The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps support local charities who provide essential care and service for aging Canadians. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 21, 2024!
Community Sponsors
Brantford (Grand River Council On Aging) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >
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
Mackie's Marchers
MaryLou Mackie
1
850.00
2
Lucy's Strollers
Lucy Marco
2
540.00
3
Erma's Army
Linda Moyer
9
475.00
4
Strolling Sistas
Darlene McNeil
2
352.54
5
Golden Agers
Michelle Jamieson
1
150.00
6
Colleen's Sole Mates
Colleen Goupil
2
140.00
7
Walkie talkies
Courtney Lebel
1
50.00
8
Team Laurier - "The Golden Hawk Walkers"
Holly Gibbs
2
50.00
9
Kiwanis Power Walkers
Jim Steele
1
50.00
10
Guckies on the Go
Karen Adams
1
25.00
11
Tranquility Place Grand Parade
Gus Campos
1
12
JOHN NOBLE HOME TEAM
KARLI CASS
1
13
The Hub Honeys
Denise Crabb
1
14
Grand River Community Health Centre
Magdalena Bentia
1
15
Friends Of GRCOA
Linda Moyer
2
16
VitaHeal HomeCare Crew
Courtney Lucas
2
17
Between a Walk and a Hard Pace
Annette Minutillo
2
18
Walk with ARTC
kristen Luzar
1
#
Name
Team Name
Donors
Raised
1
MaryLou Mackie
Mackie's Marchers
8
850.00
2
Darlene McNeil
Strolling Sistas
6
302.54
3
Sherrill Heys
Lucy's Strollers
4
290.00
4
Lucy Marco
Lucy's Strollers
1
250.00
5
Linda Moyer
Erma's Army
3
225.00
6
Michelle Jamieson
Golden Agers
1
150.00
7
Colleen Goupil
Colleen's Sole Mates
5
140.00
8
Connie Van Dyk
Erma's Army
1
50.00
9
Sloane Van Dyk
Erma's Army
1
50.00
10
Jim Steele
Kiwanis Power Walkers
2
50.00
11
Holly Gibbs
Team Laurier - "The Golden Hawk Walkers"
1
50.00
12
Randy Moyer
Erma's Army
1
50.00
13
Karen Adams
Guckies on the Go
1
25.00
14
Christina Swift
15
Courtney Lucas
VitaHeal HomeCare Crew
16
Annette Minutillo
Between a Walk and a Hard Pace
17
Linda Moyer
Friends Of GRCOA
18
Benny Van Dyk
Erma's Army
19
Steven Moyer
Erma's Army
20
Brianna Moyer
Erma's Army
21
Andrea Moyer
Erma's Army
22
Emma Moyer
Erma's Army
23
KARLI CASS
JOHN NOBLE HOME TEAM
24
Gus Campos
Tranquility Place Grand Parade
25
Ginny Taylor
Strolling Sistas
26
Kaydence Tolhurst
VitaHeal HomeCare Crew
27
Cathy Biss-Rolfe
Friends Of GRCOA
28
kristen Luzar
Walk with ARTC
29
Magdalena Bentia
Grand River Community Health Centre
30
John Minutillo
Between a Walk and a Hard Pace
31
Ron Goupil
Colleen's Sole Mates
32
Courtney Lebel
Walkie talkies
33
Denise Crabb
The Hub Honeys
34
Sara Darling
Team Laurier - "The Golden Hawk Walkers"
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.
Event Day Details
Save the date - TGP Day is September 21, 2024!
Start
Kiwanis Field
On Kiwanis Way
Brantford, ON N3S 3M8
After parking at Pauline Johnson CVS, enter the field through the gates behind the school. The track will be marked with a start and finish line.
Participants will be encouraged to do 6 laps of the track.
Schedule
10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
11:00 am: Move Send-off
12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025!
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: We have a great route where you can walk 2.5 km or 5 km with us.
Rest Stop: There will be one rest stop with yummy snacks and drinks.
Signage: The route will be well-signed with our bold burgundy 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 check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
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.
There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade, but most walkers raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.
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.
Benefits of Supporting the Grand River Council on Aging
Enhancing seniors’ lives: Your support helps fund programs and activities that engage, educate, and connect seniors in Brantford, Brant county, and Six Nations.