SNAP Oakville - 2012 Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
More than 90 participants from the Oakville area took part in the 2012
Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy on Sunday May 6th.
Participants had the choice between a 1k or 5k walk which took them
through beautiful Coronation Park. This year, the fundraising goal was
to raise at least $14,000 for Muscular Dystrophy of Canada which would
use these funds for research. Participants were treated to coffee,
snacks and pizza. There was also a prize raffle, silent auction and
Cobbs Bread was at the event as a sponsor. Notable participants include
“Team Ma’am” who had handmade event jerseys and where ready to walk for a
good cause. Muscular Dystrophy is a group of muscle diseases that
weaken the musculoskeletal system and hamper locomotion. Muscular
Dystrophies are characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness,
defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue.
More 80 people in the Halton area are affected by Muscular Dystrophy.
Friday, June 1, 2012
SNAP Oakville - Lick's Burger Day- Halton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
SNAP Oakville - Lick's Burger Day- Halton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
Lick's Burger Day where $1 from every beef or nature burger went to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Bronte Lick's is raising awareness for the 3rd Annual Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy that will be held on Sunday May 6th. Visit www.muscle.ca for more details.
Lick's Burger Day where $1 from every beef or nature burger went to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Bronte Lick's is raising awareness for the 3rd Annual Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy that will be held on Sunday May 6th. Visit www.muscle.ca for more details.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Thank you for a Great Walk 2012
What an amazing kick off to the 2012 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy season!
The Halton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy took place at Coronation Park, Oakville Sunday May 6th, and a fun
time was had by all! Families, friends, teams, co-workers, class
mates and dogs came out to raise awareness for this great cause! We want to thank you very much for coming out and supporting and helping out at
the MD Walk If it weren't for all of you volunteering your time, I don't think
we could have had the success we did!! Amazing!!
Our most recent numbers for dollars raised. Please check back for final amount in the next coming days.
Stephanie Fenyes, revenue development coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy Canada said they expect to raise about $13,000 at this event.
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| Roger The Clown |
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| Volunteers with Rita Carrey |
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| COBS Bread |
Top Fundraisers
- Diana D’Agostino
- Louise Dean
- Kristina Stephenson
- Julie Edwards
- Shanna Bernacki
Top Teams
- THROUGH ETHEN’S EYES
- Team Ma’am
- Bill’s Team
- Stepking
A Big Thank you to our 2012 Local Sponsors
- Transformation Hair and Aesthetics
- Sarah Ritchie,BA, RMT, Dipl.Ac. Registered Massage, Shiatsu and Acupuncture at The Root of Health
- Roger Clown
- Herridges Fruit Market
- Sobey's (Maple Grove Plaza, Oakville)
- Costco (Mississauga)
Shanna Bernacki is the 2012 Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassador. The event was held May 6, 2012.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Muscles Needed For Walk For Muscular Dystrophy
Apr 25, 2012 Oakville Beaver
On Sunday, May 6 Halton residents will be moving their muscles to make an impact in the fight against muscular dystrophy.
The community will be joining together for the annual Halton Region
Walk for Muscular Dystrophy to support more than 50,000 children, teens
and adults who are affected by neuromuscular disorders in Canada.
Leading the Halton Region event will be this year’s Walk Ambassador
Shanna Bernacki, of Burlington, who knows firsthand how important this
community event is to families affected by muscular dystrophy.
“It’s nice to meet other people taking part in the walk that are
going through the same as me and being able to share experiences. It
gives me the sense… that I’m not alone,” said Bernacki, who was
diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia (a rare disease affecting the heart
and muscles) at the age of nine. Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of progressive muscular disorders that weaken the muscles that control body movement.
These disorders can have devastating affects, resulting in the loss of most abilities we take for granted. Over time, many people with neuromuscular disorders are unable to walk, speak or even breathe. For some, the disorder is fatal.
The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is “an opportunity for the community
to come together and support those affected by neuromuscular disorders
at the local level,” said Stacey Lintern, Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Ontario executive director.
The walk is a fun-filled, fully-accessible event the entire family can enjoy, regardless of fitness level.The event will include activities for kids, food and refreshments, a
prize raffle and silent auction, and even a visit from local
firefighters.
Proceeds from the event support various programs including funding
equipment and support services for individuals and families faced with
financial hardships, information and advocacy initiatives that highlight
the needs of those living with neuromuscular disorders, and fund
research to one day find a cure.All of Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s programs are made possible by
donations. The organization receives less than one per cent in
government funding.
Festivities will be taking place on Sunday, May 6 at Coronation Park.
