Who
You! Survivors, friends, family members, colleagues, partners, activists, volunteers, staff, interns, community members, and even your four-legged friends (on leashes) are welcome to join us.
What
Walk alongside us, in solidarity with survivors. Choose to walk in-person or walk “from anywhere.” No matter where you walk, you are showing survivors that they are not alone, and we are all in this together!
When
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 8:30 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Where
DCR’s Constitution Beach in East Boston
Why
Help raise awareness and funds to support survivors of sexual violence. Your support helps BARCC continue to provide free, trauma-informed care to survivors. It also enables BARCC to advocate for policies and strategies that help prevent sexual violence from happening in the first place.
How
Secure your spot at the 2024 Walk for Change now by registering! You can participate as an individual or as part of a team.
Sponsorship opportunities are available now!
For more information, contact fundraising [at] barcc.org.
Here are more details about what to expect at this year’s event:
Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m. Registration opens and festivities begin
- Fun and entertaining activities! Music, face painting, sign making, bubbles, temporary tattoos, team photos, button making, dog goodies, and more!
- Clothesline Project display (content note: this display features personal stories of sexual violence )
- Messages to Survivors display
- Complimentary granola bars, fruit, coffee, and water will be available while supplies last.
9:30 a.m. Walk kick-off rally begins
10:00 a.m. Walk begins – The walk will be a nice 2.8-mile loop along the East Boston Greenway.
11:00 a.m. Post-Walk celebration
- Lawn games, continued activities, food trucks, team photos, and more!
- Fun and interactive activities for kids
12 p.m. Event concludes
Walk with Me
Are you a little nervous about attending the Walk? Attending alone and want to meet fellow BARCC supporters? This is the place to be!
You’ll find the Walk with Me tent near the registration area. Chat with our staff and volunteers there, and they’ll connect you with someone to walk with. You can also find Walk with Me volunteers wearing yellow Walk with Me buttons around the park and route.
What to wear
It will be the end of April in New England, so be sure to dress in layers. Keep an eye on the weather forecast and be prepared for rain. It’ll be cooler in the morning but then hopefully, warm and sunny as you walk and hang out afterwards for the post-event celebration. You should also wear comfortable shoes.
Food, water, and restrooms
Complimentary granola bars, fruit, coffee, and water will be available while they last.
Bottled water and restrooms will be available at Constitution Beach as well as at a rest area located at the halfway point in Bremen Street Community Park on the Walk route
Location & Transportation
The Walk for Change takes place at DCR’s Constitution Beach located at 799 Bennington Street, East Boston.
MBTA
DCR’s Constitution Beach is conveniently located a short two minute walk from the Orient Heights Blue Line T stop. Volunteers will be visible to direct you to the park from there. Additionally, a police detail will ensure you can safely cross the street.
Driving/parking
Limited street parking may be available, but we strongly encourage participants to take the T or use the MBTA lot.
If you require ADA-accessible parking, you may park in the main lot at Constitution Beach. Please use 199 Coleridge Street, East Boston as the address to access the parking lot.
Ride sharing
If you live nearby, you may find using a rideshare most convenient. Please use 799 Bennington Street, East Boston as the address and arrive at the park via the footbridge/ramp.
Arriving at the Walk for Change
When you arrive at the event, please proceed to the registration tables to check in and receive your t-shirt. If you registered in advance, please proceed to the tables labeled “Pre-Registered Participants.” If you didn’t register online in advance, please proceed to the tables labeled “Walk Day Registration,” and we will get you signed up!
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