The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps support local charities who provide essential care and service for aging Canadians. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 21, 2024!
Brantford Scoreboard
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Teams
Walkers
#
Team Name
Captain
Members
Raised
1
Lucy's Strollers
Lucy Marco
1
250.00
2
Colleen's Sole Mates
Colleen Goupil
1
20.00
3
Erma's Army
Linda Moyer
1
4
Friends Of GRCOA
Linda Moyer
1
5
Golden Agers
Michelle Jamieson
1
6
Between a Walk and a Hard Pace
Annette Minutillo
1
7
VitaHeal HomeCare Crew
Courtney Lucas
1
#
Name
Team Name
Donors
Raised
1
Lucy Marco
Lucy's Strollers
1
250.00
2
Colleen Goupil
Colleen's Sole Mates
1
20.00
3
Linda Moyer
Erma's Army
4
Linda Moyer
Friends Of GRCOA
5
Michelle Jamieson
Golden Agers
6
Annette Minutillo
Between a Walk and a Hard Pace
7
Courtney Lucas
VitaHeal HomeCare Crew
About Grand River Council On Aging
A registered charitable non-profit organization, the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) is a backbone organization dedicated to encouraging and engaging the development of an “age-friendly” City of Brantford, County of Brant, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
In partnership with the municipalities and community organizations, the GRCOA collaborates, facilitates and participates in age-friendly awareness/planning focus groups and workshops, both virtually and in person.
Bi-weekly virtual Community At Home Workshops and Newsletters, maintenance of the INFO HUB with 350+ links to community events, activities and resources and a Seniors Discount Directory are examples of how the GRCOA promotes the voice of seniors, and encourages community engagement which in turn, decreases the impact of social isolation that can contribute to loneliness and health issues.
Event Day Details
Save the date - TGP Day is September 21, 2024!
Start
Kiwanis Field
On Kiwanis Way
Brantford, Ontario
N3S 3M8
After parking at Pauline Johnson CVS, enter the field through the gates behind the school. The track will be marked with a start and finish line.
Participants will be encouraged to do 6 laps of the track.
Schedule
10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
11:00 am: Move Send-off
12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025!
Not able to join us at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
Route Distances: We have a great route where you can walk 2.5 km or 5 km with us.
Rest Stop: There will be one rest stop with yummy snacks and drinks.
Signage: The route will be well-signed with our bold burgundy TGP signs.
Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route.
Walkers 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
All walkers check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
T-shirts! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a TGP shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade, but most walkers raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.
Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the TGP Head Office.
Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to The Grand Parade with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to TGP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
Cash: You have 2 options:
1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
2. Write a cheque (made out to “The Grand Parade”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the TGP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Benefits of Supporting the Grand River Council on Aging
Enhancing seniors’ lives: Your support helps fund programs and activities that engage, educate, and connect seniors in Brantford, Brant county, and Six Nations.