Day-Hike Raffle Fundraiser
Walkabout's Raffle Fundraiser: 7/10-7/27
Enter for your chance to WIN a Day-Hike Package valued at $500.00!
Prize package includes:
-(1) Osprey Hikelite 18 Pack
-(1 pair) Leki Trekking Poles
-(1 pair) Altra Running Shoes
-(1) Petzl Headlamp
-(1) Walkabout Water Bottle
-(1) $50.00 Walkabout Gift Card
Buy raffle tickets at any Walkabout location! Buy one ticket for $5 or 6 tickets for $25.
100% of the Proceeds will go to Local Non-Profit Organizations!
That's right! All of the money raised in this raffle will go directly to non-profits in your area! Here are the organizations Walkabout is partnering with.
Blacksburg: Friends of the Huckleberry Trail
Since 1991, Friends of the Huckleberry, Inc. has partnered with local communities and governments to fundraise, build, and maintain the nearly 15-mile paved Huckleberry Trail between Blacksburg and Christiansburg—and help integrate it into a larger 60-mile network of paved and natural surface trails. The organization advocates for the trail as a vital community asset—supporting recreation, safe commuting, wellness, and economic development—while leading initiatives like underpasses, heritage park expansions, and native plantings.
Harrisonburg: Shenandoah National Park Trust (SNPT)
As the official philanthropic partner for Shenandoah National Park, the SNPT strive to ensure everyone has access to experience the adventure, peace, and wonder of Shenandoah. By providing strategic investments to bolster park programs and initiatives, they play an active role in preparing and inspiring the next generation of park stewards. Since 2004, the Trust has raised over $8 million to promote impactful park projects ranging from natural and cultural resource protection, land conservation efforts, youth engagement initiatives, and more. The Trust annually supports over 10,000 educational experiences to improve park access and share what makes Shenandoah spectacular. With your support of the Shenandoah National Park Trust today, you’re playing an active role in keeping Shenandoah thriving tomorrow and forever.
Learn more about how you can help protect, enhance, and preserve Shenandoah National Park for this and future generations, by visiting their website!
Lexington: Boxerwood Nature Center
Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden is a 16-acre treasure in Lexington, VA, offering peaceful trails, themed gardens, and rich programming that inspire curiosity, conservation, and creativity in nature lovers of all ages. With events like outdoor art workshops, mindfulness sessions, and invasive species removal days, Boxerwood fosters hands-on stewardship and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Richmond: Keep Virginia Cozy
Keep Virginia Cozy is a volunteer‑run 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to protect Virginia’s wilderness through community‑led cleanups—that's removed over 500 tons of litter since 2017—and inspire all Virginians to care for and enjoy our wild places with kindness and inclusion. Through trail cleanups, river sweeps, and community hikes, Keep Virginia Cozy brings people together to make the outdoors more welcoming, accessible, and litter-free for everyone.
Roanoke: Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC)
The Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization founded in 1932 that maintains over 120 miles of the Appalachian Trail in the Roanoke and New River valleys—including iconic spots like Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs—supported by 400+ members and numerous volunteer-led hikes and trail projects. They host frequent hikes of varying difficulty, welcome guests through Meetup, and also manage 16 shelters, 53 bridges, and ongoing conservation efforts. Passionate about stewardship, RATC plays a key role in protecting and improving this legendary footpath for future generations.
Williamsburg: James River Association (JRA)
The James River Association is a passionate, community-driven nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring Virginia’s 340-mile James River and its 10,000-square-mile watershed. They tackle pollution and habitat issues through watershed restoration, river advocacy, and their vigilant James Riverkeeper program, while connecting tens of thousands to the river via environmental education and volunteer cleanups. Ultimately, JRA envisions a fully healthy James River that’s cherished and accessible to all.
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