Events

Walkathon

The first walkathon in 1999 began as an outpouring of support to Ryan from his eighth grade classmates. Within 23 days, Elizabeth Wagner-Rathgeber (Ryan’s teacher) was able to organize a successful walk, with the help of fellow teacher Sophia Ramdass and Lake Zurich, IL School District 95. The walkathon generated over $25,000 and involved over 500 people within the community.

The walkathon has now grown to 1,500 annual participants, 50 corporate sponsors and has raised over $200,000. Proceeds from the walk have helped to assist children with cancer.

The walkathon is held each fall in Lake Zurich, IL. It is a 5k walk around the lake that starts and finishes at Paulus Park. Participants receive a T-Shirt, entertainment is provided before and after the walk and food and refreshments are available for purchase.