Nanaimo

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.

Community Sponsors

Nanaimo is super grateful for our fantastic 2020 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 >

Event Day Details

Save the date - Event Day is September 19, 2020!

Start

Teams will self-organize in smaller groups, following all COVID-related protocols for safety. Ask your captain for details on the plan for your team.

Times

This year you can sleep in a little longer if you want. Teams and individuals are free to gather at a time that is convenient for all of you.

TGP T-Shirts:

For those 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)!

Outdoor T-Shirt Pickup Times:

1. Thursday, September 17th, 4pm-7pm

at Kiwanis Village Nanaimo

1233 Kiwanis Crescent,

Nanaimo, BC, V9S 5Y1

or...

2. Saturday, September 19th, 8am-2pm

at Drip Coffee (see note below)

2835 Departure Bay Road

Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3x1

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.

Route Details

The TGP Team Walk allows you to register a team and fundraise as always, but with the freedom on Event Day to:

• Walk the distance you want

• When you want

• Where you want

Most teams will decide to walk in the morning, choosing between 1 km or 5 km distances, likely on a paved park pathway or equivalent. Many will end with a small Covid-friendly celebration afterward (lunch, tea, barbeque, etc.).

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!

Contact Us

Kiwanis Village Nanaimo

Lyndsay Webster Manager of Community Development and Engagement
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email info@thegrandparade.org