$13,20366%Goal:
$20,000
Nanaimo
Hosted by Kiwanis Village Nanaimo
Walk with us on September 18, 2021 in The Grand Parade! Have fun while fundraising to support local charities who serve and support aging Canadians and their families across Canada.
Community Sponsors
Nanaimo (Kiwanis Village Nanaimo) is super grateful for our fantastic 2021 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Nanaimo 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | The Grand Poobah's | Wade Brekke | 2 | 3,503.00 | |
2 | Grand Masters | Lori Walker | 8 | 3,442.00 | |
3 | The Grande Dames | Heather Anderson | 7 | 3,093.00 | |
4 | Grand Go Getters | Dexter Lankenau | 9 | 2,665.00 |
Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is September 18, 2021!
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1233 Kiwanis Crescent
Full Schedule
Our registration table will open at 10:00am - the walk will begin at 10:30am.
TGP T-Shirts:
For those who raise $150 or more, we’ll be thanking you for your efforts with a sweet, super-soft TGP t-shirt that you’ll be proud to wear (and maybe even brag about)!
Please connect with us if you haven't received your t-shirt.
Important Notes
Please wear a mask. Queue up 6 feet apart from the next person in line, and we'll move through the process cheerfully and quickly, celebrating your fundraising in the safest way possible.
Registration
All participants must register online to participate in the TGP Team Walk.
- Once registered, participants can solicit credit card donations through their TGP Fundhub page.
- Cheque donations made payable to The Grand Parade can be forwarded to The Grand Parade c/o Blue Sea Foundation, 260-659 King St. East, Kitchener, ON, N2G 2M4
- Cash donations should be paid by the participant in Fundhub - donors will be emailed a tax receipt for amounts $20+ immediately once paid.
- 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 our FAQ section!
Route Details
Our route circles around Kiwanis Village on Grant, Dufferin, Boundary and Nelson - - thunderstorms are in the forecast, however, so we may re-route. This decision will be made on Friday afternoon and we'll send out an email!
Regardless - 10:00 registration and 11:30am pizza! See you there...
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- A face mask
- Your walking shoes
- Snacks in case you get hungry
- Your own water bottle, filled with icy cold water
- Warm layers with moisture-repelling clothing in case it's cold or windy. Mid-September be be cold with rain and wind. The weather might also be gorgeous and sunny. Be sure to keep your eye on the forecast!
Nanaimo Maps
Check out this year's TGP walking route maps below:
The 2km route heads from Kiwanis Village South/Right on Nelson Street, then right on Grant Street, right on Dufferin, right on Boundary, and right again on Nelson to return to Kiwanis Village.
About Kiwanis Village Nanaimo
Kiwanis Village is located in the heart of Nanaimo BC. We are an inclusive, joy-filled community. We provide seniors with affordable housing and multi-level care options that cultivate dignity and a deep sense of purpose for all - we are an established community of 200 villagers celebrating triumphs and facing challenges as neighbors and friends!
We are thrilled to be participating The Grand Parade this year. We are excited to utilize all funds raised to expand and support our Music Therapy, Horticultural Therapy and Art Therapy Programs.
Contact Us
Kiwanis Village Nanaimo
Heather Anderson Housing Recreation Coordinator
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email info@thegrandparade.org