110%$44,038Goal: $40,000

Brantford

Grand River Council On Aging

91 Walkers|22 Teams|416 Donors|13 Sponsors|39 Volunteers

The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps local charities who support aging Canadians and their families. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 19, 2026!

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About Grand River Council On Aging

A registered charitable non-profit organization, the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA) is a backbone organization dedicated to encouraging and engaging the development of an “age-friendly” City of Brantford, County of Brant, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

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In partnership with the municipalities and community organizations, the GRCOA collaborates, facilitates and participates in age-friendly awareness/planning focus groups and workshops, both virtually and in person.




Bi-weekly virtual Community At Home Workshops and Newsletters, maintenance of the INFO HUB with 350+ links to community events, activities and resources and a Seniors Discount Directory are examples of how the GRCOA promotes the voice of seniors, and encourages community engagement which in turn, decreases the impact of social isolation that can contribute to loneliness and health issues.

Brantford 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 >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

Lucy's Strollers

Lucy Marco

8

6,777.50

2

GRCHC

Sydney Cookney

7

4,725.00

3

Erma's Army

Linda Moyer

20

4,600.00

4

MERCY (Muslim Education & Resources for Community & Youth)

Imam Tarek

1

2,600.00

5

Millie's Mavericks

Lynn Redfern

11

2,100.00

6

The UW Road Scholars

Claudio Pavan

2

2,025.00

7

Skyline Living

Shelby DeForest

11

1,995.00

8

Janet's Cruisers

janet barnard

2

1,455.00

9

Heys High Hopes

Sherrill Heys

6

1,346.00

10

The Kiwanis Aktion Club Movers and Shakers

Jim Steele

1

1,250.00

11

Journey Joggers

Kelly Matthews

1

1,150.00

12

Between a Walk and a Hard Pace

Annette Minutillo

2

1,125.00

13

The Walk Hards

René Lacroix

1

1,000.00

14

STrolling Sistas

Darlene McNeil

2

910.00

15

Friends Of GRCOA

Linda Moyer

1

600.00

16

Lucille’s Team

Felicia Deonarain

1

573.00

17

Management Marathoners

Jamie Frye

1

500.00

18

Colleen's Sole Mates

Colleen Goupil

3

420.00

19

Golden Agers

Michelle Dekker

1

365.44

20

Laurier Golden Hawk Walkers

Holly Gibbs

4

355.00

21

Adult Recreation Therapy Centre

Katie Charbonneau

1

246.08

22

John Noble Home

KARLI CASS

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Lucy Marco

Lucy's Strollers

53

4,675.00

2

Sydney Cookney

GRCHC

1

4,500.00

3

Claudio Pavan

The UW Road Scholars

9

1,375.00

4

Linda Moyer

Erma's Army

11

1,175.00

5

Kelly Matthews

Journey Joggers

21

1,050.00

6

René Lacroix

The Walk Hards

9

1,000.00

7

janet barnard

Janet's Cruisers

15

765.00

8

Jim Steele

The Kiwanis Aktion Club Movers and Shakers

9

750.00

9

Lynn Redfern

Millie's Mavericks

7

700.00

10

Darlene McNeil

STrolling Sistas

12

670.00

11

Sherrill Heys

Heys High Hopes

11

621.00

12

Annette Minutillo

Between a Walk and a Hard Pace

14

620.00

13

Linda Davies

Lucy's Strollers

14

615.00

14

Peggy Wickham

Lucy's Strollers

3

612.50

15

Steven Moyer

Erma's Army

2

600.00

16

Felicia Deonarain

Lucille’s Team

13

573.00

17

John Redfern

Millie's Mavericks

11

545.00

18

Nadine Pavan

The UW Road Scholars

3

500.00

19

Janice Kucharew

Lucy's Strollers

8

500.00

20

Paul Barnard

Janet's Cruisers

10

475.00

21

Melinda Mccormick

Skyline Living

3

450.00

22

Shelby DeForest

Skyline Living

3

370.00

23

John Utley

7

370.00

24

De Vinson

Skyline Living

2

350.00

25

Randy Moyer

Erma's Army

6

325.00

26

John Minutillo

Between a Walk and a Hard Pace

5

325.00

27

Jen OBrien

Erma's Army

3

300.00

28

Colleen Goupil

Colleen's Sole Mates

7

295.00

29

Michelle Dekker

Golden Agers

7

270.44

30

Corinne Nadjiwon

Heys High Hopes

