Event Day Details
Save the date - TGP Day is September 21, 2024!
4419 46 Street, Leduc AB T9E6L2
Goal is to star the 2.5Km walk from Salem Manor Nursing Home to 5000 50 Ave in Leduc and come back around to Salem Manor Nursing home. Total distance is 2.8 Km and is the downtown location for Leduc.
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 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.
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
- 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.
- 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
About Salem Manor
The Salem Manor Society, organized in 1971, is a voluntary religious Society incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta and is governed by a Board of Directors. The Society owns and operates Salem Manor Nursing Home, established in 1980 (and a Life Lease housing complex, Salem Village Mews, completed in 2006).
Salem Manor Society, an accredited facility, boasts a dedicated team of over 140 employees devoted to the residents' quality of care. In recent years, significant enhancements and renovations have been implemented throughout the facility, including upgrades to bathing and nursing stations, as well as common areas, all aimed at enhancing resident comfort. This year, our focus is on modernizing our nurse call bell system. This upgrade aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of care delivery, ensuring that our residents continue to receive the highest standard of care possible