You're invited to our 55th annual
Walk & Roll for Hope
Saturday, May 4, 2024
11:00am - 3:00pm
Delaney Park Strip, Anchorage
When was the last time you did the Walk for Hope?
We want YOU to be part of our 55th Walk & Roll for Hope! In honor of the event taking place on May 4th, the event theme is Star Wars: May the 'Fourth' be With You.
We need your support to reach our goal of raising $60,000 or more to fund quality programs and services for the individuals and families who choose our supports.
Hope Community Resources, Inc. is proud to announce our 55th Annual Walk for Hope on Saturday, May 4th in downtown Anchorage. All community members are invited to participate in this iconic Alaskan event. Participants are encouraged to dress in best Star Wars costumes for a chance to win a prize in our costume contest.
Countdown to the Walk & Roll for Hope
Prior to Alaska’s statehood, individuals who experienced intellectual or developmental disabilities faced limited services and, in some cases, institutionalization. Mental illness was once misconceived as a crime, leading to the relocation of Alaskans in need to distant facilities like Morningside Hospital in Oregon. By 1942, more than 2,000 Alaskans—including very young children—were living there, separated from their homes and communities.
The first Walk for Hope in 1970 marked a pivotal moment in Alaska's history. Nearly 4,000 people united and walked in support of bringing children home from out-of-state institutions. Through the overwhelming support from the community, Hope Community Resources (then known as Hope Cottages) was able to provide housing and essential support to children returning to Alaska.
Fifty-five years later, the Walk for Hope has continued as an annual reminder of the ongoing work still to be done. While progress has been made, challenges persist. As long as even one person with a disability has to wait for services, as long as one child in need of mental health support is sent out of state due to lack of local resources, and as long as accessibility barriers persist, Hope will continue to walk (and roll) to raise funds to meet those needs.
We rely on your participation to provide necessary funds to support Alaskans who experience an intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, or mental health challenge. Join Hope on Saturday, May 4th, as we celebrate the strides made over the past 55 years and renew our commitment to a future where all Alaskans with disabilities have full access to the supports and services necessary to experience a world of opportunity and a meaningful life.
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Every step, every roll, and every dollar counts!
Directions to Walk & Roll for Hope
Thank you to our event sponsors!
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