1

250.00

31

Jackie Foreman

Erma's Army

2

250.00

32

Rob Foreman

Erma's Army

2

250.00

33

Chris Henderson

Lucy's Strollers

4

250.00

34

Connie Van Dyk

Erma's Army

3

250.00

35

Patsy Mayhar-DeForest

Skyline Living

3

220.00

36

Barbara Parker

Millie's Mavericks

8

205.00

37

Joanne Redfern

Millie's Mavericks

1

200.00

38

Sharon Harrison

Heys High Hopes

7

200.00

39

Dave Thompson

Erma's Army

2

200.00

40

John Benson

Erma's Army

3

175.00

41

Aliaon Harris

GRCHC

6

175.00

42

Jamie Farrington

Skyline Living

4

155.00

43

Amanda Roorda

Skyline Living

1

150.00

44

Kate Redfern

Millie's Mavericks

2

150.00

45

Brigitte Murphy

Skyline Living

1

150.00

46

John Murphy

Skyline Living

1

150.00

47

William Foreman

Erma's Army

2

150.00

48

Paul Van Dyk

Erma's Army

2

150.00

49

Georgia Foreman

Erma's Army

2

150.00

50

Patricia Aubé

Heys High Hopes

4

150.00

51

Sheree Crossman

Erma's Army

2

150.00

52

Renee Anderson

Heys High Hopes

4

125.00

53

Andrea Moyer

Erma's Army

2

125.00

54

Ella O’Brien

Erma's Army

1

100.00

55

Christina Pavlovic

Millie's Mavericks

2

100.00

56

Sara Darling

Laurier Golden Hawk Walkers

3

80.00

57

Sloane Van Dyk

Erma's Army

2

75.00

58

Benny Van Dyk

Erma's Army

2

75.00

59

Courtney Lucas

Lucy's Strollers

2

65.00

60

Leslie Walker

Millie's Mavericks

1

50.00

61

Ron Goupil

Colleen's Sole Mates

1

50.00

62

Steve Walker

Millie's Mavericks

1

50.00

63

Matt Walker

Millie's Mavericks

1

50.00

64

Holly Gibbs

Laurier Golden Hawk Walkers

1

50.00

65

Brianna Moyer

Erma's Army

1

50.00

66

Emma Moyer

Erma's Army

1

50.00

67

Sofia Pazmino

GRCHC

1

50.00

68

Mitch Walker

Millie's Mavericks

1

50.00

69

Tobi Adedayo

Lucy's Strollers

1

40.00

70

Tracey Goupil

Colleen's Sole Mates

1

25.00

71

Linda Moyer

Friends Of GRCOA

1

20.00

72

Katie Charbonneau

Adult Recreation Therapy Centre

73

Chanda Dean

Skyline Living

74

Stavros Karalis

75

Judy Roberts

Heys High Hopes

76

De Vinson

Skyline Living

77

Matthew Bryan

Skyline Living

78

Isaac Halsey

GRCHC

79

Devin Obrien

Erma's Army

80

Pam Malins

Laurier Golden Hawk Walkers

81

Jamie Frye

Management Marathoners

82

Stephanie C

Millie's Mavericks

83

Imam Tarek

MERCY (Muslim Education & Resources for Community & Youth)

84

Carly Watson

GRCHC

85

Taryn Smith

GRCHC

86

Kylie Verlinden-Kitchen

GRCHC

87

Danielle Law

Laurier Golden Hawk Walkers

88

KARLI CASS

John Noble Home

89

Kevin Davis

Lucy's Strollers

Event Day Details

Save the date - TGP Day is September 19, 2026!

Start/Finish Google Map

Kiwanis Field - Outdoor Track

627 Colborne Street

Brantford, ON N3S 3M8


Located behind Pauline Johnson Collegiate & Vocational School

Schedule

  • 10:00 am: Meet Check-in
  • 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 11:00 am: Move Send-off
  • 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

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: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
  • Rest Stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
  • Signage: Routes will be well-signed with bold branded 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 participating at the Main Event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
  • Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade but fundraising is encouraged.
  • 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.
  • Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

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.

Waivers

All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.


  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.
  • 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

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Brantford Maps

Check out this year's TGP route maps below:

Contact Us


TGP Brantford 2026

The TGP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email brantford@thegrandparade.org

Got questions about The Grand Parade?
info@thegrandparade.org | 1.877.743.3413