Handstand Walk for Kids 2026

Kids Helping Kids Fight Cancer

Handstand Walk is a youth-powered movement supporting pediatric cancer research and families through fundraising, advocacy, and acts of kindness.

At Handstand Walk-a-Thons across the country, young athletes cross their gym floors on their hands, turning their strength into action for kids with cancer.

Together, gymnasts have already walked more than 125 miles on their hands for the cause. High school captains rally their teams. Gyms come together. Kids inspire their communities to act.

Every handstand. Every fundraiser. Every gift moves us closer to better treatments and cures.

WILL YOU JOIN THEM?

Kids are already stepping up. Now we need you.

Your gift directly fuels pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Kids.

$75,000 funds an early pediatric cancer trial.

Every trial starts with an idea. A spark that could lead to a better treatment. What researchers learn can spark the next study, the next discovery, and ultimately change what’s possible for kids with cancer.

Help this team fund the next spark.

DONATE NOW

Help kids fight cancer. 100% of your donation supports pediatric cancer research at MSK Kids.

WHY IT MATTERS

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children in the U.S., yet childhood cancers are considered rare. With limited federal funding and commercial incentives, promising pediatric cancer research often depends on philanthropy.

Kids with cancer shouldn’t have to wait for better treatments.

Your gift gives doctors and scientists resources to pursue new discoveries, test promising ideas, and develop better treatments for children with cancer.

100% TO RESEARCH. REALLY.

Handstand Walk is volunteer-powered. Operating and event costs are covered separately by our founder, coaches, and volunteers - never from the funds we raise.

That means 100% of every donation goes directly to pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

And the discoveries made there can reach far beyond one hospital, helping advance how childhood cancers are understood and treated everywhere.

MORE THAN A WALK-A-THON

What began with kids walking on their hands has grown into something much bigger.

Young people lead teams. Host fundraisers. Make cards for children in treatment. Sell lemonade and jewelry. Raise awareness. Advocate for change. And inspire entire communities to show up for kids with cancer.

Handstand Walk gives young people the chance to discover something powerful: You don’t have to be grown up to make a difference. Kids helping kids. Turning challenges upside down. Funding the research that can change what’s possible.