The Foundation of Hope

10/11/2026

Friends. Families. School groups. Organizations. Church groups. Neighbors. Individuals. Young and old. Loved ones present and loved ones lost. You were all here with us for this magical day, and we are so very grateful to you all. TOGETHER we are ending the stigma and enacting real change. TOGETHER we are unstoppable. Thank you for 38 years of advocacy and community. 🙏💕

10/11/2026

And… we’re OFF!!! is officially underway! ❤️

10/10/2026

ONE DAY TO GO! 💚 TOMORROW, WE WALK FOR HOPE!

The finish line is in sight! We've raised over $855,000 toward our $1.1 million goal, and we're not done yet! Together, we can make one final push for breakthrough mental illness research.

☔ RAIN OR SHINE, THE WALK IS ON! Bring your rain gear, your walking shoes, and your ready-for-anything spirit. A little rain won't dampen our hope, and we can't wait to see you tomorrow!

🎉 Come for the cause, stay for the fun! Angus Barn burgers, live music from Liquid Pleasure, festival games, and so much more.

📍 Angus Barn | Sunday, October 11
🕗 Registration opens at 8 AM
🚶 Walk starts at 10 AM
🎶 Festival until 2 PM

IMPORTANT: There is no event parking at the Angus Barn. Free shuttles run from Arco Corporate and ParkRDU from 7:30 AM–2:30 PM. Visit https://register.walkforhope.com for parking details.

There's still time to register, donate, and make one final fundraising push for mental illness research!

Let's make it happen for every family counting on us.

🔗 Get Registered: https://register.walkforhope.com/register
💚 Donate: https://register.walkforhope.com/donate

10/09/2026

$804,000 raised so far! 73% of our $1.1 million goal and only 2 days until the Walk. Once again, this community is showing up for mental illness research in a BIG WAY!!

But we can't take our foot off the gas! Keep sharing your fundraising pages and inviting others to give. Every donation brings us closer to our goal and opens the door to more breakthrough research.

🎉 Big fundraising efforts deserve a celebration! Our top 3 fundraising teams and top 10 individual fundraisers will choose from some amazing prizes. Team prizes include FestiBull of Lights for 20, a Kings bowling party for 20, and a $500 Mellow Mushroom pizza party!

👟 Last chance to register! Join us on Sunday: https://register.walkforhope.com

💙 Make a donation: https://register.walkforhope.com/donate

🌦️ Keep an eye on our social media, website, and your email for the latest event weather updates.

Whether it’s someone you love, someone you know, or someone you may never meet, your fundraising helps build a better future for people affected by mental illness. Keep asking and sharing so we can reach $1.1 million for mental illness research and make it happen for all the families counting on us.

10/08/2026

The wait is over! Our 2026 Walk for Hope T-shirts are HERE, and we're officially OPEN for early check-in!

Get your shirt and armband early, skip the Sunday morning lines, and get ready for an incredible day.

📍 Angus Barn (look for the silver Airstream in the back parking lot!)

Today, October 8: 12–6 PM
Friday, October 9: 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday, October 10: 10 AM–6 PM

And yes, we're walking RAIN OR SHINE! ☀️🌧️

Last year, you showed up in the rain and helped us break our fundraising record. This year, we're chasing our biggest goal yet: $1.1 MILLION for mental illness research!

A little rain won't stop this community. The need for better treatments doesn't take a day off, and neither does our commitment to finding them.

Haven't registered yet? There's still time to join us! And if you can't make it on Sunday, please consider making a donation. Every dollar helps move this vital mission forward.

Sign up: https://register.walkforhope.com
Donate: https://register.walkforhope.com/donate

The forecast may change. Our mission won't!

10/07/2026

Get your Walk shirt early and make Sunday morning a little easier! 💚

Early check-in for the Walk for Hope starts tomorrow at the Angus Barn:

🗓️ Thursday, October 8: 12–6 PM
🗓️ Friday, October 9: 10 AM–6 PM
🗓️ Saturday, October 10: 10 AM–6 PM

Look for the silver Airstream at the back of the Angus Barn parking lot, next to the kicking booth. Pick up your Walk shirt and armband, and turn in any fundraising money you’ve collected.

