I’m proud to announce that my family and I will once again take part in The Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk. Whether you have been personally impacted by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) or know of others, I encourage you to join my family and I on this walk which takes place on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Register today HERE.
Here is what you can expect during this fun-filled family event:
As a parent, there isn’t much we wouldn’t do for our kids. However, some things are out of our control. I often come to this realization when I see posts on my Facebook feed of my friends and their kids at SickKids. While my heart breaks for them and what they have to go through, I also know that we are fortunate to have access to such an amazing organization in our own backyard. My husband and I don’t take this resource for granted and have been supporting SickKids hospital since the day we arrived home from the hospital with our oldest son Kyle.
Last year, I shared two family’s stories about their experience at SickKids (HERE and HERE). Since then, I’ve heard of several other instances where friends and acquaintances have had to use SickKids services including an emergency visit after a fall from a bouncy castle and heart surgery for my close friend’s (3 year-old) daughter. Clearly these things are unpredictable, and while I hope that we never have to go to SickKids ourselves, or anyone else that we know for that matter, I sure am glad that we have access to the amazing staff at the hospital.
The Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk
The Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk is a camp-themed walk to benefit SickKids. This 20km family friendly walk is perfect for any age with different campsites every 5km. There will be games, activities, food, beverages, entertainment and restrooms at each stop. Stroller are encourage and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join in on the fun.
Even Super Heros walk for Sick Kids
Why SickKids?
SickKids treats more than 100,000 patients every year. It is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to improving children’s health and is Canada’s largest, hospital-based child health research institute. There are more than 10,000 staff and volunteers, and 2,000 of those people are dedicated to working in paediatric health research.
Hope to see you there!
I have a soft spot for Sick Kids – thanks for sharing info about this great cause!
What an amazing cause. SickKids has a very special place in my heart. I love how the walk involves the whole family, and it is mind blowing how many staff and volunteers are involved as well.
We too, have been supporters of Sick Kids for over 18 years now and that will not change. I love this walk and the opportunities it will bring to so many. Good luck with the fundraising!
We will be there too! One of my boys has been treated there over the years and it’s been a wonderful experience. SickKids truly is a remarkable hospital with amazing staff and medical professionals.
souncs like a fun event, not to mention a great cause!