$28,180140%Goal:
$20,000
Kitchener
Hosted by Trinity Village
The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps support local charities who serve and support seniors and their families across Canada. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 16, 2023!
Community Sponsors
Kitchener (Trinity Village) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2023 TGP Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got TGP Day photos or videos you'd like to share, email them to photos@bluesea.org.
Kitchener Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
# | Team Name | Captain | Members | Raised | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Trinity Village | Maria Menounos | 5 | 17,210.00 | |
2 | Trinity Trekkers | Randy Gondosch | 1 | 3,125.00 | |
3 | Board But Not Bored | Mike Gallant | 1 | 1,205.95 |
About Trinity Village
Trinity Village is a not-for-profit charitable organization owned by Lutheran Homes Kitchener- Waterloo, a ministry of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Comprised of the Terraces, the Studios, the Care Centre, and the Adult Day Program, Trinity Village is designed to offer progressive stages of living and specialized care.
At Trinity Village, our mission is to be a caring community that values and fosters the worth and lifestyle of all.
The Grand Parade is our biggest annual fundraising event we participate in. It is a fundraising walk for those who live, work, visit, and are friends of Trinity Village.
This year we will be raising money to ENHANCE RESIDENT ACCESSIBILITY for all entries at the Care Centre and to expand the Studios Tuck Shop service for easier access to everyday items.
Join team Trinity Village in this walk and give generously to support this project by clicking the "Register" and the “Donate” buttons above.
We're better together!
Building Community Since 1972!
Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is September 16, 2023!
StartGoogle Map
2727 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, ON
Start Location: Visitor Parking area in front of Trinity Village Care Centre
Check In/Registration will be open from 9am-10:15am by the Gathering Place doors. Everyone will gather at the visitor parking lot and we will start the walk at 10:30am.
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 2024!
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 16, 2023.
- 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.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Waivers
All participants should register online.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waiver forms will be available at check-in on TGP Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good shoes for walking
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
Handling Money
- 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.
Kitchener Maps
Check out this year's TGP route maps below:
Trinity Village Trail Each loop is 2K
Contact Us
TGP Kitchener 2023
The TGP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email kitchener@thegrandparade.org