Team CHD Illinois Annual Walk
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 10:30AM CDT
- Location Bolingbrook, Illinois
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Team CHD Illinois Annual Walk on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at The Promenade in Bolingbrook, Illinois! This heartwarming event aims to raise awareness and support for the nearly 40,000 infants born each year in the U.S. with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Families and friends will come together for a joyful 1-mile walking course, celebrating strength and resilience while fostering community spirit.
Registration is just $25, which includes a special walk t-shirt for those who sign up before April 18th. Children under 16 can participate for free, making this a wonderful family-friendly event! Enjoy a morning filled with festivities, including face painting, crafts, and more before the walk kicks off at 10:30 AM. Join us in making a difference in the lives of heart families in Illinois and help spread awareness of this important cause. Whether you walk in person or join virtually, your support matters! Don’t forget to share your moments on social media using #TeamCHDWalk2026!
Registration is just $25, which includes a special walk t-shirt for those who sign up before April 18th. Children under 16 can participate for free, making this a wonderful family-friendly event! Enjoy a morning filled with festivities, including face painting, crafts, and more before the walk kicks off at 10:30 AM. Join us in making a difference in the lives of heart families in Illinois and help spread awareness of this important cause. Whether you walk in person or join virtually, your support matters! Don’t forget to share your moments on social media using #TeamCHDWalk2026!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE TEAM CHD - ILLINOIS ANNUAL WALK
SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, 2026 - RAIN OR SHINE
THE PROMENADE BOLINGBROOK
Nearly 40,000 infants in the U.S. are born with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) every year. CHD is the most common birth defect and the leading cause of infant death due to birth defects. Team CHD-Illinois is a non-profit with a mission to uplift and comfort patients and their families during their CHD journey We are accomplishing this through collaboration with patients, parents, providers, and partner organizations to improve quality and outcomes through CHD education, support, research, and awareness. We are unique in our approach encompassing the lifespan, encouraging transparency, and meeting families where they are. Our volunteer team has supported local heart families in Illinois since 2011, through comfort care bags/kits, bereavement boxes, support meetings, family fun events, and so much more. Team CHD-IL is run 100% by volunteer leaders that are heart parents, patients, and family members.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is $25 (registration includes walk shirt IF REGISTERED BEFORE APRIL 18TH)
FREE walk/run for children under 16 (*no free shirt for unpaid registrations)
Register online BEFORE April 18th to receive a Team CHD IL walk t-shirt. Free shirt for paid registrations only. (After April 18th you can purchase a walk shirt for $20.)
DETAILS:
Strollers, wagons & motorized scooters are welcomed
Dogs welcomed to join walk (don't forget your pet waste bags please)
Personalized heart warrior lawn sign available for purchase at time of online registration (shirt pick-up at event registration table via Team Captain & lawn signs will be displayed at event and can be taken home at the end of the day)
Parking: The back lot near Mongolian BBQ and Bass Pro Shop
All are invited to join before the walk for festivities including: pictures, face painting, balloon making, crafts, and more!
**This is a walking event only course is approximately 1 mile
EVENT SCHEDULE:
9:00am - Registration/Donation tent open (day-of registrants & Team Captain check in)
10:00am - Acknowledgements & Bereaved Hearts Remembrance
10:30am - Walk Kickoff
*TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM will receive VIP Tent the day of the walk with refreshments!
VIRTUAL EVENT:
In the event that you cannot join us in person please sign up for our virtual event and walk at your convenience Show us your photos & videos from your walk!
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram and use hashtag #TeamCHDWalk2026
SPONSOR:
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR OUR EVENT? CONTACT US VIA EMAIL AT TEAMCHDILLINOIS@GMAIL.COM
SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, 2026 - RAIN OR SHINE
THE PROMENADE BOLINGBROOK
Nearly 40,000 infants in the U.S. are born with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) every year. CHD is the most common birth defect and the leading cause of infant death due to birth defects. Team CHD-Illinois is a non-profit with a mission to uplift and comfort patients and their families during their CHD journey We are accomplishing this through collaboration with patients, parents, providers, and partner organizations to improve quality and outcomes through CHD education, support, research, and awareness. We are unique in our approach encompassing the lifespan, encouraging transparency, and meeting families where they are. Our volunteer team has supported local heart families in Illinois since 2011, through comfort care bags/kits, bereavement boxes, support meetings, family fun events, and so much more. Team CHD-IL is run 100% by volunteer leaders that are heart parents, patients, and family members.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is $25 (registration includes walk shirt IF REGISTERED BEFORE APRIL 18TH)
FREE walk/run for children under 16 (*no free shirt for unpaid registrations)
Register online BEFORE April 18th to receive a Team CHD IL walk t-shirt. Free shirt for paid registrations only. (After April 18th you can purchase a walk shirt for $20.)
DETAILS:
Strollers, wagons & motorized scooters are welcomed
Dogs welcomed to join walk (don't forget your pet waste bags please)
Personalized heart warrior lawn sign available for purchase at time of online registration (shirt pick-up at event registration table via Team Captain & lawn signs will be displayed at event and can be taken home at the end of the day)
Parking: The back lot near Mongolian BBQ and Bass Pro Shop
All are invited to join before the walk for festivities including: pictures, face painting, balloon making, crafts, and more!
**This is a walking event only course is approximately 1 mile
EVENT SCHEDULE:
9:00am - Registration/Donation tent open (day-of registrants & Team Captain check in)
10:00am - Acknowledgements & Bereaved Hearts Remembrance
10:30am - Walk Kickoff
*TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM will receive VIP Tent the day of the walk with refreshments!
VIRTUAL EVENT:
In the event that you cannot join us in person please sign up for our virtual event and walk at your convenience Show us your photos & videos from your walk!
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram and use hashtag #TeamCHDWalk2026
SPONSOR:
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR OUR EVENT? CONTACT US VIA EMAIL AT TEAMCHDILLINOIS@GMAIL.COM
Races
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Team CHD Illinois Annual Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Walk T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (10:30AM CDT)
$27.50
*this is a walking event only. Start Time: 10:30am CDT End Time: 12:00pm CDT -
Virtual Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
If you are unable to make our in person event, please join us virtually. Our opening ceremonies will be live on Facebook on our Team CHD Illinois Page
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631 E Boughton Rd, The Promenade Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook, 60440, IL, United States
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