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CHOC Walk in the Park Draws 6,500 Pre-Dawn Participants and Raises $2.3 Million

Survivor ambassador Belle Wuich led a pre-dawn 5K through Disneyland Resort to boost fundraising beyond $46 million in support of CHOC’s pediatric programs.

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Thousands of pre-dawn walkers, including Daniel Bowen, center, stretch at the starting line of CHOC’s annual 5k Walk in the Park in Anaheim on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. The event hosted more than 6,500 participants and raised over $2.3 million for children’s health. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Overview

  • More than 6,500 walkers completed the pre-dawn, three-mile CHOC Walk in the Park route through Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney.
  • The event raised over $2.3 million for Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s health care, research and education initiatives.
  • Belle Wuich, a neuroblastoma survivor, served as the 2025 walk ambassador, embodying the event’s celebration of hope and resilience.
  • This year’s fundraising push advanced the walk’s cumulative total past $46 million since its relocation to Disneyland parks in 2002.
  • Disneyland Resort provided exclusive pre-opening access and character meet-and-greets to enhance the annual charity experience.