Congratulations to 7th grader Samantha Kraus for her winning design! We're thrilled to feature her IMPACT-themed logo on the front of this year's Walk-a-thon shirt!
WHAT OTHER WAYS ARE THERE TO SUPPORT THE EVENT?
While we're grateful for the dollars raised each year, there are plenty of other ways to show support! Stay tuned for details to sign up to be an on-site volunteer! Consider donating supplies such as bottled water, fruit or a healthy snack! Or simply come cheer on your student as they walk/run!
WHAT ARE FAMILY & BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS?
Rally Up Hurricanes!
Thank you to all the volunteers, Walkathon Committee, DePaul University mascot, Student Council and staff who made this event possible!
Congrats to Our Shirt Design Winner!
THANK YOU!
HSA WALK-A-THON
Our 2o22 Walk-a-thon is a wrap! We raised $46K! Thank you!
WHAT IS WALK-A-THON?
The HSA Walk-A-Thon is Hawthorne’s annual fall fundraiser and community-building event. It's a fun-filled day where HSA students run/walk for a good cause: to raise money for our school while promoting a healthy lifestyle!
HOW DOES THE WALK-A-THON WORK?
Leading up to the event, students are encouraged to ask friends, family, neighbors and more to sponsor them by donating money to support the Hawthorne Walk-A-Thon. Parents can help too: posting event details on social media and asking employers to match Walk-A-Thon contributions are two great options!
The day kicks off with a school-wide pep rally on the turf; families are welcome to attend! Each classroom dresses in a fun theme/costume they've chosen before the event. Throughout the day each class takes turns walking or running laps around the turf for about 30-45 minutes at set times. Total laps are tracked, with the goal to walk/run as many laps as possible!
HOW DO I DONATE?
WHERE DO FUNDRAISING DOLLARS GO?
The money raised from Walk-A-Thon allows the PTA to continue bridging the monetary gap of decreased funding to support things like reduced class sizes, our Arts Partnership Program and many more student essentials.
ARE THERE STUDENT PRIZES?
Yes! If we meet our $40,000 goal, every student will receive a thank you snack from the PTA one day in November. In addition:
WHAT ABOUT THE WALK-A-THON TEE?
After the event, every HSA student, teacher and staff member receives a Hawthorne Walk-A-Thon T-shirt as a thank you for participating. Shirts are printed and sent home with students in November. Families can purchase a Family Sponsorship (see below) to add a message for their student to the back of the shirt!