2011 WALK-A-THONS
Standup for for Sjögren's Syndrome on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 2pm!
It is time to make our Sjögren's voices heard while raising funds for the 2nd most common rheumatologic disease!
Want to participate or start a Walk-a-thon in your community?
Contact the Sjögren's Society of Canada at
1-888-558-0950
or email: info@sjogrenscanada.org
The Walk-a-thons are designed to bring collective attention to Sjögren's syndrome and highlight the need for increased research and support for patients living with the disease. Help raise funds for the SjSC's educational programs and Sjögren's syndrome research while raising the profile of the disease. Bring your family and friends to a Sjögren's Syndrome Walk-a-thon in your area!
Sign-up and take part. Volunteer to host a walk in your community, it can be a large gathering or a few friends and family members. Other ways to participate are join a walk, support someone else, volunteer at, or sponsor an event. We can assist you in planning.
You are not confined to hosting your walk on the Oct. date. We would be pleased to work with you to find a suitable date for your group. It's time to get out in the community and raise awareness and show your support for Sjögren's syndrome!
All donations over $15 are tax deductible, FED Charitable #81858 8956 RR0001
How Can You Participate?
Volunteer to Host a Walk in Your Community - The SjSC will help you get started and make your Walk-a-thon a success.
Join a Walk Locally - Individuals and Teams: Sign-up and participate yourself or walk on behalf of someone with Sjögren's. Start a team. Recruit 2 or more of your friends and participate as a group. Come up with a fun name for your team!
Support a Walker - Sponsor a walker, a team or walk yourself.
Sponsor a Walk-a-thon - If you have an interest in making a larger contribution which may include support such as a financial donation or donating water and snacks for the event.
Volunteer - Bring your enthusiasm and volunteer your time to help at the event. Volunteers contribute to making the event successful.
Increasing Awareness - Join us at the event to show your support and bring awareness to Sjögren's syndrome.
Ask everyone you know to support you and Sjögren's syndrome.
It is time to make our Sjögren's voices heard while raising funds for the 2nd most common rheumatologic disease!
To find out how you can host a walk-a-thon in your area or participate in an
event, please contact the Sjögren's Society of Canada at
1-888-558-0950 or
email
info@sjogrenscanada.org
Help Raise Awareness and Show Your Support at Walk-a-thons for Sjögren's Syndrome!
Join us on Sunday, October 16, 2011!
If you cannot attend, you can still help raise funds. Please mail donations to:
Sjögren's Society of Canada
c/o 32 Oneida Drive
Brantford, ON, N3S 0A8
Confirmed walks:
... will be posted here as available.