Between
a Walk and
a Hard Place
Rally your community around people in hard places.
A peer-to-peer fundraising walk built for American charities serving those who are displaced, vulnerable, or exploited.
Your Work Is Our Why
Hard Place Walk is built for registered US-based charities that:
If this P2P fundraising event sounds like the right fit for your charity, let’s talk!
Your Best Fundraising Year Starts Here
If you’re looking to raise unrestricted funds, find new donors, and launch an annual campaign your community will rally around, Hard Place Walk can help:
What Makes This Walk Different
You show up every day for people in hard places. Hard Place Walk gives your community a meaningful way to do the same.
Built for This Cause
Hard Place Walk was created exclusively for charities serving people who are displaced, vulnerable, or exploited. Walkers, donors, and sponsors immediately understand who they’re showing up for and why it matters.
A Distance for Everyone
From a casual 2 km or 5 km walk to the Hard Way (25 km) or Harder Way (50 km), there’s a challenge for everyone. Those who can’t attend in person can still take part by walking and fundraising anytime in September.
Everything Stays Local
Money raised stays in your community for the people you serve. When people can see their impact close to home, they give more generously and bring others with them.
A Community That Comes Back
Across Blue Sea’s nationally franchised events, more than 75,000 people have participated and 95% recommend the experience. Hard Place Walk is the kind of event people look forward to year after year.
The Engine Behind Your Event
When you sign up to host the Hard Place Walk, you’re gaining access to a proven model that has helped charities raise more than $130 million. Here’s what we bring:
A Team Behind Every Step
Running a fundraising event often means wearing ten hats at once, and the pressure to hit your goals can feel heavy. Partnering with Blue Sea means you won’t have to carry it alone. We show up for you with:
Coaching
Our experienced P2P fundraising campaign coaches help you every step of the way with group training and private coaching.
Encouragement and Connection
We cheer you on throughout the campaign! Whether you need a pep talk or a second opinion, we’re there to encourage, advise, or connect you with the right person.
Troubleshooting
If you run into challenges or roadblocks, we’ve likely seen it (and solved it!) before. Count on us to help with industry-leading response times.
We’re ready to partner for your success.
Explore Partnership$0 Investment
The best news of all, becoming a Hard Place Walk charity partner requires zero upfront investment. The more you raise, the more you keep with guaranteed payout rates of 70% to 85%. A small percentage of funds raised remain with Blue Sea to cover the costs of supporting your campaign and the national P2P event.
Explore Partnership
We partner with a limited number of charities for each event. If you think your organization would be a great fit, tell us why. We’re all ears.
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