Disneyland Resort Presents the 25th Anniversary CHOC “Walk In The Park”
When you hear the word Disney what do you think of? Magic, the smiles of children, family, and giving back are the first things that come to mind. Following in the ideals set forth by Walt himself, Disneyland and all that followed were never “just about” being merely an amusement park but rather being an ideal that could changes the lives of people both inside and outside of those magical gates. Whether it’s through the annual efforts of the Disney VoluntEARS, or the countless other ways Disney gives back to the community, the real magic is in the way Disney touches the lives of others.
In keeping with Walt’s vision, the Disneyland Resort has once again teamed up for this years CHOC “Walk in the Park”. The Walk, which will be held the morning of Sunday, October 11, is the largest, most unique single pediatric walk event in the nation. Among the event’s estimated 15,000 walkers are participants from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and Japan. This year’s event is all the more special as the CHOC Walk commemorates its 25th silver anniversary against the sparkling backdrop of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration.
The 2015 Walk covers three miles through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park where “CHOC walkers” get a special peek at the magic of the Disneyland Resort before the parks open to the general public. At the end of the 5k walk, the event continues in the resort’s Downtown Disney District where event sponsors, hospital support groups, shops and restaurants have special offers for participants.
This year’s event is all the more special as CHOC “Walk in the Park” commemorates its 25th silver anniversary against the sparkling backdrop of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration with the 2015 fundraising goal of $3 million will result in a 25-year total of $25 million CHOC “Walk in the Park,” presented by the Disneyland Resort, is the largest and most unique single pediatric walk event in the nation. Among the event’s estimated 15,000 walkers are participants from across the U.S. and around the world, including Canada, Mexico, Australia and Japan. Reaching this year’s goal of $2.5 million will represent a cumulative sum of $25 million raised since the Walk’s inception in 1990. Money generated by the Walk supports a variety of patient and family programs, as well as education, research, and the development and adoption of the latest technologies to advance the health of CHOC patients.
The 2015 Walk covers three miles through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park where “CHOC walkers” get a special peek at the magic of the Disneyland Resort before the parks open to the general public. At the end of the 5k walk, the event continues in the resort’s Downtown Disney District where event sponsors, hospital support groups, shops and restaurants have special offers for participants. Love, joy, gratitude and remembrance will fill Main Street, U.S.A as Walk participants celebrate the lives of children saved by CHOC Children’s, and honor the memory of those children who bravely lost their battles against serious diseases or illnesses. Nearly 1,000 teams are expected, and include current and former patients and families, as well as doctors, nurses and other medical professionals.
This year in honor of 25 years, this year’s CHOC Walk has added even more magic As part of this year’s event, CHOC Children’s is hosting its first CHOC Walk Ambassador’s Luau on Saturday, October 10, 2015, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel. The CHOC Walk Ambassador’s Luau promises to be a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family that will take place the day before the CHOC “Walk in the Park,” presented by the Disneyland Resort.
Can’t make it to the event but still want to help? This year even hibernators can raise money and earn fun CHOC Walk prizes! Now you can register for CHOC Walk as a “Sleeping Bear.” This special designation allows CHOC supporters who cannot make it on Walk day to still raise money and support CHOC Children’s. “Sleeping Bears” receive a CHOC Walk T-shirt and are eligible to earn prizes from their fundraising efforts. More information on Sleeping Bears can be found by clicking here.
Help make dreams come true and spread the magic. Join CHOC Walk 2015 and watch the true power of pixie dust come to life. For more information on how you can be involved, register for the event or make a donation, simply head on over to www.chocwalk.org and all the most up-to-date real-time event information found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. This year’s hashtag is #chocwalk. Open your heart and share the true magic of Disney-Disneyland Resort presents the 25th Anniversary of CHOC “Walk In The Park”.
