15th Annual Hope Walk Takes a Hike
Show support for those who have been touched by cancer. Walk as an individual or gather a team! Proceeds make it possible to provide at no cost support services for individuals and families along their cancer journey.
Date
May 2nd – May 8th, 2021
Location
At a park or a new walking path near you
Event Details
We are proud to partner with area park systems for the 15th Annual Hope Walk Takes a Hike, our reimagined Hope Walk. Registrants will be encouraged to get out into nature and enjoy a walk on their favorite trail or visit somewhere new throughout the week and build camaraderie through fun selfie-style competition. More details to come. Register below!
Sponsors
Drs. Joseph & Michelle Blanda
Mark & Shelly Allio
Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer Foundation | Outta the Box Boutique
Mimi Surloff & Family | Brenda Spear
Mary Mendoza | John & Linda Reyes | John Borstein & Karen Minor | Evolve Marketing | Nancy Pilliod | Marsha Dellagnese | Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services | Michelle Lutz | Tom & Ginny Knoll | Dr. & Mrs. Eric & Carol Blum | Forhan Family Foundation
Revitalize Medical Group | Lisa & Phil Dregalla | Burt & Annette Randell | Marcy Schulman
Partners
Summit Metro Parks | Medina County Park District | Downtown Akron Partnership | Stark Parks
Honorary Chair
We’re thrilled to introduce Dr. Joe Blanda as the honorary chair of Hope Walk Takes a Hike. Dr. Blanda is a recently retired orthopedic surgeon with a desire to continue to help others. By describing simple activities, he hopes to invite people to realize the health benefits of nature. Dr. Blanda and his family experienced the battle with cancer as he lost his son to Glioblastoma brain cancer in 2015. Nature helps Dr. Blanda deal with that loss and motivates him to share his experience. Through his website, www.nature-canheal.com and Facebook page he shares resources and ideas to encourage people to get closer to nature.
