VNA Stroll for Hospice

Sunday, May 7, 2023 Past event
1:00 PM CDT
Valparaiso, Indiana
Free–$100.00 · 6 races

Event summary

Join us for the VNA Stroll for Hospice on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, in the heart of Valparaiso, Porter! This uplifting event celebrates the compassionate work of VNA Hospice, which has provided essential end-of-life care to over 15,000 patients and their families in our community. From noon to 4 PM, participants will embark on a heartfelt 2.1-mile stroll through downtown Valparaiso, creating new memories while honoring loved ones.

The event promises fun for the whole family, featuring activities such as dancing to a live DJ, enjoying a picnic lunch, and participating in exciting raffles. Kids can explore a bounce house, engage in crafts, and get their faces painted, all while learning more about the invaluable services provided by VNA Hospice. Held at Central Park Plaza and Urschel Pavilion on Lafayette Street, the VNA Stroll for Hospice invites everyone to come together in support of those facing life's final journey. Register online to create your sponsorship page and inspire friends and family to join you in making a difference. Together, we can help ensure that compassionate care is available for all.

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  • Adult Entry

    + Raise sponsorships to support your walk + Log the distance you walk in your own neighborhood + Check the real-time progress of your team and total miles walked for VNA of NWI Hospice

    1:00 PM CDT

    $20.00

    Entries closed
  • Adult Entry with Event T-Shirt

    Includes T-Shirt

    + Raise sponsorships to support your walk + Log the distance you walk in your own neighborhood + Check the real-time progress of your team and total miles walked for VNA of NWI Hospice

    1:00 PM CDT

    $40.00

    Entries closed
  • Children Entry

    1:00 PM CDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • Children Entry with Event T-Shirt

    Includes T-Shirt

    1:00 PM CDT

    $18.00

    Entries closed
  • Virtual Stroll

    Virtual

    Can't make it to the event? Join as a virtual stroll and track your own distance!

    1:00 PM CDT

    Free

    Entries closed
  • Team Registration (6 or more)

    1:00 PM CDT

    $100.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

VNA Hospice of NWIs Stroll for Hospice celebrates and supports the VNA Hospice program that has provided compassionate end of life care to over 15,000 patients and their families in our community. Every year hundreds of individuals participate in this memorial stroll through downtown Valparaiso to help ensure that the compassion and support of VNA Hospice is there for our families, friends and neighbors when they most need it, regardless of their financial situation.

The VNA Stroll for Hospice is a one-day event from Noon to 4 pm, where we create new memories and remember loved ones while supporting VNA Hospice. After a 2.1 stroll through downtown and surrounding areas, participants enjoy family activities including dancing to the DJ, picnic lunch, raffle baskets, bounce house, kids crafts and face painting, informational booths and more. The event is held in downtown Valpo at the Central Park Plaza and Urschel Pavilion on Lafayette St.

TOGETHER, WE CAN
MAKE BEST DAYS POSSIBLE
FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY
FACE THE END OF LIFE JOURNEY.

When you register online, youll be able to create your own personal sponsorship page, post photos and tell your loved ones story. Encourage your friends and families to support your stroll and help VNA Hospice continue to Make Best Days Possible.

REGISTERING & JOINING TEAMS

If you would like to register a team for the event, simply select the "Team Registration (6 or more)" option above. When prompted to Create or Join a team, Select "Yes" and create your team. You can give your team a password if you would like to restrict who can join.

To join a team that has already been created, simply select any registration option above, and the _price of your registration will be adjusted automatically_. When prompted to join a team, select "Yes", and select your team from the drop down menu. You can also find the team you would like to join here https://www.strollforhospice.org/RaceGroups/108514, and click "Join Team".

MEMORIAL SIGNS

Raise sponsorships or make a donation of $100 or more and receive a memorial sign placed along the route in honor of your loved one!

BECOME A FUNDRAISER

Set up your own Fundraiser to help support the cause. https://www.strollforhospice.org/Race/Donate/108514/BecomeFundraiser

Location

Central Park Plaza, Home to the Northwest Health Amphitheater, 68 Lafayette St, Valparaiso, 46383, IN, United States

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