Thank you for joining thousands at our inaugural event!
![Sharrie Williams, 6abc anchor, and Saquon Barkley, Official Champion of I [Heart] CHOP, energize the crowd at the April 26 event.](https://iheart.chop.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/i-heart-chop-homepage-image-1024x576.jpg)
The I CHOP Run & Walk launched in person on Sunday, April 26, 2026 — and the impact was immediate! Thousands of participants gathered at FDR Park, launching a community-wide effort that has already raised $1,709,867 (… and counting) for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies, the day featured a 5K Run and 3K Family Fun Walk, with hundreds of teams coming together to support children with every need.
Now, the I CHOP Virtual Challenge extends that impact from May 1-31. Join us, get moving, and unite to continue this powerful show of support for CHOP and its pediatric patients.
Join our Virtual Challenge May 1–31
Sign up for our month-long I CHOP Virtual Activity Challenge. Whether you walk or run, you show your passion for the hospital and commitment to brighter futures for all kids!
Who you’ll help
Donations to I CHOP will transform pediatric healthcare to power critical CHOP programs, propel innovative research and provide compassionate care to our patients.
Photo gallery
Overcast skies couldn’t stop our sneakers or our smiles at our inaugural I CHOP Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge. Check out Saquon Barkley, our patient ambassadors, and thousands who came out to support CHOP.
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor
Philadelphia Insurance Companies has raised more than $2.2 million for CHOP over the past 20 years. As the presenting sponsor of this event, they have expanded their commitment to champion lifesaving care, innovative research, and compassionate services for children and families.
TEAMPHLY has met many memorable patients and families, in addition to our own employees, whose lives have been touched by world-renown care and research at CHOP. We could not be more excited to expand our passionate support by sponsoring this event and helping to raise funds for CHOP’s life-changing mission.
John W. Glomb, Jr.
CEO, Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY)