And yes—we walk RAIN or SHINE! We’re hoping for sunshine, but our reason for walking stays the same: a better future for everyone affected by mental illness.

Last year, we took on the rain and broke our fundraising record!

There’s no doubt about it...this community knows how to show up when it counts.

We can’t wait to see you all on Sunday!

Haven't registered yet? https://register.walkforhope.com

10/06/2026

“I walk because…” 💚

This Sunday, walkers will carry their stories on their backs and in their hearts. Some walk because they know firsthand what it means to live with mental illness. Others walk for someone they love, someone they’ve lost, or someone whose future they hope to change.

These stories bring us together and drive us to seek better treatments and a deeper understanding of mental illness. This is why we walk, and why we’ve been dedicated to funding research for over 40 years.

With just 5 days to go, we’ve raised $701,000 toward our $1.1 million goal. That’s incredible progress, and what we do next can help put the next scientific breakthrough in motion.

If every registered walker gives or raises another $150, we’ll be within reach of our biggest goal yet. Every amount helps, and 100% of the money raised by walkers funds mental illness research.

So why do you walk? Share your reason in the comments. Your story could inspire someone to join us Sunday or give in honor of someone they love.

Together, let’s make it happen for the thousands of families counting on us! 💚

Register: https://register.walkforhope.com
Donate: https://register.walkforhope.com/donate

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10/05/2026

Still looking for Sunday plans? You don’t want to miss this!

The Walk for Hope is THIS SUNDAY at the Angus Barn! Join us and thousands of your neighbors for a day of fun & community.

Start with a scenic 5K through Umstead State Park or a shorter 1-mile walk around Angus Barn Lake, then stick around for the festival:

🎶 Live music from Liquid Pleasure LIVE
🏒 Carolina Hurricanes Slap Shot Booth and a visit from Stormy
🎪 Imagine Circus performers, balloon twisting, and Jeghetto's Entertainment, LLC will be showing off some amazing puppetry!
🎮 Roll On Up Gaming, Shaky Tail's Party Animals, Photo Booth Therapy, and an all-new Glam Bar will keep the whole family entertained
🍦 Two Roosters Ice Cream, plus lots more food, drinks, and more!

And the best part? We’re coming together to raise awareness and critical funds for mental illness research. We’ve already raised over $660,000 toward our biggest goal ever—$1.1 MILLION—and your participation helps close the gap and fund research that can lead to the next breakthrough. 💚

📅 Sunday, October 11 • Angus Barn
👟 Registration opens at 8 AM • Walk starts at 10 AM • Festival continues until 2 PM

Register here: https://register.walkforhope.com/
Donate here: https://register.walkforhope.com/donate

Who are you bringing? Tag them below and make it a plan!

10/02/2026

Special delivery from Capital Promotions Inc.! 📦👕 The T-shirts have arrived, and we’re just 9 DAYS away from the Walk!

But the colors are still under wraps! 😉 Think you know what’s inside these boxes? Get your guesses in on our T-shirt Color Contest post (pinned at the top of the page) by Wednesday, October 7!

The excitement is building, and there’s still work to do! Together, you’ve raised over $625,000 toward our $1.1 MILLION goal for mental illness research. We’re so grateful for this support, and we need everyone’s help to close the gap!

Share your fundraising page, tell someone why you walk, invite a colleague to join you, and give what you can. With 100% of every donation funding early-stage research right here in North Carolina, you’re helping build a future where we can better understand, treat, and one day conquer mental illness.

Swipe to see the teams and individuals leading the fundraising effort. There’s still time to move up the board or make your first appearance!

Nine days to go. Let’s show up for those facing mental illness in the biggest way yet!

Register, donate, or support a walker: https://register.walkforhope.com/

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10/01/2026

That look when you STILL haven’t registered. 👀

TODAY is the last day to guarantee your Walk for Hope T-shirt in your size!

October is here! We can’t wait to see you on Sunday, October 11 at the Angus Barn. Don’t make these two judge you. 😉

Register: https://register.walkforhope.com/