Events
Fundraising Events and Experiences
Walking Strong events aim to raise funds and awareness for Duchenne and support our cause. The highlight is the “Night of Strength Gala,” occurring every other year, held on the CBS Studios backlot, an upscale gathering with cocktails, auctions, and entertainment, designed to ignite support and inspire. Smaller, intimate events also offer opportunities for direct engagement and raising funds and awareness.
A Night of Strength Gala 2024
A Night of Strength Gala 2024 was a Testament to Community and Compassion The Gala was more than just a fundraising event. It was a powerful gathering of individuals united by a shared commitment to supporting families...
A Big Fat Greek Fundraiser
A Big Fat Greek Fundraiser for Walking Strong with Nia Vardalos! In Celebrating the opening of MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3 - Fr. Gary Kyriacou / St. Sophia Cathedral, Nia Vardalos and I joined together to celebrate...
Power Soccer League Defies the Odds – A Triumph of Spirit
A Journey of Six Teenage Boys Battling Duchenne, Uniting as a Team, and Triumphing as Champions When we first received the devastating diagnosis of Duchenne for our son, Alex, our dreams of him sharing the love of...
The 6th Annual Night of Strength Gala at CBS Studios raises close to $500,000
What a comeback!! After not having an event for three years, we came back in full force. What an incredible and inspirational night. Our new location at CBS Studios Radford on New York Street set the scene for a...
Walking Strong Gala 2019 raises over $350,000 – a total of $1,000,000 in 5 years!
The 2019 Annual "Night Of Strength" Gala was the most successful to date. With over 350 attendees, silent and live auctions, incredible food and a powerhouse performance by NBC's "The Voice" finalist Keisha Renee. ...
The Basketball Hoop
There’s a basketball hoop standing in my backyard. In February, Alexander begged us for it, even though his walking began to decrease in December. He loved it and was so proud of himself every time he would...
