Let's Walk

What Let's Walk does

Let's Walk is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded on February 23, 2021, headquartered at 221 Huger Street in Charleston, South Carolina, that provides free walking companionship services to seniors across the Charleston Tri-County area (Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties). The organization was founded by Lynn McCollum-Lasher, a licensed Physical Therapist with 25 years of homecare experience, and operates with a stated team of 17 employees including a Program Coordinator, Caroline Ford. Its core service is a one-on-one Walking Companionship Program in which trained volunteers are paired with seniors; supplementary services include clinician-led Physical Therapist Safety Assessments, weekly Group Walks at Shem Creek (Fridays 1-2 PM), and specialized Low Vision Walker Support, supported by a Volunteer Training Program.

The underlying operating stack is light and uses off-the-shelf tools — Google Forms, SignUpGenius, Better World, Canva, and Land's End for merchandise — rather than a proprietary technology platform. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability or proprietary data flywheel; the differentiator is a human-led, clinician-informed service model with a community of 250+ trained volunteers delivering 5,000+ walks to 200+ seniors since inception.

As a nonprofit, Let's Walk's revenue model is based on individual donations, grants (including from the South Carolina Department of Aging), a structured corporate sponsorship program with Trailblazer ($10,000+), Strider ($5,000+), and Stroller ($2,500+) tiers, branded merchandise, and an annual Stepping Up fundraising event. Anchor sponsors include the SC Department of Aging, Medical Society of South Carolina, Roper St. Francis Foundation, and the Lenhardt family, with office space provided by The Ripple Fund. The organization is currently expanding geographically into Beaufort, South Carolina, with Columbia and Georgetown identified as future targets.

Name

Let's Walk

Legal name

Let's Walk

Website

https://letswalk.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Let's Walk is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 that provides free walking companionship and physical therapist safety assessments to seniors via 250+ trained volunteers across the Charleston Tri-County area, expanding into Beaufort, South Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social, Community & Senior Center Outings Transport (HSABAOAG)

Keywords

• Senior walking companionship
• Volunteer matching service
• Physical therapy assessments
• Nonprofit community health
• Aging mobility programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individual supporters; $10 funds one walk, $50 supports a new volunteer, $100 funds a licensed PT assessment
2. Grants: Funding from government and foundation grants including South Carolina Department of Aging; comprises equal third of Charleston/Berkeley/Dorchester funding
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from local businesses and charitable organizations at Trailblazer ($10,000+), Strider ($5,000+), Stroller ($2,500+), and Walk Club levels; comprises equal third of current funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Let's Walk delivers a free Walking Companionship Program that pairs qualifying aging seniors with trained community volunteers for regular one-on-one walks. Each senior completes a Google Form signup, receives an in-person safety assessment by a licensed Physical Therapist, and is matched with a volunteer in their area, with walk times ranging from 10 minutes to over one hour based on ability. The program, founded by a Physical Therapist with 25 years of homecare experience, addresses physical inactivity and social isolation among seniors in the Charleston Tri-County area.

Product overview

Let's Walk is a single program organization offering a free, therapist-led walking companionship service for seniors. The core product is the Walking Companionship Program, which pairs seniors with trained volunteers for regular one-on-one walks following an initial safety assessment by a licensed physical therapist. Additional offerings include weekly group walks at Shem Creek, specialized Low Vision Walker Support using Human Guide Training, and a Volunteer Training Program. The organization also operates merchandise sales through Land's End and hosts an annual Stepping Up fundraising event. All services are currently focused in the Charleston Tri-County area (Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley Counties) with expansion planned into Beaufort, SC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walking Companionship Program Free program that connects qualifying aging seniors with trained community volunteers for regular one-on-one walks. Each participant receives a personalized walking plan following an initial safety assessment by a licensed Physical Therapist, with walk times ranging from 10 minutes to over one hour based on individual ability. Targeted at seniors in the Charleston Tri-County area experiencing physical inactivity, social isolation, mobility decline, fear of getting lost, or memory issues.
• Physical Therapist Safety Assessments Initial in-person safety assessments conducted by a licensed Physical Therapist for every new senior client before matching with a volunteer. Each $100 in donations funds one such assessment and ensures every participant receives the appropriate level of support for their ability level.
• Weekly Group Walks Organized group walks at Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC, held weekly on Fridays from 1:00–2:00 PM. Open to the broader community and used to engage prospective clients, volunteers, and supporters.
• Low Vision Walker Support Specialized walking companionship for certified low-vision walkers using the Human Guide Training technique. Volunteers with this specialty are flagged with a green hiker icon on the program's volunteer map so clients can be matched appropriately.
• Volunteer Training Program One-hour training program for new volunteers covering Let's Walk guidelines, Human Guide technique, dementia education, background checks, and walk companion best practices. Required before any volunteer is matched with a senior client.
• Stepping Up Fundraising Event Annual fundraising event to support Let's Walk program operations. The 2nd Annual Stepping Up event (planned for 2026) offers corporate sponsorship, individual donations, and event-planning volunteer opportunities.
• Let's Walk Merchandise Let's Walk branded apparel and gear available for purchase through the Land's End business store, used to support and promote the organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ walks completed since 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered trailblazer and minor.

• Medical Society of South CarolinatrailblazerStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor at Trailblazer level ($10,000+). Healthcare professional organization supporting the program.
• The Ripple FundminorOthersProvides office space at 221 Huger St, Charleston, SC for Let's Walk's new downtown office location.
• House of Aleah'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare facility whose residents participate in the walking program; testimonial provided by staff member Shelia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SilverSneakers: Nationwide senior fitness program offering gym and community-based exercise programming for older adults. Comparable as a senior-focused physical-activity engagement platform, though delivered through gym partnerships rather than volunteer matching.
• Walk with a Doc: National non-profit that organizes community walking events led by healthcare providers. Directly comparable to Let's Walk in combining clinical credibility with volunteer-led walking activity for health-focused populations.
• Papa: Tech-enabled platform providing companion and support services to older adults, including transportation and social engagement. Comparable as a paid companionship/mobility-support service addressing senior isolation, though operating as a venture-backed for-profit.
• DUOS: Matches older adults with companions for social engagement, errands, and accompaniment. Direct peer in the senior companionship and mobility-support category, serving Medicare Advantage plans and health plans.
• GoGoGrandparent: On-demand transportation and support service for seniors who don't use smartphones. Comparable in addressing senior mobility and accompaniment needs, with a focus on enabling independence outside the home.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National non-profit offering senior-focused fitness programs including SilverSneakers partnerships, group exercise, and chronic disease programs. Comparable in delivering community-based senior physical-activity programming.
• Honor Technology: Large home care platform offering in-home personal care, companionship, and senior support services. Comparable in addressing senior mobility and social engagement, but operates at much greater scale and scope (acquired Home Instead).
• National Council on Aging: National non-profit advocating for and supporting programs serving older adults, including falls prevention, chronic disease self-management, and community-based aging services. Comparable as a senior-services ecosystem player with a national footprint.
• Meals on Wheels America: National network providing home-delivered meals and wellness checks to seniors. Comparable in mobilizing volunteers to address social determinants of health and social isolation among older adults.
• Village to Village Network: National non-profit network of member-led 'Villages' helping older adults age in place through volunteer-provided services including transportation and social outings. Comparable model of community-based volunteer services for seniors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/letswalk.us
• Instagraminstagram.com/letswalk.us
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lets-walk

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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