Walk the Lake
for Kira Faith

Saturday, October 3, 2026 ·
Fontana, WI

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.

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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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.

Walk the Lake participants
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Funding World-Class Research

Walk the Lake has made a direct and lasting impact on pediatric cancer research. Proceeds from past events have funded Forbeck Forums right here in Lake Geneva, intimate and invite-only scientific meetings that bring together the world's top researchers to collaborate on cures for childhood cancers.

In 2019, Walk the Lake helped fund the Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma forum, bringing together leading oncologists, neurosurgeons, and scientists to tackle DIPG, the very diagnosis that took Kira Faith. In 2025, proceeds helped fund Nucleosome Structure and Function in Cancer, a cutting-edge meeting exploring how histone mutations drive pediatric and adult malignancies, with direct implications for future DIPG therapies.

These meetings spark collaborations, generate new research directions, and accelerate progress toward cures. See the full list of Forbeck Forums ›

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Sponsorship Levels

We rely on supporters like you to continue our efforts in advancing cancer research through collaboration. Custom sponsorship amounts are always welcomed.

Gold Sponsor
$1,000

Recognized in our annual newsletter, on the website, on event signage, and in social media posts before the event.

Silver Sponsor
$500

Recognized in our annual newsletter, on our website, and on social media before the event.

Bronze Sponsor
$250

Recognized in our annual newsletter and on our website.

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