$20,215101%Goal:
$20,000
Caledon
Hosted by Caledon Meals on Wheels
The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps support local charities who serve and support seniors and their families across Canada. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 16, 2023!
Community Sponsors
Caledon (Caledon Meals on Wheels) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2023 TGP Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got TGP Day photos or videos you'd like to share, email them to photos@bluesea.org.
Caledon 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 >
The Challenge
Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of TGP. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!
About Caledon Meals on Wheels
Since 1984, Caledon Meals on Wheels has been providing vital nutrition, health promotion and social-recreational programs to close to 800 unique individuals each year in the Caledon, Orangeville and surrounding areas. Although the majority of our clients are Seniors, we also support people with disabilities, and those recovering from illness or surgery.
Our charitable organization consists of a small but mighty staff team and over 120 volunteers. Together we work collectively to improve the lives of those living within our community by providing programs and services that help residents live independently in their homes for as long as possible with the best quality of life possible.
Our 4 core programs/ services include:
- Hot and Frozen Meal Delivery with Safety Checks
- Seniors Social Wellness Groups- including 14 weekly programs and special Seniors events
- Friendly Visiting - In home or over the phone
- Project Lifesaver - which provides locating equipment for individuals or any age at risk of wandering
Our client feedback for all of our programs continually comes back positive and reinforces that we are making a real difference in the lives of people in our community.
Your support of this event will help us continue to bring nutritional support, community connections, and enhanced quality of life to those in our community.
Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is September 16, 2023!
StartGoogle Map
17177 Peel Regional Road 50
Palgrave Ontario
L7E 0K7
The start and finish location is at the Palgrave Fire Station (Caledon Firestation 306).
The parade will take place along the beautiful Caledon Trailway in Palgrave.
Local Details
Parking
Street parking is available on Hwy 50 and on some of the side streets. Additional parking is on Birch Avenue at the Palgrave Tennis Club.
Rest Stop
We will be hosting 2 rest stops for you to enjoy a refreshing drink and snack!
Post-Event Meal
All walkers and volunteers will enjoy a pizza lunch!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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 2024!
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 16, 2023.
- 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.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Waivers
All participants should register online.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- 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
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.
Contact Us
TGP Caledon 2023
Christine Sevigny Executive Director
Phone 9058577651
Email christine.sevigny@cmow.org