6:00 PM: Check-In and Registration**

*This event is rain or shine. In the event that we would need to cancel, please be sure to provide us with a valid email, check our website or social media pages closer to the event.

**Liability/Photography Waiver

Please Review the Waiver here that will need to be signed prior to the walk.
You can compete it online when you purchase your ticket, or you can complete it the day of the event at the registration table.

Waiver required for all participants
If registering minors (under 18) parental/guardian consent is also required before participation

A Child’s Light: A Journey of Hope and Healing

Every child deserves the chance to heal and thrive. For children who’ve experienced severe trauma, that path is often blocked by a lack of resources and support. At A Child’s Light (ACL), we understand the importance of timely, compassionate mental health care, and we are dedicated to providing it to every child in need.

The Impact of Your Support

Imagine Emily, just 8 years old, whose world was turned upside down by a traumatic event. Her parents, unsure where to turn, found ACL.

Through our expedited mental health services, Emily was paired with a trauma-informed therapist. Within weeks, she began to regain her voice and joy. Thanks to ACL’s swift intervention, Emily started healing, moving from deep pain toward a future filled with hope.

More Children, More Stories

Emily’s story is one of many. This year, ACL expects hundreds of children like her to reach out for help; Children experiencing trauma who desperately need support.

Unfortunately, many agencies struggle with limited resources, resulting in long waitlists that can worsen trauma. At ACL, no child waits for help. Your generosity allows us to respond immediately, offering care when it matters most.

How You Can Make a Difference

By participating in the 2nd Annual Steps of Light Walk, you are helping children like Emily access the therapy they need, and giving them a chance at a brighter future. Every dollar you contribute provides expedited mental health care to children facing trauma.

With your support, ACL can expand our reach, respond to more children in crisis, and ensure that no child is left behind. Together, we can create a community where children who have experienced trauma are given the tools to heal, grow, and thrive.

Your kindness and support are making a profound difference in the lives of children like Emily. We couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you for joining us on this journey.

2nd Annual Steps of Light Walk

Walking Together to Bring Light, Hope, and Healing