Walk for Willy's World 2026 - Community Walk

Walk for Willy’s 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 Willy’s 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
Willy’s World was created to ensure that children with hidden disabilities are seen, supported, and empowered. Through education, community outreach, and direct family support, Willy’s World helps create environments where every child belongs.

While participation in the walk is free, we strongly encourage participants to fundraise in support of Willy’s 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 Willy’s World by donating or sponsoring the event
  
  

Fundraising Incentives & Rewards
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.

🎉 Fundraising Highlights Include:

• Fundraising Badges Awarded at various milestones
• Free Walk for Willy’s 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 Willy’s World 2026 💛