Jordan's Walk-Run for Adoption

Get set for the 16th Annual Jordan's Furniture Walk/Run for Adoption!

At MARE, we know that all children deserve a safe, loving place to call home. However, the reality is that in Massachusetts, there are currently 1,150 children and teens in foster care awaiting adoption who have no relatives or other potential adopters.

That's why we're hosting our 16th Annual Jordan's Furniture Walk/Run for Adoption! This main event includes festivities, food, games, balloons, and family-friendly fun! Walkers and runners are invited to complete a 5k fun-run, consisting of three loops around the course. All the funds raised from this event go towards helping children and teens in foster care find adoptive homes!

Can't make the main event in Taunton?

There are plenty of ways you can still participate and make a difference for youth in foster care!

Attend a Regional Walk

Worcester, MA - Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 • 9:30 am Check-In • 10 am Start Quinsigamond State Park - Lake Park

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Springfield, MA - Saturday, May 10th, 2025 • 9:30 am Check-In • 10 am Start
Forest Park

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Start Your Own Regional Walk

Want to help organize your own Walk event in your town to help spread awareness about adoption from foster care? Reach out to Meghan Hamilton at meghanh@mareinc.org to get started!

Participate Virtually

Participate as a Virtual Walker to spread awareness about adoption from foster care wherever you may be! To participate virtually, register for the Taunton Event and select "Remote Participant" under Participation Type.

Be sure to tag your photos at #WalkRun4Adoption!

Register & Fundraise

If you'd like to attend one of our events and this year, whether it be in person or virtually, select the "Register" button. You can multiply your impact on the lives of children and teens in foster care by fundraising! If you need some help getting started, check out our handy fundraising guide.

Donate

If you'd like to support our mission but can't make one of our events, you can also donate to the campaign or a specific fundraising team. Select the "Donate" option to get started.

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