Saturday, October 3, 2026 ·
Fontana, WI

Walk the Lake
for Kira Faith

Join the Spedale family and the Forbeck Foundation for a beautiful walk around Lake Geneva, in memory of Kira and in support of childhood cancer research.

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The Spedale family, in collaboration with the Forbeck Foundation, will be hosting the annual Walk the Lake for Kira Faith on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Reid Park Pavilion in Fontana, WI.

Kira Faith Spedale
How it all started

Walking for Kira Faith

Kira Faith Spedale was an 11-year-old triplet and resident of Elmhurst, IL and Fontana, WI. Kira loved Lake Geneva, where she first learned to swim and spent long summer days with her family.

In May 2013, Kira was diagnosed with an inoperable, malignant brain stem tumor called DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) and endured a pioneering fight. Join us to celebrate Kira's life with music, laughter, raffles and fun when we Walk the Lake!

The Forbeck Foundation began in memory of Billy Guy Forbeck, who died of Neuroblastoma in 1984. The Foundation has hosted scientific forums for over 35 years, with many meetings held in Lake Geneva, WI. Walk the Lake funded a Forbeck Forum on DIPG in 2019.

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Funding World-Class Research

Proceeds from Walk the Lake fund an upcoming Forbeck Forum on brain tumor research, a world-class meeting with a diverse group of scientists seeking to improve outcomes for children with cancer.

Chaired by Laura Banaszynski, PhD and Jay Sarthy, MD, PhD, both Forbeck Scholar Award recipients, this meeting has the strong support of Dr. Nada Jabado, a pre-eminent scholar in histone biology in cancer.

  • Jessica Foster, MD
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Nneka Mbah, PhD
    University of Michigan
  • Cassie Kline, MD, MAS
    UC San Francisco
  • Jay Sarthy, PhD
    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
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October 3, 2026

Event Schedule

Registration is open 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Reid Park Pavilion in Fontana, Wisconsin. Please check in at least 15 minutes before your start time.

1
8:30 AM
Full Lake Walk
The full 26-mile circuit of Lake Geneva for our most dedicated walkers
2
12:30 PM
10 Mile Walk
Bus from Reid Park Pavilion to Lake Geneva, then walk back along the shore path
3
3:00 PM
3 Mile Fun Walk
Perfect for families and all fitness levels. Everyone is welcome!
4
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Refreshments at Chuck's
Celebrate with food, music, raffle drawings, and great company
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Logistics & Support

Never walked around the lake before? Don't worry. We've thought of everything. Along the route you'll find information about water stops, restrooms, snack stations, and rest points.

If you need a ride back to Fontana from anywhere on the path, our volunteers are standing by to help.

Contact Jamie at 773-425-5980 to arrange a pickup from the path.

Let's all get out there and go as far as we can for Kira Faith!

Our Supporters

Thank You, Event Sponsors

Their generosity makes Walk the Lake possible every year.