The Joel Burchfield Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local high school seniors and youth in sports. The organization was created by Dan and Laura Burchfield after their 11 year-old son, Joel, tragically passed away in a drowning accident in 1996 in Moorpark, CA.
The Joel Burchfield Spirit Walk began in 2015 and was born from a need to support the scholarship fund. Dan decided that year to walk 105 miles along the Pacific Coast Highway as a tribute to Joel and as a way to fundraise donations. He wrote a book about this endeavor, My Journey With Joel, and all proceeds go towards supporting the scholarship fund.
Now in its 11th year, The Joel Burchfield Spirit Walk has raised over $100,000 through donations from individual community members and local businesses alike. This has funded scholarships for Moorpark High School Seniors, as well as a newer branch of giving called "Joel's Angels" that supports youth in sports.
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Moorpark Presbyterian Church and Joel's Bridge
This is a free event to attend! Come join the community for breakfast, hear Dan speak, and participate in a walk to Joel's Bridge. Dan will ...
Moorpark Presbyterian Church and Joel's Bridge
Pacific Coast Highway (New Route)
105 Miles - Route to be posted soon! This year's route may differ slightly due to the closures along PCH from the Malibu and Palisades Fires...
Pacific Coast Highway (New Route)
Mailing Address: 12345 Sunnyglen Dr, Moorpark, CA 93021
Together in 2024 we raised nearly $30,000 to go towards scholarships and supporting youth in sports. Thank you to all who donated to make this possible!
Pacific Coast Highway + Virtually
Pacific Coast Highway + Virtually
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Pacific Coast Highway + Virtually
13950 Peach Hill Road Moorpark, CA 93021
13950 Peach Hill Road Moorpark, CA 93021
Pacific Coast Highway + Virtually
Pacific Coast Highway + Virtually
13950 Peach Hill Road Moorpark, CA 93021
13950 Peach Hill Road Moorpark, CA 93021
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