Walk for Independence - The Carroll Center for the Blind

Thank you to all who joined us at the Carroll Center for the Blind’s 12th annual Walk for Independence! With your invaluable support, we exceeded our fundraising goal, raising more than $280,000 and counting!

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.

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Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2025 Walk for Independence date!

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

Registration: 8:30am

Walk kick-off: 9:30 am

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

Meet Red Sox alum Sam Horn and mascot Wally

Free BBQ, popcorn, and Cabot’s ice cream

Multi-sensory food tasting with Farm Grill Rotisserie

Try your hand at adaptive sports, such as Beep Baseball and Fencing

Braille your name on a takeaway

Face painting

Play with guide dog puppies

Plant your own seedling with Volante Farms

Explore new assistive technology and applications

Informational Webinar

Fundraising Tips and Tools

Fundraising for the Walk for Independence is easy and impactful! We’re here to support you every step of the way as you ask for donations from friends, family, and colleagues. Explore our resources below for successful fundraising!

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Looking for ideas on how to fundraise? Please review our 5 Easy & Fun Ideas to Help Fundraise

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2024 Walk for Independence Flyer

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.