Originally delivered on 3/31/2025 1:45 pm

SUBJECT: Rock the Walk 2025 - Final Results

The Results Are In!

What an Incredible Fundraising Journey!

Forestdale School, you did it! Over the past few weeks, our students, families, and friends have come together in an incredible show of support, generosity, and school spirit. Thanks to your dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work, we’ve achieved something truly amazing!


While we may not have hit our overall goal of $30,000, we did raise an incredible $21,309—a huge accomplishment! Along the way, we celebrated so many milestones, with students going above and beyond their personal goals and classrooms working together to reach their team goals (see the By the Numbers section for a summary of these milestones). The energy, determination, and school spirit shown throughout this fundraiser have been nothing short of inspiring!

Remember to get ready to ROCK THE WALK and celebrate all the amazing efforts of our Forestdale community! Join us this Friday, April 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Forestdale School for a night of fun, excitement, and recognition!


  • 👟 Walk the 2-lap route with friends and family!
  • Look out for your star along the route if you raised $60 or more!
  • 👕 Show off your Rock the Walk swag! If you earned a T-shirt or sweatshirt, be sure to wear it proudly!


But that’s not all—enjoy delicious food, great music, and a fun photo booth, provided by PopIn Booths, to capture all the memories of this special night! 

Let's come together to celebrate the dedication, hard work, and generosity that made this fundraiser a HUGE success! See you there!

And The Winners Are...

After weeks of incredible teamwork, determination, and generous support, the results are in! The competition was fierce, but these top fundraisers earned their bragging rights (and some well-deserved prizes)!

Top Individual Fundraisers

Grade K - 4

🥇 1st: Colin Dunleavy (1st Grade) – $1,330
🥈 2nd: Henry Peale Sloan (2nd Grade) – $790
🥉 3rd: Amir Wade-Deleveaux (2nd Grade) – $600

Grade 5 - 8

🥇 1st: Lyla Golden Bates (6th Grade) – $800
🥈 2nd: Brayden McDougall (7th Grade) – $500
🥉 3rd:A tie! Aidan Gallagher (6th Grade) & Gracie Golden Bates (5th Grade) – $400 each!

Family Champions

🥇 1st Place: Team Golden Bates – $1,615
🥈 2nd Place: Team Camell – $665
🥉 3rd Place: Team Carlton – $625

Classroom Pizza Party Winners

Grade K-4

🥇Team McManus (1st Grade) – $2,240

Grade 5 - 8

🥇 Team Kane (6th Grade) – $2,510

The Ice Cream Party Winners

Grade K-4

🥇 2nd Grade – $3,115

Grade 5 - 8

🥇 6th Grade – $5,293

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our winners! But beyond the prizes, this fundraiser was a true team effort, and every single student, family, and donor helped make this a huge success. Thank you for your support, energy, and commitment to Forestdale!

Cheers to our Students

Shining Stars

Shout out to our students who raised the minimum individual goal on Friday, March 28. 

  • Cali-Rae Anzalone
  • Katherine Rice
  • Ryan LoPilato
  • Corrina Price
Raffle Winners

Congratulations to our lucky winners! 

  • Gabriel Dos Santos
  • Jason Lamb
  • Nicholas Faria
  • John James
  • Aaron Khanal
  • Bistrat Ytbarek
  • Simone Smith
  • Breylin Boulon
  • Maximus Brewer-Xi
By the Numbers

Our Forestdale community came together in an amazing way! Check out these incredible milestones:

  • 119 students participated, showing their school spirit!
  • 111 students hit the $60+ mark, earning their stars on the route!
  • 👕 84 students surpassed $100+, earning their Rock the Walk T-shirt—way to go!
  • 🏆 28 students crushed $250+, earning a Rock the Walk sweatshirt for their incredible efforts!
  • 🎉 5 students went above and beyond, raising more than $500+ and earning themselves a $25 gift card!
  • 🙌 464 individual donations were made—WOW!
  • 🏫 26 classrooms joined in on the fun!
  • 🎯 6 teams reached their class goal—way to go!
Thank You

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous donations and supporting our fundraiser! 

  • Bravo
  • Swan Boats
  • Central Rock Gym
  • Mayor Christenson
  • Malden Fire Department
  • Holy Cow Ice Cream
  • Isabella Steward Gardner Museum
  • Mystic Aquarium
  • Old Town Trolley
  • ICA Museum
  • Roger Williams Zoo
  • Coolidge Corner Theatre
  • Level 99
  • Xtreme Craze
  • Tree Top Adventures
  • Malden Police Department
  • Boda Borg
  • North Shore Music Theater
  • Charles River Boat Company
  • PEM
  • Rock Spot Climbing
  • Boston Duck Tours
  • JP Licks
  • Greater Boston Stage Company

Once again THANK YOU to every student who participated, every family member who cheered them on, and every friend who donated to help our school. Your contributions have made a real impact, and we are beyond grateful for this incredible community. See you all at the ROCK THE WALK!

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -