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Walk-A-Thon
Sjögren’s Syndrome Walk-a-thons Expand Nationally!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Sign-up Today!
On Sunday, October 19, 2008 the Sjögren’s Society of Canada will hold walk-a-thons across the country to raise awareness and funds for SjSC educational programs and Sjögren’s syndrome research.
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 Oct. 19th. 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!
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 Sjogren’s Syndrome!
Click here to download more information about the walk-a-thons.
Join us on Sunday, October 19, 2008!
Click the links below to learn more about the confirmed walks.
- Milton, ON - Sunday, October 19 at 2:00 PM
Milton, ON
Join Us on Sunday, October 19, 2007
at 2:00 PM
Milton Town Hall
Victoria Park Square Gazebo
34 Brown Street, Milton, ON
This enjoyable, easy 1.2 km route will help raise funds for the SjSC's educational program and jump start our first research initiative!
We are proud to hold this fund raising event again n Milton where the national organization was started.
Show Your Support!
Walk the fun route yourself, or sponsor a participant or team member. Volunteer your time at the event. We encourage everyone to attend to bring awareness for Sjögren's Syndrome. Put posters up in your area to help raise awareness.
Ask Everyone You Know to Support Sjögren's Syndrome!
- Ask family members and friends...
- Colleagues (don't forget your boss)...
- Church members...
- Doctors, dentists and health professionals...
- Local businesses, pharmacies, and merchants you frequent.
How Can You Participate?
Individuals: Walk, run or bike. Sign-up yourself or walk for someone with Sjögren's.
Teams: Recruit 2 or more of your friends and participate as a group. Come up with a fun name for your team!
Prizes are awarded to participants collecting $150 or more in donations.
Sign up by sending an email to info@sjogrenscanada.org with your name, address, phone number and number of people attending. Then click here to download a Walk-a-thon pamphlet and pledge sheet! (Requires Adobe Reader.)
Please collect all donations in advance and bring them with you to the Walk-a-thon. Make cheques payable to the Sjögren's Society of Canada.
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.
Please note that donations are not tax deductible at this time. An application for charitable status is in progress.
Directions to the Walk-a-thon (Milton Town Hall)
Via HWY 401
- exit Hwy 25 Milton - South, continue straight
- turn right onto Main Street at T-intersection (traffic lights)
- turn left onto Brown Street
- turn left onto Mary Street to Parking lots
Via QEW (at Burlington)
- exit Hwy 25/Bronte Rd, North (Milton) (follow Hwy 25 until you reach Milton)
- in Milton, turn left onto Main Street
- turn left onto Brown Street
- turn left onto Mary Street to Parking lots
Click here to see a Mapquest map.