WAY2GO!OC 2021

Short review

It's a new tradition! Waymakers annual WAY2GO!OC walk/run will be held virtually again this year. Funds raised will directly support programs guiding individuals in our diverse Orange County communities make their way past conflict and crisis to a place of strength and stability. From coast to coast, enjoy your run/walk anywhere YOU want! This is your virtual race, and we want you to complete it in your style. Sidewalks, trails, treadmill-make this 5K your own! Want to run with a stroller or walk with your pet? Do it! Individuals can choose to run, walk, ride, roll or simply join a team or cheer on their family and friends from the comfort of their home!    Be a Waymaker! Create YOUR own group, allowing family and friends to rally together and raise funds as a team! During the registration process, there is an option to create and/or join a team. There is no obligation to join a team and participation can be done on an individual level!   All participants are encouraged to share their run/walk photos on social media! Please use the following hashtags #Way2GoOC #WaymakersOC so we can cheer on everyone helping to build safer communities in Orange County.   Your Support Makes a Difference! Our Mission
Waymakers builds safer Orange County communities by guiding individuals from diverse communities toward positive and lasting change. Our Vision A safe community where individuals of all ages reach their highest potential, fostering lasting change and positive impact throughout Orange County. Our Programs Every day throughout Orange County, people find hope after trauma. Kids abandoned by adults they trust. Parents of kids lost to gang violence. Individuals scarred by violent crimes. Even families of children in trouble with the law. They don’t simply survive the trauma; they find ways to heal – all with the help of Waymakers, a nonprofit resource helping people find their way since 1972. Whether redirecting youth offenders, helping sheltered children get back on track, unifying troubled families, resolving community conflicts or empowering victims of violence, Waymakers clears the path so clients can advance beyond crisis. By sheltering children, supporting crime victims, counseling families, resolving conflicts, and educating communities, Waymakers assists over 120,000 people each year. By focusing on the immediate needs of the individual and guiding them to make positive, lasting change for themselves, Waymakers’ lasting impact is changing Orange County communities for the better.