Walk For Every Body

Frequently Asked Questions​

The Event

What is the Walk for Every Body?

The Walk for Every Body is a community fundraising event taking place on September 28, 2025, in downtown Northampton. It's more than just a walk—it's a powerful call to action supporting Tapestry Health's vital community services including reproductive healthcare, gender-affirming care, harm reduction, and nutrition support.

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When and where is the event?

Date: September 28, 2025

Location: Downtown Northampton, MA

Address: Coming Soon!

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Who can participate?

Everyone! The Walk for Every Body welcomes individuals, families, teams, and community groups. Whether you're walking solo or organizing a team of 50, your participation makes a difference.


Where can I get help with fundraising?

Contact our Walk Support Team:

  • Email: giving@tapestryhealth.org

  • Phone: (413) 586-2016

  • Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM

    • Fundraising

    How do I start fundraising?

    1. Register for the event by following the "Register" link on the homepage
    2. Create your personal fundraising page 
    3. Customize your page with photos and your personal story
    4. Set a fundraising goal (we suggest starting with $250, but any amount helps!)
    5. Share your unique page link with friends, family, and colleagues
    6. Start collecting donations leading up to the event

      What's the minimum I need to raise?

      There's no minimum! Every dollar raised supports Tapestry's mission. However, we encourage walkers to aim for at least $250-500 to maximize their impact.


      How do I create a team?

      When you register in OneCause, select "Join/Create a Team" and either:

    • Create a new team by choosing a team name and inviting others

    • Join an existing team by searching for team names

    • Invite team members using OneCause's built-in invitation tools


      • Teams can set collective fundraising goals while individual members maintain their own personal pages within the team. Need more support? Visit these articles for Team Leader support:

      How do I ask people for donations?

      Be personal and specific:

    • Share why Tapestry Health's mission matters to you

    • Mention specific services (like the 40,000+ encounters last year)

    • Include impact stories from the community

    • Make it easy with direct links to your fundraising page

      • Sample ask: "I'm walking for Tapestry Health because everyone deserves access to compassionate, judgment-free healthcare. Last year alone, Tapestry provided over 40,000 encounters and distributed nearly $5 million in food benefits. Will you support my walk with a $25 donation?"


      What marketing materials are available?

      OneCause Built-in Tools:

      • Email templates you can customize and send directly

      • Social media sharing buttons for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

      • Text-to-donate options for mobile fundraising

      • QR codes for easy donation sharing


      Tapestry Health Custom Materials:

      • Coming soon!

      How will my fundraising goals make a difference? 

      Your fundraising directly supports:

      • Medication abortion services and reproductive healthcare 

      • Harm reduction programs and syringe services 

      • Gender-affirming care for LGBTQ+ community members 

      • WIC nutrition programs for families 

      • Sliding scale fees to ensure no one is turned away

      • Mobile Clinic operations reaching underserved communities


      Need help getting started? Check out these OneCause resources:

    • Complete Participant Guide - Step-by-step instructions for everything

    • Video: How to Set Up Your Fundraising Page

    • Video: Fundraising Best Practices

    • Video: Team Captain Toolkit