The Walk for Independence supports the Carroll Center for the Blind's mission of empowering those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life. Attendees will complete a 1, 2, or 3-mile walk around the Mt. Ida campus of UMass Amherst in Newton followed by activities for all ages.

2024 Walk for Independence

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. ET

Where: Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst – 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA

Walk kick-off: 9:30 am

Post-walk BBQ and activities: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Informational Webinar

We will be hosting an Informational Webinar on Wednesday, April 3 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM (EST) where you can hear from past participants about their experiences, learn how the Walk can help you connect with Carroll Center alumni and parents, and gain a better understanding of how to engage with your network to help us reach our goal and make this event as fun as possible! Click here to learn more and register for the webinar

Resources for Engagement

For more information on how to engage your network to support the Carroll Center’s mission, please review our Resources for Engagement.

Thank you to our 2024 Walk for Independence sponsors!

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Walk for Independence? For more information, please review our Walk sponsorship opportunities.

TITANIUM SPONSOR

PLAN of Massachusetts and Rhode Island logo

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals Logo

GOLD SPONSOR

Apellis logo
Pointt32Health Company Logo
Planet Fitness Logo

SILVER SPONSORS

Lexington Lions Club Logo
Gallagher logo
Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital Logo
Corderman & Company logo
Mitsubishi Electric logo
Bowditch Attorneys logo
Atrius Health Logo

BRONZE SPONSORS

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

The Village Bank\Auburndale Co-operative Bank

Creating Covell

Glendale Dining Services

Moody Street

Arlington Animal Clinic (Middlesex Veterinary Group)

Pegasystems

COPPER SPONSORS

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Agent Capital

Ball Consulting Group

Wheaton Electric Services Inc

William James College

McSweeney & Ricci Insurance

Bay State Property Management

Dedham Savings

Di Pesa & Company

MEDIA SPONSORS

WCVB Channel 5 ABC logo
XLO 104.5 logo

IN KIND SPONSORS

Boston Red Sox

Woburn Host Lions

Kayem