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A Walk Toward Healing: Join Our Fundraiser for Gun Violence Survivors

A Walk Toward Healing: Join Our Fundraiser for Gun Violence SurvivorsA Walk Toward Healing: Join Our Fundraiser for Gun Violence SurvivorsA Walk Toward Healing: Join Our Fundraiser for Gun Violence Survivors

Chicago's Western suburbs are stepping up to support families affected by gun violence as they walk toward healing, with initiatives like the Storytellers Camp for Chicago Survivors and other gun violence survivors.

A Walk Toward Healing: Join Our Fundraiser for Gun Violence Survivors

A Walk Toward Healing: Join Our Fundraiser for Gun Violence SurvivorsA Walk Toward Healing: Join Our Fundraiser for Gun Violence SurvivorsA Walk Toward Healing: Join Our Fundraiser for Gun Violence Survivors

Chicago's Western suburbs are stepping up to support families affected by gun violence as they walk toward healing, with initiatives like the Storytellers Camp for Chicago Survivors and other gun violence survivors.

Coming Soon: REGISTER FOR THE WALK

A Walk toward healing: September 13, 2026

The Flyer for a Walk Toward Healing

2026 Walk Details

Sunday, September 13th at 2 PM

Walk begins at The Hub at Berens Park

493 N. Oaklawn Ave, Elmhurst IL

The walk will be just under 1 mile

Check in begins at 1:30 PM


Join us for a day of community, healing, and hope - complete with free cotton candy, snow cones, and yard games for the whole family to enjoy! This event is a walk toward supporting Chicago Survivors and their mission to aid gun violence survivors.


Last year, there were over 300 participants, and we raised over $40,000 to fund the Storytellers Camp, a program specifically designed for children and teens who have experienced the loss of an immediate family member due to gun violence. This camp plays a vital role in guiding young individuals towards healing after such significant trauma.


THE walk route: Our new location

This marks the 4th year of A Walk Toward Healing, organized by friends who are part of Moms Demand Action of Northeast DuPage county. The walk benefits Chicago Survivors, and we are excited to have a new location this year. With ample parking and conveniently located bathrooms at The Hub, this year's route will guide walkers along the blue line towards the baseball fields, around the tennis courts, and then back to The Hub. This route is under a mile and will accommodate a pace for all walkers, ensuring that everyone can participate in this day of fun and connection.

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Media Coverage of the 2025 Walk

Elmhurst Leader

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Fox 32 Chicago

Elmhurst Leader

Elmhurst Leader

Fox 32 Chicago

The Patch

Elmhurst Leader

The Patch

The Patch

Group of children and adults wearing orange shirts, walking and cheering outdoors during the walk in 2024.

Why We Walk

A Walk Toward Healing is a fundraiser dedicated to supporting Chicago Survivors, an organization that offers multi-cultural crime victim services for families of homicide victims in Chicago. This initiative helps gun violence survivors on their journey towards healing, while also promoting the Storytellers Camp to share their experiences.

Donate Now to Make an Impact

See how the walk has grown

From under 100 people in 2023 to raising over $40,000 in 2025, the walk has strong support from the Chicago community and from caring participants throughout the suburbs. 

See Past Walk Details

A Walk Toward Healing is a fundraiser dedicated to supporting Chicago Survivors, an organization that offers multi-cultural crime victim services for families of homicide victims in Chicago. This initiative helps gun violence survivors on their journey towards healing, while also promoting the Storytellers Camp to share their experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at awalktowardhealing@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

A Walk Toward Healing is an annual event that raises money for Chicago Survivors to support victims of gun violence in Chicago. The family-friendly walks take place in the heart of Elmhurst, Illinois. 

Yes! Chicago Survivors is a 501c3,  their tax id number is 364723857. We are happy to work with you if you have a contribution from a Donor Advised Fund. 

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A group of friends who are all part of the local Moms Demand Action against gun violence in America wanted to take action to support survivors of gun violence. Although the first year started small, with less than 100 people participating, it's grown quickly. Thanks to the generosity of the local community and a network of family and friends, over three years the group has raised nearly $70.000!

You can fundraise, even if you're not able to walk. Alternatively, you can sponsor items that are needed for the walk, including signs, t-shirts, and water. 

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