Let's Walk Together
Join RUSH, the American Medical Association and our West Side neighbors as we walk for improved health throughout the summer. We will continue to connect virtually for all seven weeks with two hybrid walks taking place at Garfield Park’s Golden Dome — the opening kickoff (July 8) and the closing celebration (Aug. 19).
We'll connect communities via Zoom. You will receive your link via email prior to the walk.
- Where: Your park - your neighborhood - your community
- When: Every Saturday morning for seven weeks, July 8 through Aug. 19, 2023. Note: Only July 8 and Aug. 19 walks are in person; the other dates are virtual.
- How to register: Registration is required, simply click this link: “WALK Registration”. You will only need to register once. If you have questions or need more information, please email Walk4Wellness@Rush.edu.
- Bonus: The first 250 registered walkers will receive a free T-shirt, hat, bag and more. A raffle will be held at the end of each walk. Participate for a chance to win prizes each week.
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
- Raffles & prizes for participants who walked — announced on Facebook Live (following our walk each Saturday)
Join our Walker Tracker Challenge!
First-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded to the Challenge winners on Aug. 20, 2023.
Join us for some lighthearted competition by tracking your steps over the course of the 7 weeks.
Your goal is to walk an average of 7,000 steps/activity* day during the challenge, from July 8 through Aug. 19, 2023.
To register for the Challenge and connect your device, click the button below!
*The walker tracker will convert activities to steps
Thank you to our sponsor
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, with the support of the American Medical Association. The walks support our anchor mission to improve community health and economic vitality in the diverse neighborhoods we serve.