CrossWalk 2026 - Pilgrimage Fundraiser
CrossWalk is two things: a prayer pilgrimage across Hamilton and a fundraising event.
It is a personal fundraising effort to support Ian’s work as Director as he transitions into a more permanent role with GOHOP. Contributions help cover his time, travel, and expenses allowing him to continue serving and praying for our community and engaging in other prayer related ministries.
You are invited to join Ian as he does a four-day prayer pilgrimage across Hamilton, walking, reflecting, and praying over our city. Each day we will follow a planned route with prayer stops, scripture anchors, and opportunities for personal reflection.
The pilgrimage is designed to be accessible to everyone, with moderate daily distances broken up over four weeks. Whether you walk the full route or join for part of a day, this is a chance to slow down, pray, and experience the city in a new way.
GOAL
Our goal is to raise $400 in new monthly support. This could be 10 people at $40 each or 20 people at $20 each, or any combination of these.
This will increase the director’s monthly stipend, bringing it to $1600.
Although receiving monthly donations is the easiest way to reach our goal in a sustainable way, we are happy to receive one-time donations also.
DETAILS
Dates - Four Thursdays in April
Day 1 - April 2: Confederation Park → Victoria Park (13 km - 3 hours)
Day 2 - April 9: Victoria Park → Webster Falls (10.5 km - 2.5 hours)
Day 3 - April 23: Water Reserve Park, Mount Hope → Dr. William Bethune Park (9 km - 2 hours)
Day 4 - April 30: Dr. William Bethune Park → Pier Four Park (9 km - 2 hours)
Times
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM each morning
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Estimated Finish: 12:30–1:00 PM
Why Join?
Experience a unique prayer journey through Hamilton.
Encounter God’s presence in city streets, trails, and parks.
Support the work of GOHOP.
Connect with others in the community through shared experience, reflection and prayer.
How to GET INVOLVEd
Join us for prayer at the beginning or end of a day.
Walk with Ian for part of a day, a whole day or all four days.
Volunteer to meet walkers at the end point and drive them back to their car at the start.
Pray for safety and success for CrossWalk 2026.
There are several ways to donate:
Online - Go to our CanadaHelps campaign page to donate online. The online campaign is active until May 2.
E-transfer - Send money to donate@gohop.ca. Include “CrossWalk 2026” in the note.
Cash - Give money directly on days we walk in April.
Cheque - Give on days we walk or mail to GOHOP, Box 57022, Jackson Square, Hamilton, ON L8P 4W9. Click here to learn more about donating by cheque.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a snack
Wear weather-appropriate clothing. We will walk, rain or shine!
Bring small backpack or bag and sunscreen if it’s sunny