Help us raise much-needed funds in support of programs and services that help make a difference for people of all ages living with physical disablilities.
March of Dimes Walk 'n' Roll is a great opportunity for local "champions" -- volunteers or fitness groups who want to get active, improve their fitness, foster a spirit of community involvement and help a worthwhile cause.
Sunday January 27, 2008. Kingston, ON
Sunday February 3, 2008. St. Catharines, ON
Saturday, February 16, 2008. London, ON
January is March of Dimes month as well as the launch of our annual Door-to-Door campaign and we want to end it with a lively, community strengthening event for all ages and abilities. Our goal is to continue to recognize the important contribution that March of Dimes and our consumers have already made to our community and to support our vision of a society fully inclusive of people with disabilities.
Participants will be asked to seek out pledges from friends, family, neighbours, coworkers,etc. In return, participants will commit to walk, or roll, for the duration of the event.
We hope you can join us.
Your contribution makes a difference -- thank you!
How do I get involved?
It's easy. Simply call our March of Dimes office or e-mail your local contact to register as a perticipant in the Walk 'n' Roll event. Then use the pledge form to keep a record of pledges raised. Registered participants who raise a minimum of $50.00 will receive a free t-shirt. When you register, your name will be entered in the draw for some awesome prizes!
If you are walking, be sure to come prepared wearing comfortable shoes. A water bottle may also be a good idea.
We hope to see you there!
Did you know...
By the year 2020, it is estimated that 1 in 5 Ontarians will have a limiting disability?
Approximately 1 in 8 Canadians lives with a disability - that's over 3.6 million?
Over half of older seniors (aged 75+) have disabilities?
For parents and children with physical disabilities who need help with family responsibility, only 32% have access to all the support they need?
Over 51% of working age people with disabilities are not part of the labour force?
March of Dimes is the largest charitable rehabilitation organization in Ontario, providing a wide range of programs and services to individuals with physical disabilities.
For more information on any of these programs and services, please visit our web site at www.marchofdimes.ca