09/22/2026
ππ 10 Days to Go Until Our 8th Annual Walkathon! ππ
We're counting down to one of our favorite days of the year, and we need YOUR help to make it our biggest impact yet!
Last year, thanks to the incredible support of our community, we donated $153,000 to local children's charities. This year, we're aiming even higher, and every step counts.
π Matthews donates $10 for every mile walked!
Gather your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors and join us for a day of giving back while enjoying the beautiful fall weather and getting some steps in.
π Walkathon Locations
πΆ Vestal Rail Trail/Virtual
β° 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
πΆ East Main Street Park, Norwich
β° 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
ποΈ Register today: www.matthewswalkathon.com
Your participation will benefit 14 incredible organizations dedicated to helping children and families in our communities:
β€οΈ A Room to Heal
β€οΈ Child Advocacy Center of Chenango County
β€οΈ HCA
β€οΈ GiGi's Playhouse
β€οΈ Guthrie/Lourdes Camp Hope for Kids
β€οΈ The Children's Home
β€οΈ Mom's House
β€οΈ Children's Advocacy Center of NEPA
β€οΈ Things of My Very Own
β€οΈ Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
β€οΈ Joseph's House of Syracuse
β€οΈ ED23
β€οΈ Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester
β€οΈ Make-A-Wish Rochester
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Register to walk
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Create a team
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Invite friends and family
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Donate if you can't attend
Let's see if we can beat our 2025 record and make an even bigger difference for local kids. Together, we can turn miles into hope, healing, and brighter futures. π
πΆββοΈπ EVERY STEP MAKES A DIFFERENCE! ππΆββοΈ
Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Matthews Walkathon on Saturday, October 3, 2026!
This isn't just a walk, it's a chance to change lives right here in our community. Whether you join us at the Vestal Rail Trail, East Main Street Park in Norwich, or participate virtually from anywhere, your miles will help support incredible local organizations making a difference every day.
π₯ Matthews Auto will donate $10 for EVERY mile walked! π₯ PLUS match all cash donations up to $12,500!
Together, we're walking for:
β€οΈ A Room to Heal
β€οΈ Broome County Urban League
β€οΈ HCA - Helping Celebrate Abilities
β€οΈ GiGi's Playhouse Southern Tier NY
β€οΈ Crime Victims Assistance Center, Inc.
β€οΈ Hope for Kids Inc.
β€οΈ ACHIEVE
β€οΈ Chenango County Area Agency on Aging
β€οΈ Things of My Very Own
β€οΈ The Upstate Foundation
β€οΈ Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
β€οΈ Joseph's House
β€οΈ ED23Hoops
β€οΈ Children's Home
β€οΈ Make-A-Wish Central New York
A special thank you to our Corporate Partners:
β Zurich North America
β Nissan
β Cox Automotive
π Grab your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors and let's make this our biggest Walkathon yet!
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Register
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Start a team
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Donate
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Walk for a cause
π Register or donate today: https://MatthewsWalkathon.com
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