National Walk Day
National Walk Day
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Virtual
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. Bring the spirit of the PFF Walk to your own community. Start your day with an inspiring Mission Moment from the PFF and then gather your family and friends for a walk at the location of your choosing. 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 video, National Walk Day includes a special experience that unites and recognizes all who have been affected by pulmonary fibrosis. The Mission Moment is an interactive opportunity where each participant strikes the lung pose (pictured right). This symbolic gesture unites all members of the PF community emphasizing the Foundation’s goal to raise awareness, fund research, and provide vital support for patients and their families.
Whether you live with PF, have received a lung transplant, or are a caregiver, family member, friend, or healthcare professional, the PFF Walk, and our Mission Moment celebrates you and your work toward our collective goal: a cure for pulmonary fibrosis.
Send us your lung pose picture to be featured in our National Walk Day Opening Ceremony video! Click here to submit your photo.
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 receive an email with instructions on how to redeem their t-shirts in July. T-shirts must be ordered by August 30 to guarantee receipt by National Walk Day.
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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National Walk Day agenda
Join in on the fun! National Walk Day is your opportunity to share, connect, and unite with the PF community across the country.
A complete National Walk Day agenda is coming soon!Create a National Walk Day plan
As a virtual walker, you have the opportunity to plan a walk that is unique to you! While designing your Walk day, you can determine the timeline, what activities you will include, and other ways to make the day special and meaningful for you and your team.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Take a walk in the park – Gather your friends and family for a stroll on your favorite local trails.
- City Sites – Take a walking tour of your hometown and hit all the most iconic sites!
- Campus Crawl – Your local school campus can make the perfect site for your virtual walk.
- Stroll through your neighborhood – Build a walk route so that you can enjoy your favorite spots in your neighborhood.
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
Our step-by-step guide to a positive Walk experience!
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.
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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).