Saturday, April 12
3 Ways to Join the FUN Walk!
Help change the trajectory of children’s lives!
Walk one mile and raise funds to support foster families.
Be a Team Captain...
Rally your small group, co-workers, or a group of friends. Compete with other teams to see how much you can raise.
Walk with your Team...
Register to raise money with your school or small group.
Walk as Individual...
You'll get a t-shirt and guaranteed FUN.
About The Ruth Project
Practical Provisions
Our Elgin Boutique provides new clothing and supplies free to foster families.
Ongoing Support
Relational events at our 33-acre Sycamore Farm give encouragement and hope and strengthen foster families.
Community Connections
Engaging the community generates awareness and enables everyone to join the foster journey.
Schedule of Events
Arrive!
Plan to walk between 10am and noon.
Park at Lowe's located at 2050 Sycamore Road.
Take one of the continuous shuttle bus trips to The Farm starting at 9:45am.Check in!
Grab your welcome packet.Walk!
Head to the starting line to begin your ONE-mile Foster Fun Walk. Experience interactive fun for the whole family!Celebrate!
Finish your walk, receive your metal, and cheer others on! Meander around The Farm for games, activities, and food.
Thank You to our Sponsors
FAQ
The Sponsorship goal is $100 per Walker. There are prizes for top individual and team fundraisers! Simply share your fundraising page and post it on social media…then watch how fast people respond. You’ll be amazed!
Buses will run continuously to transport everyone between Lowe’s and The Farm. The first bus will depart Lowe’s at 9:45am and the last bus will leave The Farm at 1:00pm.
Of course! Bring as many people as you’d like to cheer on the Walkers and experience The Farm! We’ll even have extra t-shirts for all cheerleaders to purchase and wear that day.
Yes! A wide variety of food, treats, and drinks will be available for purchase at the Foster FUNDraiser Walk.
ANYONE can FUNdraise and walk! The Activity Path is flat limestone and can accommodate walkers of all ages and abilities.
All funds raised will directly support The Ruth Project and enable us to provide practical provisions, ongoing support, and connection opportunities to foster families and their children. We do not accept any state or federal funds and rely solely on private donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. This is our biggest event of the year to help us bless our families with encouragement in 2025! To learn more, click on our logo at the very top of this page.
