Walk with Purpose
The annual student-led event to benefit pediatric cancer research
October 10th, 2026
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About Walk with Purpose
The Walk with Purpose is an annual student-led event to benefit pediatric cancer research. Our goal is to increase attention and support for cancer awareness through many activities. This past year the committee, chairs, and co-chairs have created new and innovative events. Walk with Purpose Student Committee Though you may have previously known us as Walk the Walk, we are now known as Walk with Purpose. Yes, we may have a new name but we are still the same committed team of students that strive to connect with and make a difference in the lives of patients going through cancer treatments. The name Walk with Purpose better suits our mission and goals.
Celebrating the 27th annual all-school community service event
The Walk with Purpose is an annual student-led event to benefit pediatric cancer research.
Our goal is to increase attention and support for cancer awareness through many activities. This past year the committee, chairs, and co-chairs have created new and innovative events.
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A meaningful experience for the cancer patients
We have worked tirelessly to do as much hands-on work as possible.
- Teamed up with the middle school knitting club in order to distribute the knitted blankets and hats to patients going through chemotherapy.
- Met with nurses and created plans to be as connected as possible with these patients.
- Filled bags with toys and treats for the children in treatment. During the Halloween/fall season.
- Wrote handwritten notes to the doctors, nurses, patients, and families. These personalized notes included jokes, pictures and whatever we could think of to make these important people smile.
This is by far the year we have been the most hands-on, which is a feat considering the current state of everything. We wanted to make this a meaningful experience for these patients and leave a positive lasting impression.
Thank you for your support
To date, we have raised over $1,000,000 to benefit the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the University of Miami WCA, The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center - Alex’s Place/Holtz Children’s Hospital, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital while focusing on childhood cancer that had directly impacted our school community.
We bring awareness to fighting cancer
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Jack Lombardo
Jack Lombardo
“The walk will always hold a special place in my heart...”While it is a place for friends, family, and classmates to gather and support awareness for cancer research, it will always have a personal meaning for me. I have definitely grown with this walk, and it has, in a sense, grown with me.Alumni ‘21 -
Juliette Fulton
Juliette Fulton
“Being a Stage 4 Breast Cancer patient comes with its ups and downs...”
Read more...Miami Country Day School is more than a school. Is a community that shares a common goal: the education of our children in all aspects of life believing that is the only way We can build a better world.TEACHER
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Donations from Our Community
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Donations from Our Community
Holtz Children's Hospital/Alex's PlaceThe pediatric patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital and Alex’s Place located at the University of Miami’s Slyvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have benefited tremendously from the generosity of the students at Miami Country Day School through cozy knitted blankets and hats, personalized cards, and items to keep our kids busy.
Walk With Purpose
Student Board
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Alana Stuart
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Blair Alvarado
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Maddie Buttacavoli
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Matthew Giovannucci
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Audrey Holler
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Santiago Gonzalez
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Simone Levy
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Description
When I first heard of the walk, I was in second grade and not yet part of the MCDS community. I became very interested in what the club's purpose was and how deeply it cared about raising funds for hospital patients who are faced with cancer. Personally, this club is very near and dear to my heart as I know many people, including myself who this disease has impacted. On the first day of my Freshman year, I made it my mission to secure a spot in the club as I wanted to be someone who contributed to helping by any means I could. My favorite memory is at the Walk, where everyone in our Spartan community gathered to honor and contribute to the club's mission in support of all those affected by cancer. As a rising junior, I am very excited to hold a position in the club as, for me, the club not only means giving back to your community but also giving patients a chance to live up to their full potential while they are going through this turbulent time.Scroll
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Stella Espenkotter
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