Our Events
Evening of Hope & Igniting Hope
Pavilion at the Angus Barn, September 16-17, 2026
We are expanding hope again with two incredible back-to-back events! Save the dates for our elegant Evening of Hope Gala and our festive Igniting Hope celebration, returning to the Pavilion at the Angus Barn this September.
Last year was a milestone for the Foundation, grossing a record-breaking $1,220,000 for mental illness research. In 2026, we continue that momentum. While our celebrity keynote speaker and musical guests are currently “under wraps,” we look forward to sharing this year’s full lineup and schedule very soon.
Both evenings feature world-class culinary experiences, silent and live auctions, and the incomparable energy of a community united to conquer mental illness through the CHAAMP research program.
Learn more about these signature community events or contact us for additional information.
2026 38th Walk for Hope & Festival!
The Angus Barn
Sunday, October 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
We’re coming in hot for our 38th year with the Walk for Hope & Festival (still with a VIRTUAL Walk/Run option)!
This fun, family-friendly 5K walk offers participants the opportunity to get a t-shirt, delicious lunch, win prizes, hear tunes from local musicians, play games, and more, all while supporting critical mental illness research right here in the Triangle! 100% of participant dollars directly support research.
It’s THE place to be in Raleigh on October 11 – bring your kids, neighbors, parents, colleagues, and friends for this Walk & Festival!
Can’t make it in person or prefer to walk with us from afar this year? Join us VIRTUALLY or make a DONATION instead!
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Are you a business or individual interested in sponsoring the Walk for Hope and/or Igniting Hope & Evening of Hope? Contact us! We partner with businesses for year-round support, as well as event specific donations of time, goods, funds and/or manpower.
The work of the Foundation of Hope would not be possible without the generous support of our local and national sponsors. Because of our generous sponsors, all of the Walk for Hope expenses are underwritten, allowing 100% of participant dollars to go directly to research funding. We are grateful for tax-deductible donations of cash or in-kind contributions and make every effort to promote our sponsors’ involvement with the Foundation.
There are multiple sponsorship opportunities as a year-round sponsor or an event-specific sponsor of the Walk for Hope or Igniting Hope & Evening of Hope. Click the buttons below to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Foundation of Hope event sponsor.