Student Walk-A-Thon

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2026 Walk-a-Thon: April 24, 2026

A long-standing tradition at Bishop Chatard, this student fundraiser (WAT) teaches students the value of philanthropy and encourages them to give something back. We hope the seeds of generosity will take root and develop into genuine interest and compassion for caring for others.

Walk-a-Thon Day includes a talent show, neighborhood walk, picnic lunch, faculty vs. senior kickball game, and early dismissal. Students have personal fundraising pages, working toward their personal goal of $50.
Schedule for the day

  • Talent Show – First thing in the morning in the Main Gym! Report to your Flex classes for attendance before being dismissed.
  • Walk-a-Thon – Immediately following the talent show. Wear comfortable shoes and your Walk-a-Thon shirt!
  • Senior-Staff Kickball – In the Stadium following Walk-a-Thon. Students will be eating lunch in the stadium seat during the game. 3 innings! Teams will be announced.
  • Dismissal at 12:30pm – Following the kickball game.

The first FLEX class with 100% participation (at least one donation per student) will receive Chick-fil-A meal coupons.

  • The first 25 students in each grade to raise $50 will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
  • Students who reach $50 in donations may dress down on April 20-22.
  • The top five fundraisers in each grade will be entered into a drawing for a $200 Amazon gift card.
  • The grade with the highest participation rate will win a pizza party at lunch.
  • Donation How-Tos
    To donate to a specific student’s fundraising goal, open the donation form below, select “Donate Here” and search for your student’s name. A link to their individual giving page will appear below the search bar.

    If you’d like to support several students towards their goals, please submit the donation separately through each student’s individual giving page.
    Donate Here Today


    For more information, contact Executive Director of Development Margaret Ruffing at mruffing@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, ext. 2242.