Westerville Education Challenge

08/30/2026

Together, we raised more than $10,000 through Night of Hope race registrations and donations! 💜

Every dollar will go directly back toward supporting student mental health programs throughout Westerville City Schools, including Hope Squad.

Night of Hope may be over, but the impact of your support will continue throughout our schools. Together, we showed up. Thank you! 💜✨

08/27/2026

So grateful to have had NAMI Mid-Ohio join us at our 5th Annual Night of Hope! 💜🧡 Thank you for showing up for our community and for your dedication to mental health and wellness. Partners like you make nights like this possible.

08/25/2026

Check out these amazing photos that long time WEC member Jo Ford Photography took. She brilliantly captures the evening and moments that leave you with a full heart! 🥰

08/25/2026

It took so many people to bring Night of Hope to life. 💜

To everyone who walked or ran, represented a community organization, hosted a vendor table, volunteered, helped plan, worked behind the scenes, sponsored or supported the event—we are incredibly grateful.

And to everyone who registered, invited a friend, shared a post, liked our content or simply helped spread the word: you were part of this, too.

Thank you for showing up for our community, supporting our students and helping us continue spreading hope throughout Westerville. We truly could not have done it without all of you! 💜

08/23/2026

Thank you McVay Elementary School! 🥰

Team McVay showed up for WEC's Night of Hope!

08/22/2026

Today is race day! 🎉💜

We can’t wait to come together for an evening filled with hope, connection, community and fun. Thank you to everyone who registered, volunteered, sponsored or helped spread the word.

We’ll see you soon at Night of Hope! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️✨

08/21/2026

📣 COURSE CHANGE — Night of Hope 5K, 1 Mile & Family Fun Run 📣

Due to recent rains and flooding, we're unable to use the Westerville North Cross Country Course. 🌧️ But don't worry, we'll still be at Westerville North! Here's what's changed:

🏃 5K Run/Walk — now runs on the pavement of North and Heritage
🚶 1 Mile Walk — moved entirely to the track
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun Run — remains on the track

✅ All start times stay exactly the same:

6:00 PM — Family Fun Run
6:15 PM — 1 Mile Walk
6:45 PM — 5K Run/Walk

📍 See the updated course map here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NightOfHope/Page/CourseMaps

This is our final Night of Hope in its current format, and rain or shine, we can't wait to celebrate five years of community impact with all of you tomorrow. 💛

One Night. One Community. One Mission. ❤️🤍

08/20/2026

It’s time for a little Night of Hope trivia! 💡💜

How many Westerville City Schools currently host a Hope Squad?

Drop your guess in the comments—and no peeking at everyone else’s answers first! 👀

Every registration for Night of Hope helps Westerville Education Challenge continue supporting Hope Squads and other important student mental-health initiatives throughout our district. We’ll reveal the answer soon!

08/19/2026

💜 Before we say goodbye to Night of Hope after 5 years...

We want to hear from YOU.

Been with us before? Drop your favorite Night of Hope memory in the comments. 👇

A moment, a photo, a person you walked for; whatever it meant to you. Let's fill this thread with 5 years of hope. 🌟

Join us one last time on August 22: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Westerville/NightOfHope