Join Us for the “Nicole's Challenge" Walk for Awareness Virtual Fundraiser!
October 4 – October 18, 2025
Walk with purpose — anytime, anywhere — and help us make a difference for those impacted by encephalitis. Whether you lace up your shoes solo or gather a team of friends, family, or coworkers, every step you take fuels research, support services, and advocacy for those who need it most.
How It Works:
Many employers offer donation matching — check with your organization to see if they’ll match your gift and multiply the impact of your contribution.
Every Step Matters
Whether you walk around your block, on a treadmill, or through your favorite park, your participation brings us one step closer to better research, better care, and a brighter future.
October 4 – October 18, 2025
Walk with purpose — anytime, anywhere — and help us make a difference for those impacted by encephalitis. Whether you lace up your shoes solo or gather a team of friends, family, or coworkers, every step you take fuels research, support services, and advocacy for those who need it most.
How It Works:
- Walk or run on your own schedule anytime between October 4th and October 18th.
- Ask your friends and family to donate based on number of steps or miles
- $2, $5 or $10 a mile; Set your own pace and distance
- Or $5 for every 1,000 steps — every step counts!
- Determine your goal, complete the walk, and make the donation
- Participate individually or as a team — invite friends, family, or colleagues to join you.
- Share your journey on social media with photos, videos, and stories using #WalkForAwareness.
Many employers offer donation matching — check with your organization to see if they’ll match your gift and multiply the impact of your contribution.
Every Step Matters
Whether you walk around your block, on a treadmill, or through your favorite park, your participation brings us one step closer to better research, better care, and a brighter future.