Event Details

​Step 1: Register

START A TEAM     JOIN A TEAM     WALK AS AN INDIVIDUAL

​​Step 2: Recruit and Raise Funds

• Rally your friends and family to join your team from anywhere in the world. 100% of funds raised directly advance MD Anderson's mission to end cancer.
• Participants who raise a minimum of $100 earn their 2024 Boot Walk T-shirt. (More reward levels coming soon.)

​​Step 3: Join Us on Nov. 2, 2024

In Person Attendees

Meet us at the Texas Medical Center for a 1.2-mile walk featuring entertainment along the way. We will walk, rain or shine! Important updates will be shared via email, text and the DonorDrive app.

• Dress comfortably. Boots are encouraged but not required. Stop by the Spirit Gear tent for dedication bibs, stickers, temporary tattoos and more!
• Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
• Four legged friends must stay home.
• Following the walk, there are activities for the whole family. Snacks and water will be provided, and food truck fare will be available for purchase.
• Activities will feature event sponsor areas, photo opportunities, a dedicated kids' zone and more.

Virtual Attendees

Get the most out of your Boot Walk Experience!

• Watch the Opening Ceremony with your teammates before setting off your walk. (The link to watch will be sent to all registered virtual participants.)
• Coordinate your team outfits.
• Gather your friends and family to join your walk.
• Share selfies or videos from the day using #EndCancer.
• Download the DonorDrive app to track your steps and give cancer the boot wherever you are!

If you are in need of volunteer hours, look no further! Please click this 2024 Boot Walk Volunteer Form to sign up today! As a volunteer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the success of this inspiring event, fostering a sense of community, and offering hope to countless individuals. Sign up today and be part of a dedicated team committed to ending cancer, one step at a time.

Are you in need of volunteer hours but unable to attend in-person? Have no fear! Click this 2024 Boot Walk Virtual Volunteer Form to sign up today! As a virtual volunteer, you can make a significant impact by promoting the Boot Walk on social media. Your efforts will help build a supportive community and inspire hope for many individuals affected by cancer. Join us in spreading the word online and be part of a dedicated team working towards ending cancer, one step at a time. Sign up now to make a difference from the comfort of your own home!

What is MD Anderson's Boot Walk to End Cancer?

The Boot Walk to End Cancer is a peer-to-peer fundraising program which supports MD Anderson's mission to end cancer. It consists of a non-competitive 1.2-mile walk. All participants are encouraged to wear their favorite pair of boots to symbolize giving cancer the boot.

Can children participate in the walk?

Yes. Children can participate if they're registered. Registration is free, and there is no fundraising minimum. 

Do I have to wear boots?

While you don't have to wear boots, we think it will be much more fun if you do!

I've previously participated in Boot Walk, but the website does not recognize me. How do i register?

Boot Walk to End Cancer is utilizing a new platform, so all participants must create a new account in 2024. If you have customized page details or contacts you would like us to pull, please email BootWalk@MDAnderson.org for assistance.  

Can I form a team for the walk?

Absolutely! Forming a Boot Walk team makes the experience even more fun. If you already registered as an individual, please email us at BootWalk@MDAnderson.org and we would be more than delighted to create/adjust your team for you. 

What are the responsibilities of the team captain?

Team captains customize the team page, recruit team members, motivate them to fundraise and share event details with the team. Some team captains go above and beyond and create team T-shirts or organize a team fundraising event!

Where can I download fundraising tools?

You can access tools on your fundraising dashboard under the Toolkit tab. 

How much does it cost to participate in the Boot Walk?

There is no registration fee. All participants and teams can focus their efforts solely on raising funds to end cancer. 

Do I need to fundraise?

While fundraising is not required, it is one of the most impactful ways you can support MD Anderson's mission to end cancer.

Is there a fundraising minimum?

There is no fundraising minimum to participate. 100% of all funds you raise will directly support research, education and prevention programs at MD Anderson.

Can you help me with fundraising?

Absolutely! MD Anderson provides helpful tools to support participants' fundraising. From the Boot Walk mobile app to you fundraising dashboard, once you register, we make it easy for you to give cancer the boot! Use our pre-written message templates that link to your own fundraising webpage, and you'll be earning fundraising rewards in no time!  Please feel free to contact us for more tips and one-on-one support at BootWalk@MDAnderson.org.

Can I take donations in the form of cash and check?

Yes! Donations can be made in any form. Cash donations must be converted to a check or money order before being mailed. Please be sure to include the Mail-In Donation Tracking Form when using the mail-in option.  

How do I turn in checks and cash donations?

Please convert all cash into check or money order before mailing it to MD Anderson. Print and complete the Mail-In Donation Tracking Form and enclose the checks and form in one envelope. (Be sure to include BWH24 and the fundraiser's name on the memo line)

Mail all donations and forms to:

MD Anderson - Boot Walk 

P.O. Box 4470 | Houston, TX 77210

When is the fundraising deadline for the Boot Walk?

Fundraising will remain active for the Boot Walk to End Cancer through Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. 

Where do my donations go?

One hundred percent of individual funds raised for the Boot Walk to End Cancer directly support MD Anderson's mission to end cancer. 

How long is the walk?

1.2-miles.

What do I get for signing up?

You get the opportunity to join a community of amazing fundraisers who are united to end cancer and the chance to participate in an unforgettable event supporting a world-class cancer hospital. When you fundraise, you will earn awesome rewards. (Our rewards flyer is coming soon) 

How do I get a Boot Walk t-shirt?

You can earn the event t-shirt by raising a minimum of $100.

Can I make a T-shirt?

Yes. T-shirt designs using the Boot Walk logo must be reviewed and approved by MD Anderson. Use of the MD Anderson master logo is not permitted. Contact BootWalk@MDAnderson.org for more information and to submit your design for review.