The Carroll Center for the Blind's Walk for Independence
The 13th annual Walk for Independence is here!
The Walk for Independence supports the Carroll Center for the Blind's mission of empowering those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life.
Attendees will complete a 1, 2, or 3-mile walk around the Mt. Ida campus of UMass Amherst in Newton followed by activities for all ages.
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Walk kick-off: 10:00 a.m.
Post-walk BBQ and activities: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free BBQ, popcorn, and Cabot’s ice cream
Multi-sensory food tasting with a variety of local vendors
Try your hand at several sensory-enhanced activities
Explore new assistive technology and applications,
and more!
Every step we take, every dollar we raise, puts people with vision loss further on the path to independence.
The Walk for Independence is not only a fundraising event, but also a celebration of the entire community coming together to improve the lives of people with vision loss.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is free!
Adult (18+)
FreeAdult (18+) - VIRTUAL
FreeChild (17 and under)
FreeChild (17 and under) - VIRTUAL
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Alvin's Allies has raised $10,000 out of their goal of $35,000
Donnelly's Dynamos has raised $5,200 out of their goal of $7,500
Covell's Crew has raised $5,000 out of their goal of $7,500
Bruce's Team has raised $3,275 out of their goal of $5,000
Blind Ambition has raised $2,655 out of their goal of $5,000
100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459
100 Carlson Avenue
Newton MA 02459
Thank you to our 2025 Walk for Independence sponsors!
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2025 Walk for Independence? For more information, please review our Walk sponsorship opportunities.
TITLE SPONSOR
TITANIUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Middlesex Veterinary Group
Lions Club of Norfolk
Nash CPAs LLC
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Lions Club of Easton
Bay State Property Management
Glendale Dining Services
The Moody Street Group
Creating Covell
COPPER SPONSORS
Cross Financial
Dedham Savings Bank
Corderman & Company
MEDIA SPONSORS
IN-KIND SPONSORS
