Walk for Willy's World 2026 - Community Walk

  • Date Sun 28th June 2026
  • Time 11:00AM EDT
  • Location Hermitage, Pennsylvania
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Walk for Willy's World 2026, taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at beautiful Buhl Park in Hermitage, Mercer! This family-friendly community event is dedicated to raising awareness and support for children and families navigating hidden disabilities. The day kicks off with registration at 11:00 AM, followed by an uplifting opening ceremony at noon, featuring inspiring stories and community connections. Lace up your walking shoes as the one-mile walk begins at 12:45 PM, offering a scenic route through Buhl Park’s Fitness Trail.

The event is designed to celebrate inclusion and accessibility, making it a perfect outing for participants of all ages and abilities. Enjoy delicious offerings from food trucks, take part in a basket raffle and 50/50 drawing, and visit the Community Resource Village to learn more about available support. While participation in the walk is free, we encourage everyone to fundraise for Willys World, with exciting incentives for various fundraising milestones. Every dollar raised helps provide essential resources and programs for children and families in our community. Together, let's take steps towards a more inclusive world on this special day!

Organiser's Description

Walk for Willys World 2026
June 28, 2026 | Buhl Park Hermitage, PA

11:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
12:00 PM OPENING CEREMONY FEATURING INSPIRING STORIES AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION
12:45 PM ONE-MILE WALK BEGINS
2:00 PM BASKET RAFFLE & 50/50 DRAWING

Join us for the Walk for Willys World 2026, a family-friendly community event dedicated to raising awareness and support for children and families navigating hidden disabilities.

Hosted at beautiful Buhl Park, this free and inclusive event brings families, friends, and community partners together for a meaningful day focused on kindness, understanding, and inclusion.

WHY WE WALK
Willys World was created to ensure that children with hidden disabilities are seen, supported, and empowered. Through education, community outreach, and direct family support, Willys World helps create environments where every child belongs.

While participation in the walk is free, we strongly encourage participants to fundraise in support of Willys World. Every dollar raised helps provide resources, programming, and opportunities for children and families in our community.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

* Family-friendly walk route through Buhl Park's Fitness Trail
* Community gathering celebrating inclusion and accessibility
* Fundraising teams and individual participant pages
* Food trucks
* Basket Raffle & 50/50
* Community Resource Village
* Activities designed with families and children in mind
* This event is inspired by large-scale community walks that keep the focus on families, connection, and impact, creating a welcoming experience for participants of all ages and abilities.

GET INVOLVED!

* Register to walk as an individual or team
* Create a personal fundraising page and share your why
* Invite friends and family to walk or support your efforts
* Support Willys World by donating or sponsoring the event

FUNDRAISING RAFFLE INCENTIVES

Fundraising is a meaningful way to support children and families impacted by hidden disabilities, and we love celebrating your impact along the way!

Participants will earn fundraising badges as milestones are reached, recognizing generosity, leadership, and commitment to inclusion.

In addition, to celebrate our fundraisers, we are excited to offer raffle incentives at select fundraising levels.

How it works:
Participants earn one raffle entry at each fundraising level reached. Fundraisers who reach higher levels will earn entries into all lower-level raffles as well.

All raffle prizes will be on display at the walk. Prizes will be distributed on-site on the day of the event. Participants need not be present to claim prizes.

Incentives are optional. All funds raised directly support Willys World programs for children and families navigating hidden disabilities.

Raffle entries are non-transferable and have no cash value.

Donations made at the walk on June 28 do NOT count toward fundraising incentive levels.

Only funds shown on your RunSignUp fundraising page are eligible for raffle entries.

FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

* Fundraising Badges Awarded at various milestones
* Free Walk for Willys World Event T-Shirt for participants who raise $100 or more
* Additional incentives and special recognitions will be announced as fundraising milestones are reached

Every dollar raised helps provide therapy support, safety resources, classroom sensory tools, emergency assistance, and inclusive community programs for families who need them most.

Whether you raise $25 or $1,000+, every effort matters and every fundraiser helps create a more inclusive community!

Together, we can build a more inclusive community one step at a time.

Thank you for being part of Walk for Willys World 2026

Races

  • Community Walk (Free Registration)

    Sun 28th June 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    Free

    11:00 AM Registration Opens 12:00 PM Opening Ceremony featuring inspiring stories and community connection 12:45 PM One-Mile Walk Begins 2:00 PM Basket Raffle Drawing All registrants will automatically have a personal fundraising page created during registration. We invite you to join us in the fundraising effort and help make a meaningful difference for children and families impacted by hidden disabilities. Every dollar raised supports programs that provide resources, therapy support, safety tools, and inclusive community opportunities for children whose challenges are often unseen but deeply felt. These children work hard every day to navigate a world that doesnt always understand their needs your support helps ensure they are seen, supported, and celebrated. Along the way, youll have opportunities to earn fun incentives and fundraising badges as milestones are reached. We hope youll walk with us, fundraise with heart, and help create a more inclusive community for every child.

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715 Hazen Rd, Hermitage, 16148, PA, United States

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