Raising funds for kids: 2024 CHOC Walk at Disneyland Resort

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

This summer, the beloved “CHOC Walk in the Park” event, hosted by Disneyland Resort, marks its return to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). This vital pediatric healthcare system benefits children and families across Orange County and beyond in Southern California. Celebrating its 32nd anniversary, the event is slated for its inaugural July occurrence on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Participants will embark on a scenic three-mile journey at dawn, meandering through the enchanting realms of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. They will experience a series of joyful, enchanting surprises all before the parks officially open their gates to the general public.

“CHOC Walk in the Park is an extraordinary event that unites thousands of people from all over the world to help advance pediatric care, research, and education. Disneyland Resort and its cast members work tirelessly to ensure participants enjoy a memorable and magical experience. I look forward to seeing everyone on July 21, when together we will take steps to keep children happy and healthy,” said CHOC president and CEO Kimberly Chavalas Cripe.

“We’re thrilled to bring back ‘CHOC Walk in the Park’ for another magical 5K experience inside the parks,” said Ken Potrock, president of Disneyland Resort and CHOC board member. “We’ve partnered with CHOC for over 30 years to help raise $44 million for children and families in our community, and we’re proud to continue Walt Disney’s legacy of being an active, supportive, and caring neighbor.”

Renowned as the nation’s most magical pediatric fundraising event, the CHOC Walk unites the community with a unified purpose: to generate funds for the most crucial needs in research, education, and healthcare programs at CHOC, all for the betterment of children and families in Southern California. With expectations based on past events, this year anticipates the participation of 350-400 teams from across the globe, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan. This year’s walk is particularly special as it aligns with the 60th anniversary of CHOC in 2024, celebrating its enduring commitment to fostering bright, healthy futures for children.

“By moving the event to late July, we hope to help families join us by avoiding conflicts with back-to-school activities or planned August family vacations,” stated Jessica Miley, senior vice president and chief development officer for CHOC. “The date change will also help us avoid any liquid sunshine (like last year’s Hurricane Hilary), which was a ‘first’ for all of us during CHOC Walk.”

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