2026 Wear Orange Peace Walk

To our incredible Chester community and fellow Hope Dealers,

Thank you for walking with us.

On behalf of Chester Community Coalition, I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for the 5th Annual Wear Orange Gun Violence Prevention Peace Walk, Futures Over Funerals. Whether you walked beside us, volunteered your time, donated resources, or simply showed up in spirit, you became part of something powerful.

This Peace Walk has never just been about a single day. It's about reminding our community that we choose futures over funerals, that every young person in Chester deserves the chance to grow up, dream big, and thrive. The energy, love, and unity we felt together are a direct reflection of what's possible when a community decides to show up for itself.

To our partners, sponsors, elected officials, survivors, and families who shared their voices, thank you for your trust and your courage. To every volunteer who gave their time, thank you for your hands and your heart. And to every neighbor who simply came out to stand with us, thank you for proving that Chester is stronger together.

This work doesn't end when the walk does. We carry this momentum forward every single day, and we're grateful to have you beside us as we continue building a safer, healthier future for our community.

With gratitude and hope,

Lashira Council

Executive Director