HOPE & GRATITUDE WALK

The Hope & Gratitude Walk is a virtual community-building fundraiser to celebrate unity, express appreciation, and raise critical resources for nonprofit organizations we admire. The Walk was founded in 2020 in response to the pandemic as a platform to express gratitude for the selfless leadership of essential workers, healthcare professionals, and everyday heroes. Each Spring, we unite virtually with the 35ONE community to walk, run, bike, ride, skate, dance, or roll 3.51 miles on a favorite hometown route. Our fundraising efforts benefit three inspirational nonprofit organizations selected (by vote) by Ambassadors and Alumni.

In 2022, the Walk benefited Big Sister of Greater Boston, Embrace Boston, Roca, and World Central Kitchen. Additional resources funded the inaugural “Spirit of 35ONE” Awards, $2,000 scholarships to one or two graduating seniors who most powerfully reflects our vision and values. With joy, we celebrated Skyla Rimple of Mashpee, now a freshman at University of Pennsylvania and Jordan Stanley of Paxton, now a freshman at University of New Hampshire.

We look forward to spreading hope and celebrating gratitude with the Class of 2023 at this year’s Walk!