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June 20th - 8am-3pm
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
The Inaugural "500 Fathers" Walk-A-Thon
Join Choice FM and hundreds of fathers in a powerful community walkathon supporting fatherhood initiatives and organizations dedicated to empowering families.
Date:
June 20, 2026
Presented by:
Northstar Broadcasting’s Choice FM
About the event
A Platform for Fathers to Lead
Choice FM invites you to take part in the inaugural 500 Fathers Walk-A-Thon. This landmark event raises funds for fatherhood-focused organizations and provides a powerful platform for fathers to showcase their dedication, leadership, and love for their families.
We're gathering 500 fathers, and the families who walk beside them, to make history. Every step taken is a statement. Every dollar raised is an investment in the next generation.
why this matters
A Platform for Fathers to Lead
The presence of an engaged father is a catalyst for a child’s success. According to the Child and Family Partnership (2017), children with involved fathers are:
60%
less likely to be suspended or expelled from school.
2X
as likely to attend college and find stable employment.
75%
less likely to experience a teen birth.
The Event Experience
The day is designed to be a celebration of family and a hub for personal growth. Participants can expect:
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The Walk
Fathers are invited to secure sponsors for a per-lap or per-mile walk-a-thon to benefit Fathers Forever (501c3).
The Festival
A vibrant atmosphere featuring food vendors, and fun activities for kids and father figures alike.
The Resource Hub
Access to specialized products, ideas, and organizations focused on fatherhood and family wellness.
Seminar Series
Empowerment Through Education
The Festival
Build generational wealth that your children and grandchildren will inherit. Learn estate planning, investment fundamentals, and how to write a financial legacy that outlasts you
Wellness
You can't pour from an empty cup. This session addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual health of fathers — and why your wellbeing is an act of leadership for your family
Love & Relationships
We explore the dynamics of parenting, co-parenting, marriage, self-care, and navigating love while raising children.
Bring the Kids
Childcare is available in the school cafeteria. While you are engaging with the seminars, you can know the kids are well taken care of.
Sponsored by Chuck's Child Care
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A Canvas That Lives Forever
In one of the most moving moments of the day, children will paint and write their father's names on a canvas — a permanent record of love, presence, and pride. These canvases will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting the station, a local art gallery, and a fatherhood nonprofit.
Proceeds from the event benefit Fathers Forever...
Our Sponsors
Powered by Community
These organizations believe in fatherhood and have invested in making June 20 possible. Become a sponsor and show your community what you stand for.
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