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Thursday, May 15th, 4:00 - 9:00pm
Our Town Brewery

$1 from every beer sold benefits A Week Away

11th Annual Caleb Walker
Memorial Golf Tournament

Friday, August 22nd
Hershey Country Club

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April 2025

The Power of Hope: How Small Acts of Support Can Transform Lives

When someone is facing a serious illness, life can feel uncertain and overwhelming. In these moments, hope can be a lifeline—offering strength and comfort. As Hoosier Mental Health writes: "Hope helps give us the courage and motivation to keep pushing forward when we are ready to throw in the towel and overcome the significant challenges in front of us. It helps us problem-solve, connect to our resources and support systems for assistance, and take action when we have little control over our situation." But hope doesn’t have to come in big, sweeping gestures. It’s often found in the smallest, simplest acts of kindness—a text message, a warm meal, or just sitting with someone. Here are ways you can spread hope, one act at a time.

Lynch Family

Apart from Livvy having a bald head, nobody knew that our family was any different from anyone else. We were normal.

Mizak Family

I have been battling this disease for eleven years. The past two years have been the hardest. It’s easier to feel overwhelmed with five kids, laundry, chemo, scans... So thank you, A Week Away team! I do feel well rested and relaxed after our respite. Ready to keep fighting this fight!

Robinson Family

The respite was very well needed. I was able to be relaxed, care free and spend time with my family. My most memorable time was being on the beach with my family and seeing the smile on Riley's face as she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. We really appreciate the wonderful experience that you have given us. The trip for the week was exactly what we needed to regroup as a family and enjoy one another on good terms.

Schaefer Family

We had an amazing time as a family. Made good family memories and relaxed. We came home feeling relaxed and ready for life — real life. Thank you for everything. We were able to build memories as a family. That's what our boys will remember — not the hospital visits or the pin-pricks.

Our Founder

The story behind A Week Away

Caleb Walker

December 8th, 1990 — December 3rd, 2014

A Week Away was an idea that originated from a weekend trip to Ocean City, New Jersey. My best friend and I were gifted this opportunity by someone who felt I could use some time away. It had been almost four years since doctors had diagnosed me with Stage III Anaplastic Ependymoma, a rare and aggressive form of Cancer that attacks the brain and spine.

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