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There are days that remind you why community matters. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 — the 24th annual CHOP Buddy Walk® & Family Fun Day at Lincoln Financial Field — was one of those days for the YMCA Adventure Guides. We came as Team Mac & Cheese, we cheered and played, and we left with fuller hearts and a deeper understanding of what it means to give back. Registration began at 9:30 a.m. and by 10:30 the program had everyone smiling. At 11:30 a.m. we joined the ceremonial lap — kids, parents, siblings, and friends walking together — and the whole arena hummed with joy and purpose until the event wrapped at 1 p.m. Our team parked in Lot K at the North Entrance and spilled onto the grounds to enjoy moon bounces, carnival games, face painting, character appearances, music, and delicious food and beverages. ...