A Message to Our Community

After 22 years of service, we share the difficult news that Walk With Sally is closing its doors.

For more than two decades, Walk With Sally walked alongside children impacted by cancer and the families who love them, offering mentorship, consistency, and human connection during some of life’s most challenging moments. What began as a small, local effort became a trusted presence in our community, touching the lives of thousands of children, mentors, volunteers, and supporters.

Together, we built something meaningful.

For 22 years, we celebrated every clear scan and mourned the devastating loss of family members. We stood alongside newly single mothers and fathers as they navigated grief and the financial strain that often comes with cancer. We witnessed heartbreak, courage, and ultimately the power of this incredible community. We came together in crowds of more than 1,000 people, all dressed in white, to remember, honor and uplift those who cancer had touched.

Week after week, mentors showed up. Children found safe, steady relationships when so much else felt uncertain. Families felt less alone. The impact of this work is real, lasting, and deeply felt.

Like many nonprofits, we have faced significant financial headwinds. The long-term effects of COVID reshaped charitable giving, fundraising has become increasingly challenging, and operating costs have continued to rise. After careful consideration, we have determined we can no longer sustain operations and have no choice but to dissolve are beloved organization. 

This closure does not reflect a lack of need. Sadly, the need remains. And it does not diminish the impact this organization has had over 22 years.

To the children and families who trusted us with your vulnerability, to the mentors who gave their time and hearts, and to the donors, volunteers, and community members who made this mission possible, thank you. Every moment of support changed lives.

While this chapter is ending, the legacy of this work lives on in the lives it touched, the resilience it helped build, and the countless moments when a child felt seen, supported, and understood.

We are profoundly grateful for the privilege of serving this community.

With gratitude and respect,

The Board of Directors