Participant registration begins at 10 a.m. and the walk, wheel and roll begins at 11 a.m. To take part in the Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy or for more information, visit www.muscle.ca/walk.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
A Lick's Burgar Day
The Halton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is setting up "A Lick's Burgar Day" on Saturday, April 28 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Bronte Licks 2420 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, ON and $1 from every beef or nature burger will go to Muscular Dystrophy!
We will be spreading the word about MD and raising awareness for the 3rd Annual Walk for MD, May 6th at CoronationPark, Oakville.
We will be located right at the front of the restaurant. So please
drop by, enjoy some family time and remember $1 goes towards MD Canada.
3rd Annual Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
Sunday, May 6, 2012 Corontation Park, Oakville
Sunday, May 6, 2012 Corontation Park, Oakville
ONLINE REGISTRATION http://
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Halton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
Last year the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy raised over $1,080,000 in 55 locations across Canada. In 2012, we will celebrate the 5th annual Walk for Muscular Dystrophy as our national signature fundraising event in support of Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders.
Help make a difference by registering for the Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy at http://www.muscle.ca/walk and help raise funds to support those living with a neuromuscular disorder in your community.
We are excited that Rita Carrey is joining us as as the Honorary Chair for the 2012 Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy from Giant FM Classic Rock
PSA from Global Toronto featuring Anthony Farnell...have you seen this on Global TV yet?
For more information or if you would like to get involved in the Planning Committee, please contact us at: walkformusculardystrophy.on@muscle.ca
Together, we can Make Muscles Move!
Make your own slide show at Animoto.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Pickering Students Raise $19K in Memory of Mitchell Wilson
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Mitchell Wilson, who suffered from muscular dystrophy, took his own life last September after he was bullied by students at his Pickering school. Students throughout Pickering raised more than $19,000 in his memory for other children who suffer from muscular dystrophy. |
Pickering students amazed even themselves when they handed over a
cheque for more than $19,000 to help local kids suffering from muscular
dystrophy.
Their charity, I Am Who I Am, was
created only four months ago by a group of students at Pine Ridge
Secondary School in memory of Mitchell Wilson, an 11-year-old boy who
suffered from the disease and tragically took his own life last fall
after he was bullied.
The project has since been adopted by
all 19 schools in the Pickering public board, and sells t-shirts and
wristbands to promote acceptance in schools and raise money for cancer
research and muscular dystrophy.
The group’s original goal was to
raise $10,000 to buy one wheelchair. But after meeting with Muscular
Dystrophy organizations — and surpassing that goal in just one month —
the group realized they could make an even bigger difference.
Students handed over a cheque on
Friday for almost twice that — $19,341.48 — to Muscular Dystrophy
Canada, with funds going to seven local families with children suffering
from the disease.
“Everybody was happy to see that
within four months we’ve changed people’s perception of one another,”
said student leader and Pine Ridge Grade-12-student Cody Morrison. “And
we’ve raised a lot of money along the way that’s going to help a lot of
people.”
Their green “I Am Who I Am” t-shirts
have been donned by the likes of Defence Minister Peter MacKay, Premier
Dalton McGuinty — and one even made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. Morrison, 18, said their charity got a
nod at the provincial Legislature by MPP Joe Dickson, and at the House
of Commons by MP Chris Alexander.
“Once you accomplish something like that the feeling is pretty indescribable,” Morrison said. Pine Ridge Principal Debbie Johnson said everyone at the ceremony Friday was touched and emotions were high at the school.
Mitchell’s father, Craig Wilson, was
there to present a plaque to the association in memory of Mitchell on
behalf of the Pickering schools.
Mitchell took his own life in
September after he found out he would have to testify in court against a
fellow student who’d allegedly assaulted and robbed him while he was
out on his daily walk to maintain his mobility skills.
A verdict in the case is expected on Monday.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
2012 Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
About the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s national signature event held in over 55 local communities across the country. In 2012, 15 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy events will be taking place in Ontario.
The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is a family fun event that helps raise funds to support those living with a neuromuscular disorder in your community. Funds raised will support Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mobility equipment program, education, research and advocacy initiatives and fund ground breaking research to one day find a cure.
Did you know?
More than 50,000 Canadians are affected by neuromuscular disorders.
There are more than 160 neuromuscular disorders under the umbrella of muscular dystrophy, which refers to a group of genetic muscle disorders that are characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of the voluntary muscles that control body movement.
Children, teens and adults who live with these disorders gradually lose the ability to do most things we take for granted, like walking or getting up from a chair.
Muscular dystrophy can also lead to shortened life expectancy. Currently there is no cure.
There are more than 75 people affected by a neuromuscular disorder living in Halton Region.
2012 Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
What: 1k or 5k walk, wheel, roll or run!
When: Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Where: Coronation Park in Oakville, Ontario
Time: Registration opens at 10 a.m., walk begins at 11 a.m.
For more information on how to get involved, please visit www.muscle.ca/walk
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