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.
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 >
# | Team Name | Captain | Members | Raised | |
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1 | Lucy's Strollers | Lucy Marco | 2 | 250.00 | |
2 | Friends Of GRCOA | Linda Moyer | 1 | | |
3 | Erma's Army | Linda Moyer. | 1 | | |
4 | VitaHeal HomeCare Crew | Courtney Lucas | 1 | | |
5 | Between a Walk and a Hard Pace | Annette Minutillo | 1 | | |
# | Name | Team Name | Donors | Raised | |
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1 | Lucy Marco | Lucy's Strollers | 1 | 250.00 | |
2 | Courtney Lucas | VitaHeal HomeCare Crew | | | |
3 | Sherrill Heys | Lucy's Strollers | | | |
4 | Linda Moyer | Friends Of GRCOA | | | |
5 | Linda Moyer. | Erma's Army | | | |
6 | Annette Minutillo | Between a Walk and a Hard Pace | | | |
Event Day Details
Save the date - TGP Day is September 20, 2025!
627 Colborne Street, Brantford
Parking available at Pauline Johnson Collegiate parking lot.
Schedule
- 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2026!
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 20, 2025 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 toque 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)
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- 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:
2024 TGP Photos
Special thanks to our many amazing photographers!