Pike Market Child Care & Preschool’s 25th Annual Walk For Kids

Join us for the 25th Annual Walk for Kids — a joyful celebration of children, families, and the vibrant community that brings us all together!

Lace up your sneakers, bring your biggest smiles, and walk with us to support Pike Market Child Care & Preschool (PMCCP). Every step helps us raise vital funds for the children and families we serve! 

May 30th, 2026

• 8:30am - Check-in Opens
• 9:00am - Event Starts
• 11:30am - Event Ends

How do I register for the walk?

To register:

• Click "Sign Up" and fill out the registration form. 
• Read and sign the waiver.
• The next section is where you will pick the size for your T-Shirt. 
• The next section will allow you to set up a fundraising page, team page, or donate.
• Complete your registration!

Can I register another person for the walk?

Yes! When you register yourself, you can press "Add Another Registrant."

How do I set up a fundraising page?

There are 2 different ways to set up your fundraising page.

Option 1:

During the registration process

• Click “Become a Fundraiser”
• Fill out the information. You can include your fundraising goal, upload an image, and write a personal message about why you are fundraising.
• Complete your registration

Option 2:

On the main page, click “Donate”

• Click “Become a Fundraiser”
• Fill out the information. You can include your fundraising goal, upload an image, and write a personal message about why you are fundraising.
• Press “Set Up Fundraiser"

How do I set up a Team fundraising page?

There are 2 ways to set up a fundraising team. *In order to set up a Team Fundraising page, you must set up an individual Fundraising page first. 

Option 1:

During the registration process

• Click “Become a Fundraiser”
• Fill out the information. You can include your fundraising goal, upload an image, and write a personal message about why you are fundraising.
• Click “Create a Team Fundraiser” or select “Join a Team Fundraiser” if one has already been set up. Fill out the information.
• Press “Continue” and “Complete Registration”

Option 2:

On the main page, click “Donate”

• Click “Become a Fundraiser”
• Fill out the information. You can include your fundraising goal, upload an image, and write a personal message about why you are fundraising.
• Click “Create a Team Fundraiser” or select “Join a Team Fundraiser” if one has already been set up. Fill out the information.
• Press “Set Up Fundraiser"

What is the difference between a Fundraiser and a Team Fundraiser? 

An individual can be their own fundraiser and/or can join a team of individuals who are fundraising under a certain team. This will allow individuals to share their individual or team page to invite others to donate. All proceeds will go to the PMCCP organization.

Can I donate without registering?

Yes! On the main page, click “Donate”

• If you are donating to a certain Fundraiser or Team Fundraiser, you can select the appropriate one. Then pick your donation amount and proceed to checkout.
  
  • You will know you are donating to the Fundraiser or Team Fundraiser, when you see the “Donation: FUNDRAISING NAME”
• If you are not donating to a certain Fundraiser or Team Fundraiser, you can scroll to the bottom Donation section and select your donation amount and proceed to checkout.

Can I set up a fundraising page without registering for the walk?

Yes! On the main page, click “Donate”

• Click “Become a Fundraiser”
• Fill out the information. You can include your fundraising goal, upload an image, and write a personal message about why you are fundraising.
• Press “Set Up Fundraiser"

You will not be registered for the walk or receive the free t-shirt but you will be able to share your fundraising page with others.

If you have additional questions, please search your questions here or reach out to us directly using the contact form under the “Walk Contact Info” on the “Walk Info” page. 

At Pike Market Child Care and Preschool [PMCCP], we believe all children deserve access to high quality early learning and care and that all parents deserve support and the opportunity to work knowing their children are in safe, nurturing hands.

High quality means a cooked from scratch meal program meeting 70% of children’s daily nutritional needs, family partnerships in which parents help plan for their children’s development, support for families at every turn, livable wages and benefits for teachers, and comprehensive professional development to ensure we meet the highest standards.

This past year, 65% of families in our program received tuition assistance! Our Sliding Fee Scale is based on income and family size and we welcome families receiving child care subsidies, who’ve long been underserved. In 2025, we provided nearly $300,000 of tuition assistance. This makes up the difference between what subsidies reimburse and what families can afford to pay, thereby equaling the full cost of care.

To help make this possible, PMCCP will hold our 25th Walk for Kids, on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 to raise funds for our tuition assistance program and to help ensure the high quality of our program.

We’d love to have you join us for this joyous event as we parade through the Market to the new Waterfront Park for a child and family centered gathering!

At a time when many communities face division, our children are learning to view the world—and one another—with empathy, understanding, and compassion. Again and again, research affirms that high quality early learning and care has a long-lasting impact that helps children and families thrive. 

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please see more information here and email holly@pikemarketkids.org