Orange County United Way is gearing up for our centennial, coming in 2024. In preparation, we’re embarking on our Journey to 100 as we celebrate 100 years of purpose and set a strong foundation for the next century of caring for one another “The OC Way.”
To honor and recognize our county, Sue Parks, Orange County United Way’s President and CEO, is going on a 3-mile casual walk in 33 of our cities. Our 34th and final walk will be a symbolic 1-mile route in Anaheim, Orange County’s first city, resulting in 100 collective miles.
Our plan is to walk one city per month beginning in February 2022 and ending in November 2024. Together, we will learn more about each city and how United Way has made an impact in our community over the years, all while enjoying good weather and quality company.
UPCOMING WALKS WITH PARKS
November 9, 2024 – Anaheim
Contact us to learn about upcoming walks or if you have any questions.
PAST WALKS WITH PARKS
If you missed any of our walks or would like to redo a previous walk on your own, we’ve linked maps and notes below for your convenience.
October 19, 2024 – Walks with Parks in Santa Ana
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September 14, 2024 – Walks with Parks in Orange
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August 17, 2024 – Walks with Parks in Fullerton
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July 20, 2024 – Walks with Parks in Newport Beach
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June 15, 2024 – Walks with Parks in Huntington Beach
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May 11, 2024 – Walks with Parks in Seal Beach
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April 20, 2024 – Walks with Parks in Brea
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March 16, 2024 – Walks with Parks in La Habra
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February 17, 2024 – Walks with Parks in Placentia
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January 20, 2024 – Walks with Parks in Tustin
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December 16, 2023 – Walks with Parks in Laguna Beach
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November 18, 2023 – Walks with Parks in San Clemente
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October 21, 2023 – Walks with Parks in Costa Mesa
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September 16, 2023 – Walks with Parks in Buena Park
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August 19, 2023 – Walks with Parks in La Palma
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July 15, 2023 – Walks with Parks in Stanton
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June 17, 2023 – Walks with Parks in Garden Grove
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May 13, 2023 – Walks with Parks in Cypress
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April 29, 2023 – Walks with Parks in Westminster
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March 25, 2023 – Walks with Parks in Fountain Valley
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February 18, 2023 – Walks with Parks in Los Alamitos
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January 28, 2023 – Walks with Parks in San Juan Capistrano
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December 10, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Villa Park
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November 12, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Yorba Linda
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October 8, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Irvine
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September 17, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Mission Viejo
Check out photos from the Mission Viejo walk
August 20, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Laguna Niguel
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July 30, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Dana Point
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June 18, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Lake Forest
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May 14, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Laguna Hills
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April 9, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Laguna Woods
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February 12, 2022 – Walks with Parks in Aliso Viejo
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Make Every Step Count on the Journey to 100
In honor of our centennial, 361 Degrees, a sportswear company with North American headquarters in Irvine, has partnered with Orange County United Way to offer a special-edition sneaker that gives back: the award-winning 361-Centauri.
Enjoy $30 off and 20% of all proceeds from each purchase go to support our mission to build stronger communities and improve lives in OC.
CONTACT US
If you would like to learn about upcoming walks or have any questions, please reach out to Doug McKay, Champion of Service at [email protected].