Take Steps Toward Cancer Cures — Walk for Hope 2025

Join in on the fun, registration is now open!

13%

Raised: $471,287 Goal: $3,500,000

Search for a fundraiser or team

2025 Event Schedule

We walk together to benefit cancer research.

Anytime	Anytime	Anytime	Virtual	Everywhere	Virtual Everywhere	Register	+
Virtual $5,103 Raised 100 Walkers Time to meet: Anytime What to bring: Your commitment to making a difference, a camera to share your walk, and friends to walk alongside you. Where to Meet: Your favorite local route—walk in your neighborhood, at a park, or on a treadmill. Walk at your own pace – Choose a time that works for you. Register
Oct 4, 2025	12:00 AM	Oct 4, 2025 12:00 AM	Chicago	Zion, IL	Chicago Zion, IL	Register	+
Chicago October 4, 2025 - 12:00 AM $23,923 Raised 278 Walkers Where to meet: City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago \| 2520 Elisha Ave., Zion, IL 60099 Time to meet: 7:00 AM What to bring: Layers for the cool morning, a water bottle, and your best team spirit. Registration Opens: 7:00 AM \| Walk Begins: 9:30 AM Register
Oct 4, 2025	12:00 AM	Oct 4, 2025 12:00 AM	Atlanta	Newnan, GA	Atlanta Newnan, GA	Register	+
Atlanta October 4, 2025 - 12:00 AM $12,575 Raised 196 Walkers Where to meet: City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta \| 600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan, GA 30265 Time to meet: 7:00 AM What to bring: A light jacket for the morning, comfortable shoes, and a sign to cheer on fellow walkers. Registration Opens: 7:00 AM \| Walk Begins: 9:30 AM Register
Nov 1, 2025	12:00 AM	Nov 1, 2025 12:00 AM	Phoenix & TGen	Goodyear, AZ	Phoenix & TGen Goodyear, AZ	Register	+
Phoenix & TGen November 1, 2025 - 12:00 AM $4,555 Raised 190 Walkers Where to meet: City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix \| 14200 Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Time to meet: 7:00 AM What to bring: Sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of energy to take steps toward hope. Registration Opens: 7:00 AM \| Walk Begins: 9:30 AM Register
Nov 2, 2025	12:00 AM	Nov 2, 2025 12:00 AM	Los Angeles	Duarte, CA	Los Angeles Duarte, CA	Register	+
Los Angeles November 2, 2025 - 12:00 AM $154,690 Raised 1,093 Walkers Where to meet: City of Hope \| 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010 Time to meet: 7:00 AM What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and your team spirit. Registration Opens: 7:00 AM \| Walk Begins: 9:30 AM Register
Nov 2, 2025	12:00 AM	Nov 2, 2025 12:00 AM	Orange County	Irvine, CA	Orange County Irvine, CA	Register	+
Orange County November 2, 2025 - 12:00 AM $48,441 Raised 391 Walkers Where to meet: City of Hope Orange County \| 1000 Fivepoint, Irvine, CA 92618 Time to meet: 7:00 AM What to bring: A hat, sunglasses, and plenty of enthusiasm for this scenic walk. Registration Opens: 7:00 AM \| Walk Begins: 9:30 AM Register

Leaderboards

These Top Fundraisers and Teams Are Turning Steps into Cures — Will You Join Them?

Top Individual Fundraisers

M

1. Michelle Duro

Los Angeles

$50,500 Raised (3%)

2. Tony McCarthy

Irvine

$25,000 Raised (5%)

3. Martin Ploy

Los Angeles

$17,120 Raised (1%)

4. Jeff Fischer

Los Angeles

$15,495 Raised (1%)

E

5. Ernie So

Los Angeles

$15,000 Raised (1%)

Meet Mari

Mari Uribe-Larios took care of her sister when she was diagnosed with cancer at age 15.

View Story

Meet Melody

She was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma in late 2021 but is cancer free today after treatment at City of Hope.

View Story

Meet Jonathan

Jonathan Azu’s father and uncle had prostate cancer, so his mother insisted he take a screening test.

View Story

Walk for Hope

You Make an Impact

Your participation in a 2K/5K Walk for Hope helps fund three important aspects in the fight to end cancer for all.

CANCER BREAKTHROUGHS

Your support shortens the time it takes to get from bold, innovative ideas to powerful new treatments.

INDIVIDUALIZED CANCER CARE

Together, we're advocating for increased access to quality care and treatments.

HEALTH EQUITY

You'll help provide support groups, integrative therapies, educational classes and workshops, and more.

100% Animation of net proceeds raised by Walk for Hope support City of Hope cancer research and life-giving care.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Elevate your brand. Amplify your impact

We host 5 in-person events

We achieve 80M+ impressions through media and advertising

10K+ walkers

We have helped raise nearly $50M since 1997

Become a Sponsor