HopeWalk North Carolina
Hope is a Powerful Medicine

Join us for the HopeWalk to support kids with life-threatening medical conditions!
September 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
McAlpine Creek Park
8711 Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC 28212
Step Into Your Superpower
Calling all superheroes! Join us for the HopeHeroes HopeWalk, a family-friendly event where the community will walk, run, or roll together to raise money for HopeKids North Carolina!
Come dressed in your favorite superhero costume and enjoy exciting activities like a meet & greet with superheroes, food trucks, ice cream, crafts, and more. Your participation will help HopeKids provide more fun events for North Carolina families who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition.
The HopeWalk is open to everyone—HopeKids families, donors, partners, and the community. Whether you create or join a team, donate, or even become a sponsor, there are many ways to get involved!
Create your own fundraising team
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Start Your Team Fundraising Page: Click the link below to create your team page, personalize it, and start collecting donations online.
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Raise $100 and Earn Rewards: Teams that raise $100 or more will receive fun rewards at the HopeWalk.
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Boost Donations with Social Media: Create a HopeWalk fundraiser on Facebook or Instagram. All donations made through social media will automatically count toward your team’s total.
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Track Offline Donations: If you receive cash or check donations, email jennifer@hopekids.org to have those amounts added to your team’s online total for accurate tracking.
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Employer Sponsorships: Ask your employer to sponsor your team! Many companies love supporting causes their employees care about—and they may even match donations.
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Bring Donations to the Walk: Please bring cash and check donations to the event in an envelope clearly labeled with your Team Name and the total enclosed.
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact HopeKids Executive Director Brittany Ruechel at 704.793.8698 or brittany.ruechel@hopekids.org for additional information or to become an in-kind sponsor.
In-Kind Sponsor: In lieu of a monetary donation, consider making a difference with a donation of food, prizes, event entertainment, or other services. Recognition and logo placement will align with the sponsorship tier equivalent below.
Vendor booths are available! Download the vendor registration form to submit your request. Each vendor must provide at least $25 in gift cards, which will be given directly to HopeKids families. Please also include a fun/interactive activity for kids to enjoy at your table!













