PFF Walk - Chicago
PFF Walk - Chicago
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Montrose Harbor
10:45 a.m. – Celebration Party
The PFF Walk unites all impacted by pulmonary fibrosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and provides a special opportunity to raise funds, build awareness, and make a meaningful impact on those affected by the disease. Held at Montrose Harbor, the PFF Walk - Chicago offers both a one and a two-mile walk. After the walk, we invite you to stay for a celebration with family-friendly activities and light refreshments. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PFF as we walk together toward a cure for pulmonary fibrosis!
Register for yourself or start a team today! Registration is free and participants who raise $100 or more will receive our 2025 commemorative t-shirt.
Already registered? Click here to log in to your fundraising dashboard.
Mission Moment
As part of the Opening Ceremony, the PFF Walk includes a special experience that unites and recognizes all who have been affected by pulmonary fibrosis. The Mission Moment is an interactive opportunity, and you will select the spirit stick color that most closely identifies your place within the PF community when you check in at the PFF Walk.
- Blue represents people living with PF and individuals who have received lung transplants.
- White represents individuals who have lost a loved one to PF.
- Blue and White represent caregivers, family members, friends, and members of the healthcare community.
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Fundraising rewards
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Raise $100
Participants who raise $100 or more on their personal fundraising page will earn the commemorative 2025 t-shirt.
Raise $1,000
Become a member of our brand-new Champions Club! Unlock exclusive apparel when you activate your fundraising campaign and raise $1,000.
Raise $5,000
Teams and individuals who raise $5,000 or more at least one month before the event will have their team name featured on a lawn sign displayed along the route.
Raise $10,000
Teams and individuals who raise $10,000 or more at least one month before the event will enjoy a dedicated space—complete with a reserved tent, table, chairs, and recognition sign—to relax on Walk day.
Walk location
The PFF Walk will be held at Montrose Harbor (601 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613). A drop-off point will be available in front of the walk-site on N Simonds Dr.
Paid street parking can be found along W Montrose Ave and N Simonds Dr. Paid parking is also available in the parking lot across from the walk-site.
Montrose Harbor is also accessible via CTA by train and/or bus. To find the best route for you, please use the quick trip planner on the CTA website here.
Walk route
The PFF Walk will take place along the interior paths of Lincoln Park. Walkers will walk north along the Harbor for both the one and two-mile out and back courses. Keep an eye out for PFF Walk signage and volunteers to direct you throughout the course.
Route maps will be available soon.
Not interested in walking? You can still join us! After the Opening Ceremony, stay at the walk-site to visit sponsor booths, participate in chair yoga, and connect with other members of the PF community!
For more information or fundraising resources, please contact us at PFFWalk@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or 855.WalkPFF (855.925.5733).
Fundraising resources
Use these resources to help get your fundraising campaign started and make it a success!
Walker Guide
Our step-by-step guide to a positive PFF Walk experience!
Team Leader Guide
Check out this guide for easy steps on building a team for the PFF Walk!
Mission Video
Watch and share this video to strengthen your fundraising efforts!
Get involved
Make a difference by registering to fundraise and support the mission of the PFF!
You can make the PFF Walk possible! National, single-market, and exclusive opportunities are available. Contact us for more information.
Provide support for the PFF Walk by volunteering! Fill out our interest form to learn more about our day-of volunteer opportunities.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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About the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
At the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF), a form of interstitial lung disease (ILD). Pulmonary fibrosis is a process that causes lung scarring, in which fibrotic tissue blocks the movement of oxygen from inside the tiny air sacs in the lungs into the bloodstream. Low oxygen levels, and the stiff scar tissue itself, can cause people with pulmonary fibrosis to feel short of breath, particularly when walking and exercising. Over 250,000 Americans are living with PF today. Approximately 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year and as many as 40,000 Americans die from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) each year.
As the largest organization committed to raising awareness and providing support, our mission is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, the PFF is committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and healthcare providers.
Questions?
For more information, please contact PFFWalk@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or give us a call at 855.WalkPFF (855.925.5733).