareness and funds for pediatric retinal disease research. The event culminates a weekend that includes the Family Connection Conference, providing invaluable resources for families affected by these conditions. With your participation, we can make significant strides in advancing research, supporting vital community programs, and uniting families and advocates in a shared mission. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience—register today and help us bring hope for vision!
This year's walk has moved to spring, creating a perfect opportunity to enjoy a morning of walking, fun games, refreshments, and family-friendly activities, all while raising awareness and funds for pediatric retinal disease research. The event culminates a weekend that includes the Family Connection Conference, providing invaluable resources for families affected by these conditions. With your participation, we can make significant strides in advancing research, supporting vital community programs, and uniting families and advocates in a shared mission. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience—register today and help us bring hope 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 ROAD, ROCHESTER, MI 48309
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. GIVEN HOW UNPREDICTABLE APRIL WEATHER CAN BE, OUR IN-PERSON EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON AN INDOOR TRACK, STILL WITH LOTS OF GAMES, REFRESHMENTS, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES.
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 ROAD, ROCHESTER, MI 48309
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. GIVEN HOW UNPREDICTABLE APRIL WEATHER CAN BE, OUR IN-PERSON EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON AN INDOOR TRACK, STILL WITH LOTS OF GAMES, REFRESHMENTS, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES.
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.
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