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Looking for a meaningful and impactful date idea that combines love, compassion, and fundraising for a good cause?
The annual Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope event takes place on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in cities across Canada and we’re getting ready to lace up our sneakers!
The event is not only an opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones but also a chance to support a crucial cause. You’ll be joining a passionate community committed to raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research and support.
Together, we can make a real difference and bring hope to those affected by ovarian cancer.
About The Walk
3000 Canadians are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and many won’t live to see another five years. There’s something we can do as a community to help change that.
The Walk of Hope is the largest and most powerful event of its kind in the country. It is the only walk in Canada to direct all attention and fundraising towards improving outcomes and saving the lives of people living with and at risk of ovarian cancer.
Held annually during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September, this family-friendly event raises vital funds to provide support, enable vital research, and fuel advocacy efforts across Canada. To date, this event has raised over $32 million to help save lives!
You can participate in this year’s walk by registering to attend an in-person event in your city, or register as a virtual participant and walk the route of your choice.
In-Person Walk Locations
Fraser Valley (Abbotsford): Mill Lake Park, 32960 Mill Lake Rd, Abbotsford
Okanagan Valley (Kelowna): Mission Creek Regional Park, 2363 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
Vancouver and Lower Mainland: Queen Elizabeth Park, 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver
Victoria: Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria
Calgary: North Glenmore Park, 7305 Crowchild Trl South West, Calgary
Edmonton: Kinsmen Sports Centre, 9100 Waterdale Hill, Edmonton
Ottawa/Gatineau: Andrew Haydon Park, 3169 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
Toronto: Ashbridges Bay Park, 1561 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto
Montreal: Angrignon Park, 3400 Boulevard des Trinitaires, Montreal
Halifax: Halifax Waterfront Development, 1751 Lower Water St, Halifax
For a full list of in-person walk locations, click here.
Fundraising
All proceeds support Ovarian Cancer Canada, the only national charity dedicated to overcoming this disease.
Some of the initiatives that are powered by the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope event include investing in ovarian cancer research, providing support for Teal Sisters living with ovarian cancer and families, and advocacy efforts.
How to Register
Are you ready to walk?! All you have to do is select a walk location (or select your province’s virtual option), and choose whether you’d like to register as an individual or a team.
Next, set a goal on your fundraising page and invite your friends and family to join you! The funds you raise can be gathered online or sent by mail with pledge forms to:
Ovarian Cancer Canada
Attn: Walk
205-145 Front Street East
Toronto ON M5A 1E3
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