PFF Walk - Pittsburgh
PFF Walk - Pittsburgh
Saturday, July 20, 2024
North Shore Riverfront Park
11:00 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 North Shore Riverfront Park, the PFF Walk - Pittsburgh offers both a one and a two-mile walk with stunning views of downtown Pittsburgh. After the Walk, we invite you to stay for a celebration with family-friendly activities and light refreshments. Join us 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 2024 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 on Walk day.
- 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 represents caregivers, family members, friends, and members of the healthcare community.
Commemorative PFF Walk t-shirt
As a thank you for raising funds, registered walkers who raise $100 or more individually will earn the commemorative PFF Walk 2024 t-shirt. Stay tuned for a special preview of this year’s design!
All qualified walkers will be able to pick up their t-shirts at the registration tent on Walk day. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
PFF Walk Incentive Program
Raise funds, earn rewards! You can unlock exclusive branded gear when you activate your fundraising campaign and reach certain fundraising levels. It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3!
- Register for a PFF Walk.
- Activate your personal fundraising campaign. You can use our Walker Guide for quick fundraising tips!
- Redeem your prize. Eligible fundraisers will receive a redemption email with instructions on how to claim their prize after the Walk.
Fundraising pages will remain active through the end of the year and prizes can be redeemed through December 31, 2024. To check your fundraising totals and see what you qualify for, please log in to your fundraising dashboard.
Please note: Thank you prizes are determined by individual fundraising totals. All PFF Walk participants who register and raise funds are eligible to redeem a prize from their highest level achieved (or under). Team fundraising totals and non-registered donors do not qualify for this program. The PFF reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value or to change the prize at any time.
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Logistics Guide and FAQs
Click on the link below to get all the information you need for a successful Walk day.
Logistics Guide coming soon!
Click on the link below to get answers to some of our most frequently asked PFF Walk questions.
PFF Walk FAQs coming soon!
Walk location
The Walk will be held at North Shore Riverfront Park (Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) near the Heinz Quay Boat Launch, which can be accessed from Art Rooney Avenue just north of North Shore Drive.
A drop-off point will be available along North Shore Drive at the Langley Observation Clock. Paid parking is available in the following lots around North Shore Riverfront Park:
Walk route
The Walk begins just south of Acrisure Stadium (formerly known as Heinz Field) on the beautiful riverfront Heritage Trail at North Shore Riverfront Park. Walkers will remain on the paved trail for both the one and two-mile out and back courses. Along the way, you will walk past PNC Park and see beautiful views of downtown Pittsburgh. Keep an eye out for PFF Walk signage and volunteers to direct you throughout the course.
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 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 walk and fundraise to 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).