Walking With Anthony

An evening of hope, impact & possibility. Newport Beach’s premier philanthropic night.

October 16, 2026 · Thank you for an incredible evening.

Ways to Give

Keep the momentum going — three ways to power recovery.

2026 Results

A record-breaking evening for survivor recovery.

Stand Up For A Cause 2026 set a new record, funding rehab grants, equipment, and life-changing therapy for spinal cord injury survivors across the country. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.

Fund a Rehab Grant

Become a Champion of Hope. Change a life. Restore hope.

More than 300,000 people in the U.S. live with spinal cord injuries, yet many lose access to therapy long before recovery is over. Insurance may stop, but recovery doesn’t. Your support helps provide continued rehabilitation, equipment, and hope when survivors need it most.

Give

Help now. Keep hope moving forward.

With your support, spinal cord injury survivors can continue critical recovery, rehabilitation, and care when insurance stops. Because recovery can’t wait.

Committee

The people behind the evening.

Event Directors
  • Anthony Purcell
  • Micki Purcell
  • Tonya Kowalczyk
Event Co-chairs
  • Krissey Nardecchia
  • John Moroney
Committee Members
  • Mary Jane Buenafe
  • Jordana Chapman
  • Jacqueline Fox
  • Michelle Goeden
  • Julie Gilman
  • Julie Hamilton
  • Dawn Ross Hickey
  • Lisa Iannini
  • Jackie Lamm
  • Libby Lawford
  • Karen Lederman
  • Abby Listo
  • Mary McCracken
  • Fran McKeever
  • Kristi McKnight
  • Jennifer Midgett
  • Christina Naranjo
  • Renee Nicholas
  • Andrea Ostrum
  • Ashley Quick
  • Kristi Rhodes
  • Lisa Spierings
  • Karen Purcell
  • Lisa Van Court
  • Lucille Wagner
  • Holli Winterhalter
Thank You

Until Next Year.

Stand Up For A Cause 2026 was a record-breaking evening for spinal cord injury recovery. Thank you to every sponsor, donor, and guest who made this the most impactful evening yet. The work continues — and so can your support.

Contact info@walkingwithanthony.org
Direct 1 (888) 712-4992
10 . 16 . 2026 Balboa Bay Resort · Newport Beach