Let's Walk Together
Our seventh annual West Side Walk for Wellness starts this summer! Join Rush and our West Side neighbors as we walk for improved health every Saturday, July 13, through Aug. 24.
Our mission: To empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and take proactive steps towards healthier lives, while fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
We'll connect communities via Zoom. You will receive your link via email prior to each walk.
- Where: Your park — your neighborhood — your community
- When: Every Saturday morning for seven weeks, July 13 through Aug. 24, 2024.
- How to register: Registration is required, simply click this link: “WALK Registration”. You will only need to register once.
- Bonus: The first 100 registered walkers will receive a free gift! A drawing will be held at the end of each weekly walk. Participate for a chance to win!
We will be hosting in-person celebrations on July 13 and Aug. 24. Join us in Chicago or Aurora!
Virtual Schedule
- 7:45 a.m.: Walk check-in – Zoom (link provided after registration)
- 8:05 a.m.: Health Wellness discussion
- 8:15 a.m.: Begin Your Walk
- Drawings for prizes for participants who walked — announced on our Facebook page (following our walk each Saturday)
Join our Walker Tracker Challenge!
Join us for some lighthearted competition by tracking your steps over the course of the seven weeks.
Your goal is to walk an average of 7,000 steps/activity* day during the challenge, from July 13 through Aug. 24, 2024.
To register for the challenge and connect your device, click the button below!
The Top 10 walkers at the end of the summer will receive a prize!
*The walker tracker will convert other activities to steps
About Us
The West Side Walk for Wellness is sponsored by the Rush Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement under the direction of Vice President of Community Health Equity Rukiya Curvey Johnson and David Ansell, MD, senior vice president, Community Health Equity. The walks support our anchor mission to improve community health and economic vitality in the diverse neighborhoods we serve.