British Columbia/Yukon
VIRTUAL EVENT
June 1- 10, 2012
No Gutsy Walk near you? No worries! Our VIRTUAL GUTSY WALKS are taking place anywhere and everywhere on June 10th.
Registration: Anytime (Start collecting your pledges)
Warm-Up: Be sure to do that!
Kick-Off: June 10, 2012
Finish Time: June 10, 2012
Join us and thousands of others across Canada to raise awareness for the much-needed funds towards IBD research. Our virtual events take place on June 10th, around your schedule. Get online pledges from your family, coworkers and friends then walk, run, roll or stroll around your community. Or get a group together and walk in honour of over 200,000 Canadians who are suffering from Crohn’s disease and or ulcerative colitis. Every dollar helps, and we thank you.
Click here and register your team or yourself for your province's virtual Gutsy Walk.
You can also download a pledge form from our website and mail it to your CCFC Regional Office along with the money raised before July 2, 2012 and you will be eligible to receive some great prizes.
ABBOTSFORD
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Trethewey House, 2313 Ware Street, Abbotsford
The walk will start at Trethewey House at MSA Museum in Abbotsford, off Ware Street. There is parking and washrooms on site. Food and refreshments are available after the walk.
Length of Walk: 5 km
Registration Time: 9:00 AM
Warm-Up Time: 9:45 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Finish Time: 12:00 PM
For more information please contact Nina at 604-504-7799 or Steve by email at hengill6@yahoo.com.
My name is Jillian and I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age eight. I am now 12. It has been a very difficult journey for me. In March 2010, I had 23 cm of small intestine removed. I now have the disease in my esophagus and stomach. I try not to let my disease stop me from doing things. My biggest wish in life is to find a cure for Crohn's and colitis. Last year I raised $1,500 – I have set an even higher goal amount to raise this year. Please walk in the Gutsy Walk on Sunday, June 10th, 2012. Thank you for helping me find the cure!
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KAMLOOPS
Sunday, June 10, 2012
McArthur Island Xeriscape Garden
Located on the north bank of the Thompson River, McArthur Island is home to many sports & recreational facilities. Amenities include wheelchair access, washrooms and parking. The walk is a loop around beautiful McArthur Island.
Length of Walk: 1 km
Registration Time: 9:00 AM
Warm-Up Time: 9:45 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Finish Time: 12:00 PM
For more information contact Pam at 250-434-4298 or Cathy at 250-851-9362 or email bliault@telus.net.
My name is April and I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when I was 30. I began a regime of medication to help my symptoms. Now my colitis is considered under control with ongoing medication. It is only with the help of Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada and their continuous research that I am able to live such a full and productive life; for that I am truly grateful. I work part time as a massage therapist, as well as teach math and pharmacology to LPN students. I also train and run in half and full marathons. I am active, healthy and happy with my life and will continue to advocate for finding a cure.
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NANAIMO
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Maffeo Sutton Park, 50 Arena Street, Nanaimo
To get to Maffeo Sutton Park, which is located at 50 Arena Street, turn onto Front Street and take the first left into the park. There is plenty of parking and washrooms are available at registration. There is food and refreshments after the walk. The walk is 2.5 or 7.5 or a 10 km walk or run.
Length of Walk: 2.5, 7.5 or 10 km
Registration Time: 12:30 PM
Warm-Up Time: 1:15 PM
Start Time: 1:15 PM
Finish Time: 3:00 PM
For more information, please contact Mohammed at nanaimo@ccfc.ca.
My name is Jillian and I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age eight. I am now 12. It has been a very difficult journey for me. In March 2010, I had 23 cm of small intestine removed. I now have the disease in my esophagus and stomach. I try not to let my disease stop me from doing things. My biggest wish in life is to find a cure for Crohn's and colitis. Last year I raised $1,500 – I have set an even higher goal amount to raise this year. Please walk in the Gutsy Walk on Sunday, June 10th, 2012. Thank you for helping me find the cure!
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SURREY
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Bear Creek Park, 88th & King George Blvd., Surrey
You can enter Bear Creek Park from 88th Avenue. There is plenty of parking. There are washrooms located near registration. There will be food and refreshments after the walk.
Length of Walk: 5 km
Registration Time: 9:00 AM
Warm-Up Time: 9:45 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Finish Time: 12:00 PM
For more information, please contact Suzy Stanton at 604-990-0503 or sstanton@ccfc.ca.
2012 Honourary Chair
Hi! My name is Kade, I am 5 years old. I have had ulcerative colitis since I was just 2 ½. When I feel good, I love to go skiing, camping, and skating with my family – I am really fast now! Colitis sucks because I have to go to the bathroom A LOT, it's painful and it makes me stay home from school. I had to stay in the hospital for 5 months when I was diagnosed. I didn't get to see my brother and friends. I take medication every day and I often have to go get "pokes". People always tell me that I am a trooper but I am just trying to do the things my brother does. I have great friends and family who help us raise lots of money for CCFC. With your help, we will find a cure soon.
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VANCOUVER
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Confederation Park, Burnaby on Beta Street
Travelling towards SFU on Hastings Street, turn left onto Beta Street and continue for 2 blocks. There is parking to the side of picnic site #1. Washrooms are located close to registration. Pets are not allowed in picnic areas. There will be food and refreshments following the walk. The walk starts at Confederation Park and continues into the Trans Canada Trail.
Length of Walk: 5 km
Registration Time: 8:45 AM
Warm-Up Time: 9:45 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Finish Time: 12:30 PM
For more information, please contact Suzy Stanton at 604-990-0503 or sstanton@ccfc.ca.
2012 Honourary Chair Ajel Dale, Age 7 with his dad, Tim.
I would like you to know that my dad has Crohn's disease. It also hurts and makes me upset when he is sick. I also feel very sad when this happens because my dad is really nice to me. So we all need to run and pledge. I was a Top Pledge Earner last year and I am doing the Gutsy Walk again this year, not just for my dad but for everyone who has Crohn's or colitis so we can find a cure.
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VICTORIA
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Road, Victoria
Join us at Galey Farms for a fun 1, 5 or 10 km run or walk on the Galloping Goose Trail. Teams are encouraged and the trail is wheelchair accessible. There will be a BBQ and refreshments after the walk. Washrooms are available on site.
Length of Walk: 1 to 10 km
Registration Time: 9:00 AM
Warm-Up Time: 9:45 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Finish Time: 1:00 PM
For more information, please contact Nadine King at naking@shaw.ca or 250-475-3048
My name is Jillian and I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age eight. I am now 12. It has been a very difficult journey for me. In March 2010, I had 23 cm of small intestine removed. I now have the disease in my esophagus and stomach. I try not to let my disease stop me from doing things. My biggest wish in life is to find a cure for Crohn's and colitis. Last year I raised $1,500 – I have set an even higher goal amount to raise this year. Please walk in the Gutsy Walk on Sunday, June 10th, 2012. Thank you for helping me find the cure!
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