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Host a Rock & Walk

Why Host a Rock & Walk?

  • Create a meaningful remembrance event for families in your area

  • Bring your community together in compassion

  • Honor the life of a child who is forever loved

  • Raise funds that help bereaved families receive the care they deserve

  • Become part of a nationwide movement of healing and hope

Each Rock & Walk reflects the love and heart of the community that hosts it.

How to Become a Rock & Walk Host

Step 1: Submit a Volunteer Host Application

Tell us about yourself, your community, and your heart behind hosting.

Sign up here

Step 2: Introductory Call with TEARS

We’ll review expectations, your vision, and next steps.

Step 3: Event Approval

Once approved, TEARS will:

  • Create your official Classy event page

  • Add your event to our national calendar

  • Send your Rock & Walk Host Handbook

  • Provide branding and templates

Step 4: Plan Your Event

With TEARS guidance and your handbook checklists.

Step 5: Host a Beautiful Rock & Walk

We support—you lead.

Step 6: Post-Event Wrap-Up

TEARS handles donations and acknowledgments.

You send photos and a brief recap.

Volunteer Host Qualifications

People who thrive in this role are:

  • Compassionate and grounded

  • Organized and dependable

  • Connected in their community

  • Able to recruit a small team

  • Respectful of grief and diverse experiences

  • Willing to collaborate with TEARS guidelines

Many successful hosts are bereaved parents or family members wanting to honor their child.

You Are Not Alone — We Will Support You

Hosting a Rock & Walk is an act of love, remembrance, and service.

We will walk beside you as you create a meaningful space for families in your community to honor their child.

Ready to Host a Rock & Walk?

 Apply today to bring hope and healing to your community.

Apply here