Community Corner
Rach's Hope Charity Family Fun Walk At Compo Beach Set For Oct. 6
The charity was created in memory of 2015 Staples High School graduate Rachel Doran, 21, who died from a critical illness in 2018.
Information from Rach's Hope:
WESTPORT, CT — Fairfield County-based non-profit Rach's Hope announced its fourth annual Family Fun Walk at Compo Beach's Ned Dimes Marina on October 6th at 3 p.m., raising funds to help families facing critical illnesses.
The one-mile, family-friendly beach walk has become an annual community gathering to support Rach's Hope's mission to help families with critically ill children. Participants are invited to accompany the late Rachel Doran's grandfather in completing his annual pledge to walk 1000 miles a year to support the non-profit. In addition to the short walk, the afternoon includes acoustic musical stylings by local Fairfield-based band Ellis Island, gourmet pizza, complimentary beer and wine, and signature black-and-white cookies. Rach's Hope swag will also be available.
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Proceeds from the mile-long family walk allow Rach's Hope to provide food, transportation, and lodging for families with loved ones in Intensive Care Units nationwide.
This is a rain-or-shine event! To purchase tickets, donate, or learn more about Rach's Hope, visit RachsHope.org. Rach's Hope, Inc. is a Connecticut non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status created in memory of 2015 Staples High School graduate Rachel Doran, who died from a critical illness in 2018 at the age of 21.
