WHY WE WALK

Join us as we walk for the more than 2.5 million people living with congenital heart disease (CHD) across the country.

Since 1998, the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) has been empowering and advocating for the 1 in 100 children and adults impacted by CHD. 

We are proud of the relationships we have built with ACHD medical providers and programs through the years, and to have been an integral part of increasing access to quality care for patients through our comprehensive ACHD Clinic Directory, introducing ACHA ACHD Accreditation, advocacy efforts and extensive educational, defect-specific resources on www.achaheart.org.

In 2024, we will host walks across the country to raise money for continued research, education and outreach for the CHD community. Our mission is to empower the CHD community by advancing access to resources and specialized care that improve patient-centered outcomes—and every day our supporters help us to do so!

We hope you will help us further our impact by supporting your local ACHA Walk for 1 in 100.

Don't see a walk near you or prefer to fundraise remotely? You can still make a difference by hosting your own fundraiser through ACHA Your Way! Learn more by clicking here.

Walk for 1 in 100

CAMPAIGN

$596,602

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$322,500

$645,000

Donate today to help the 1 in 100 children and adults impacted by congenital heart disease. in 2024, our goal is to raise $645,000 to improve and extend the lives of the millions born with heart defects through education, advocacy and research. We can’t do it without you!

UPCOMING WALKS

Register and fundraise for our 2024 walks below!

We are so excited to see you at a walk this year! Please note: All Walk for 1 in 100 dates are subject to change.

Top Fundraisers

Name Amount Event
Mairead Beaumont $51,925 2024 New York City Walk for 1 in 100
Stephen Back $14,097 2024 Iowa City Walk for 1 in 100
Jeffrey Ishida $10,275 2024 DCMARVA Walk for 1 in 100
Anne Reilly $8,434 2024 Connecticut Walk for 1 in 100
james Ruppel $8,301 2024 Iowa City Walk for 1 in 100
Laura Fetridge $7,526 2024 Connecticut Walk for 1 in 100
Matt Martinho $5,257 2024 New York City Walk for 1 in 100
William Browne $5,000 2024 Austin Walk for 1 in 100
Jeff Ehrlich $3,718 2024 Connecticut Walk for 1 in 100
Aliza Marlin $3,598 2024 New York City Walk for 1 in 100

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

DRI-FIT SHIRT

$100 Level

Each walker who raises $100 or more will receive a 2024 Walk for 1 in 100 dri-fit shirt at their walk site! This moisture-wicking shirt will keep you cool in any weather and has 20+ UPF sun protection.

DRINK TUMBLER

$500 Level

This 40 ounce stainless steel tumbler will keep your drinks hot or cold when you are on the go. Each walker who raises $500 or more will receive a tumbler and dri-fit shirt at their walk site!

LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET

$1,000 Level

This 100% polyester mesh jacket will keep you dry on the rainiest of days. It has reflective piping so you will be visible in the dark and features lower zippered pockets. Each walker who raises $1,000 or more will receive a tumbler and dri-fit shirt at their walk site, and be able to try on the jacket to order their preferred size!

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Don’t see your employer listed? Each employer has its own guidelines for its matching gift program, but most procedures are simple. Contact your employer’s community affairs office or personnel office to learn if they offer a matching gift program.

RESOURCES

Sponsorship Opportunities

Use this brochure to share with potential Walk for 1 in 100 sponsors.

Sponsorship Commitment Form

Use this simple form to submit any sponsorship commitments to event staff!

Offline Donation Form

Fill out this form to send in with any offline donations to make sure your team gets credit for your hard work!

Team Captain Guide

This guide for team captains provides all the help you need to lead your team to success!

Social Media Toolkit

Use the tools provided here to guide your social media activity for the ACHA Walk for 1 in 100!

Thank you to our 2024 national sponsors:

Contact Walk for 1 in 100

215-849-1260

events@achaheart.org