WALTER'S CHATHAM WINGMEN

Every step helps save lives. That’s why our team has signed up to fundraise for the St. Jude Walk as we join the nationwide movement to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and support those who need us most — the kids of St. Jude.

JOIN our CHATHAM HILLS WALK for our Chatham neighbors Judy and Keith Wypyszynski's grandson Walter who was a St Jude’s Child. 

REGISTER ON OUR TEAM LINK 

https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Walk/Walk?team_id=320539&pg=team&fr_id=160938

WALTER’S CHATHAM WINGMEN 

St. Jude Walk - Indianapolis, IN
September 27, 2025

White River State Park - Celebration Plaza
Indianapolis, IN

Here is Walter's Story: 

On August 17, 2017 at just three years old, Walt arrived at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  What was thought to be a swollen spot on his foot was diagnosed as Stage IV alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma.  He was facing very long odds.

With the amazing doctors and staff at St. Jude, Walt was given just over three more years of some challenging times but also times to just be a kid.  Walt taught us all many lessons from having immense courage and bravery when dealing with uncertainty and scary experiences, to not being afraid of using your larger-than-life imagination to make the best out of every situation.  Most importantly, Walt reminded us that the time we have with our loved ones is precious.

On May 2, 2021, just a month after his seventh birthday, Walt received his angel’s wings.  St. Jude gave Walt and his family their love, support and continued commitment to find cures for the diagnosis no parent should ever face with their child  – Cancer.

Forever in our Hearts!

Can we count on you to make a donation or join our team?

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

In addition to supporting groundbreaking research, your donation or participation also helps ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – so they can focus on helping their child live. You can help us make a difference.

Thank you for supporting us and the lifesaving work happening at St. Jude today.