2026 Hope 'n Soles Walk supporting Donate Life New York State
2026 Hope 'n Soles Walk supporting Donate Life New York State
About 2026 Hope 'n Soles Walk
NEW DATE:
October 10, 2026
Due to forecasted severe weather and the cancellation of events in Nassau County Parks on Saturday, September 26, our Hope 'n Soles Walk has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 10 at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
Saturday, October 10 | Eisenhower Park, East Meadow
Holly & Cherry Picnic Area • Parking Field 5
If Parking Field 5 is full, please use Parking Field 4 for overflow parking.
Registration Opens: 8:30 AM | Walk Begins: 10:00 AM
👟 EVERY STEP MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Bring your family and friends or rally your team and join us for the inaugural Hope ’n Soles Walk!
Advance registration is encouraged, but walk-up registration will also be available on event morning — so feel free to bring your whole squad!
REGISTER TODAY
⏰ Register by October 7 to save $5!
Registration fees increase by $5 beginning October 8.
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
8:30 AM | EVENT SITE OPENS
Start your morning by checking in at the Registration Tent to pick up your walk bib & t-shirt.
Then stick around and enjoy:
🎶 Live music by The Bone Tones
☕ Coffee & refreshments
💚 Visit our sponsors and community partners
👋 Meet up with your team and fellow walkers
9:30 AM | OPENING REMARKS
Gather with us for a few brief remarks before we get ready to walk!
10:00 AM | HOPE ’N SOLES WALK BEGINS
Choose the route that works best for you:
👟 1-Mile Route
👟 2-Mile Route
11:15 AM | CLOSING REMARKS
Celebrate a great morning together — then enjoy the rest of your day at beautiful Eisenhower Park!
🗺️ CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE
Whether you’re looking for a quick stroll or want to get a few more steps in, you choose the route that works for you!
1 Mile or 2 Miles — You Decide!
Both routes are designed to make Hope ’n Soles welcoming for walkers of all ages and abilities.
Strollers and scooters are welcome!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
📍 MEETING YOUR TEAM
Walking with a team? Choose a central meeting spot in the Holly & Cherry Picnic Area so everyone in your group can easily find one another.
🚗 PARKING
Please park in Parking Field 5. If Field 5 is full, Parking Field 4 will serve as our overflow lot.
💧 WATER & RESTROOMS
Water stations and bathrooms are available along the walk route.
👟 WALK YOUR WAY
Choose between our 1-mile and 2-mile routes. Pick whichever distance works best for you!
👶 STROLLERS ARE WELCOME
Hope ’n Soles is a family-friendly event, so bring the little ones along.
💵 FUNDRAISING
Have additional fundraising donations to turn in? Donate Life NYS staff will be available on-site to collect them.
💙💚 LET’S TAKE OUR FIRST STEPS TOGETHER!
Whether you walk in honor of someone you love, in memory of someone special, to celebrate the gift of life, or simply because you believe in the power of organ, eye and tissue donation, we’re so glad you’ll be joining us.
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Rally your team.
EVERY STEP MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
**WALK T-SHIRT PROVIDED WITH PAID REGISTRATION**
$35 - Advanced Registration October 7
$40 October 8 through event day
Ages 12 and under
$20 Registration Fee
NO DOGS ALLOWED PER EISENHOWER PARK
Click Here for Sponsorship Information
Date
Starts at: October 10, 2026 7:30 AM
Ends at: October 10, 2026 10:30 AM
Location
1899 Hempstead Turnpike
1899 Hempstead Turnpike
Holly and Cherry Picnic Area - Parking Field 5
East Meadow,NY 11554 USA
Contact
Meredith Cohn
518-326-3237
info@dlnys.org