22nd Annual Hike for Hope!

The hiking trails are adapted to different levels of ability and experience, from beginners to advanced and include a family route for hikers with their children and grandchildren, and a route for adult hikers seeking a more relaxed pace.

To enjoy the challenging route, you must be prepared for steep ascent and descent sections, be in a fit physical condition, and ready for physical effort.

All hikers are guaranteed a feeling of satisfaction after the finish.

To prepare for the Hike for Hope, we recommend getting out on preparatory trips, or, if necessary, training in a gym.

You are also invited to join us for the "preparation trips" that take place in the months before the March of Hope.

Contact for more information:

Deborah Lustig debpaint@netvision.net.il

The hiking trails will be in the in the Northern Negev and southern Judean Hills regions …walking together and enjoying spectacular views.

Our trails will include hiking part of the recently marked Israel Trail, and part of the older route too. Often, we’ll have views of the Dead Sea, or Masada. Some groups will explore the hills and valleys east of the town of Arad, riverbeds and lookouts you may have never visited before. We hope to bring you all to trails and hikes you’ve never walked, along with your Tsad Kadima hiking friends!

Sponsored hikes are a great way to help important causes like Tsad Kadima and to personally connect with the Land of Israel. It is a fantastic opportunity to hike through some of the most beautiful scenery in Israel, meet and bond with wonderful people from all walks of life, meet Tsad Kadima’s incredible staff and have fun while supporting a great organization and its activities.

Tsad Kadima is an award-winning Israeli non-for-profit organization founded in 1987 by parents of children with Cerebral Palsy and professionals who embarked on a life-changing journey to bring the Conductive Education approach (Petõ) to Israel.

All of the money raised by the Hike for Hope will be used to directly benefit children and young adults with complex physical disabilities.

Tsad Kadima operates educational and rehabilitative centers and programs (including early childhood centers, kindergartens, a special education school, adult day centers and afternoon programs). About 80% of operating costs are covered by government funds. But the remainder must be raised through fundraising efforts like the Hike for Hope.

The Registration fee covers all costs including standard hotel accommodations, food, transportation (from the main site to the hikes and back), lodging, snacks, etc. during the hike.

Cost of Registration (regardless of age)

Early registration (until 31.12.25):

For both nights: 700 NIS.

For one night: 600 NIS

Regular Registration (from 1.1.26 to 1.3.26):

For both nights: 800 NIS.

For one night: 700 NIS

Accommodations are on a first come, first serve basis!

Registration fees are nonrefundable but can be converted into a donation.

The standard registration fee is based on an occupancy of 3 per room at the hotel.

Accommodations upgrades - based on availability:

Single in a room - additional 400 NIS per night

Two in a room - additional 250 NIS per person per night

Garden Room (2 adults and 2 children under 12)

*If you are registering for your family which includes 4 or more family members – regarding your accommodations, a Tsad Kadima staff member will contact you to work out the room configuration.

Fundraising minimum goals:

Adult 3,000 NIS

Couple 5,000 NIS

For each additional child (under 18), add 1,000 NIS up to four children/grandchildren, and then add 500 NIS for every additional child/grandchild (under 18) above four.

For example,

Family of 2 adults and 4 children = 9,000 NIS minimum fundraising goal

Family of 2 adults and 6 children = 10,000 NIS minimum fundraising goal

Hikers from overseas - minimum fundraising goals are the same as above, but in their country currency.

For example, adult from US = $3,000 and couple from US = $5,000.

Our experience shows that your friends, relatives, and colleagues will be moved by your willingness to participate in this physically challenging activity to benefit children and young adults with complex physical disabilities in Israel.

We will prepare a personalized online fundraising campaign page that you can use to give everyone you know the opportunity to donate. We would love to have a picture of you to add to this page. We will assist you in every step of the fundraising process, and provide you with tips how to reach out and follow up effectively - and help you overcome any concerns you might have - all in order to maximize your success – which means success for Tsad Kadima’s children who will able to take steps forward, thanks to your support. We will prepare a sample WhatsApp message and email that can be used to give your contacts the opportunity to be a part of this amazing event.

All donations to Tsad Kadima, and registration fees, are tax deductible in Israel, the U.S. Canada and the U.K. We can also accept donations in Euro and Australian dollars.

Yes and we recommend bringing them!

Hikes are ideal family activities and children 12 and over make great hikers. Children under 12 are welcome to join the family route together with their parents. Children under 15 will require the direct personal supervision of a participating adult. ​

Raising funds for a charitable cause is a wonderful educational and life experience for children and young adults.

Accommodations will be at Roxon Desert Arad Hotel

https://www.roxonhotels.com/roxon-desert-arad-hotel

See above for details regarding the accommodation options.

A hot dinner will be served every evening, with a variety of options for vegetarians as well. Breakfast will be served on Wednesday and Thursday, including refreshments for lunch.

On Thursday afternoon, we will finish the hike with a festive dinner "bar-b-que" according to the best tradition and a closing ceremony and recognition of the hikers.

The food is fully kosher.

Vegetarian/vegan meals will be provided according to what is offered by the hotel.

You need a small day backpack, hat, water containers for at least 4 liters, sunglasses, flashlight, soap/toothbrush/toothpaste, small towel, personal medications, suntan lotion, camera or your cellphone , optional back up battery for your phone, walking/hiking shoes, shoes to change into, cotton or wool socks, WARM clothing for evenings/mornings, sweater/sweatshirt; layered clothing for the hike from short sleeves to long sleeves, rain jacket or poncho; any games or books you might like for the evenings.

Hiking boots are a great investment and highly recommended for the Hike for Hope. Be sure to get professional fitting at outdoor equipment stores and wear your new shoes for several days before the hike to “break them in”. Do not bring worn shoes showing signs of distress – they WILL fall apart when intensively used on a hike like this!

We also recommend considering bringing hiking poles to ease stress on knees and help with stability.

Your personal items will be locked in your rooms during the day. You will only need to carry your water and snacks, phone, etc. during the hike.

Each hiker is required to fill out a participation form with a valid health declaration. For hikers coming from abroad, medical insurance is necessary for their stay in Israel. Israelis are covered by their local health insurance.

Each of the routes will have a medic and first aid equipment.

Hikers are expected to make their own way to the accommodation site in Arad by car or public bus.

Before the hike, we will help as much as possible to match people needing a ride with hikers who have a space in their vehicle. Let Deborah Lustig debpaint@netvision.net.il or the Tsad Kadima office 02-6540062 or email office@tsadkadima.org.il, know if you need help.

The start of the event is on Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026 and the hike begins Wednesday morning.

The hike ends on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in the afternoon.

The 2024 Hike for Hope was phenomenal!

If you’d like to speak with a participant from last year’s Hike for Hope, just let us know by emailing to Office@tsadkadima.org.il