PFF Walk - Tampa
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PFF Walk - Tampa
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Gadsden Park
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Gadsden Park
Schedule
9:00 a.m. – Check-in and registration opens
9:45 a.m. – Opening Ceremony and step-off
10:45 a.m. – Celebration party
Join us for the first annual PFF Walk - Tampa! The PFF Walk brings people together to raise funds, build awareness, and breathe hope into the pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) community. By walking with us, you're joining thousands of individuals across the country to accelerate research, empower our community, and transform care so that everyone with PF and ILD can live a better life.
Registration is free, and registered participants who raise $100 or more will earn the 2026 commemorative t-shirt. Register for yourself or start a team today!
Already registered? Click here to log in to your fundraising dashboard.
Celebrating community
The PFF Walk unites all members of the PF and ILD community. Whether you are a patient, have received a lung transplant, or are a caregiver, family member, friend, or healthcare professional, the PFF Walk celebrates you and your work toward our collective goal: to find a cure.
The Opening Ceremony at the PFF Walk includes an interactive moment of recognition for all who have been affected by PF and ILD. When you arrive at the PFF Walk, we invite you to pick up a fan, personalize it, and raise it proudly during the Opening Ceremony!
Event details
Date & time: Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Check-in and registration opens
9:45 a.m. – Opening Ceremony and step-off
10:45 a.m. – Celebration party
Location: Gadsden Park
Address: 6901 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33611
Parking: Free parking will be available in the lot at Gadsden Park. A drop-off zone and accessible parking will be available next to the walk-site.
Fundraising rewards
Raise $100
Register and raise $100 or more, and you'll earn this year's PFF Walk t-shirt designed by Chicago artist Alyssa Low — a special nod to the 10th anniversary of the PFF Walk and how every step, in every place, contributes to breathing hope into the PF and ILD community.
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Raise $1,000
Become a member of the Champions Club and unlock exclusive apparel when you register and raise $1,000 or more! The 2026 design is coming soon.
Raise $5,000
Teams and individuals who raise $5,000 or more at least one month before the event will have their name featured on a 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 tent, table, and chairs — to relax on Walk day.
What to expect on Walk day
The PFF Walk - Tampa will include an inspiring Opening Ceremony, a one or two-mile walk around Lake Gadsden (your choice!), and an opportunity to honor loved ones and connect with other members of the PF and ILD community.
After the walk, we invite you to stay for a celebration with family-friendly activities and light refreshments.
About the route: Participants will walk on MacDill Trail around the peaceful Lake Gadsden for their choice of a one or a two-mile walk. Keep an eye out for signage to direct you throughout the course. Click on the button below to view the route map!
Not interested in walking? You can still join us! After the Opening Ceremony, stay at the walk-site to visit sponsor booths, enjoy the activities, and connect with others.
Resources
Use these resources to answer your PFF Walk questions and help get your fundraising campaign started!
Resource Bank
Visit the PFF Walk Resource Bank to access everything you need to run a successful fundraising campaign!
Social Media Toolkit
Boost your fundraising campaign and build awareness using the PFF Walk Social Media Toolkit!
FAQs
Click on the button below to get answers to some of our most frequently asked PFF Walk questions.
Get involved
You can make a difference! Register today to walk and fundraise in support of the PFF.
Sponsors 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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National Bronze
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About the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
At the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), 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 dedicated to raising awareness and providing support, the PFF is committed to accelerating research, empowering our community, and transforming care so that everyone with pulmonary fibrosis can live a better life. Our ultimate goal is to find a cure for pulmonary fibrosis.
Questions?
For more information, please email PFFWalk@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or give us a call at 855.WalkPFF (855.925.5733).