Rays of Hope 2025

HOPE STARTS HERE.

Since 1994, Rays of Hope has been committed to improving the breast health of people in our communities with quality and compassion. The Walk & Run Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer has grown from 500 to over 20,000 participants and has raised over $17.7 million for our community.

It seems that nearly everyone today has been touched by breast cancer, in some way. Perhaps you, someone in your family or a friend is facing the battle. But it does not have to be faced alone. That's why Rays of Hope is here.

In partnership with the Baystate Health Breast Network and Baystate Health Foundation, funding benefits research at the Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research, breast cancer programs and services, outreach and education, and awards grants to various community support programs and organizations right here in Western Massachusetts.

JOIN US ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th AS WE WALK TOWARD THE CURE!

Register as an individual or join a team to participate in the Walk & Run and commit to playing a crucial role in advancing breast cancer research, supporting survivor programs in Western Massachusetts, and expanding patient education and resources across the Baystate Health Breast Network. The Rays of Hope Walk & Run offers a fun, family-friendly fundraising opportunity that also helps support breast cancer survivors. Start fundraising today and walk with us on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Forest Park, Springfield toward the cure of breast cancer.