Raised:
$3,500
13%Goal:
$26,000

Ottawa Strathcona Park

Hosted by Carefor Ottawa

23Walkers6Teams1Volunteers57Days Left

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

Ottawa Strathcona Park (Carefor Ottawa) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Ottawa Strathcona Park 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 >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

MacKenzie Marchers

John MacKenzie

5

1,125.00

2

Strategy Striders

Amy Boudreau

3

850.00

3

Walking for Wine

Wendy Knechtel

3

375.00

4

Carefor a Stroll?

Trevor Eggleton

2

100.00

5

Sole Trainers

Jessica Koury

6

50.00

6

The Trailblazers!

Marcelle Thibeault

3

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Amy Boudreau

Strategy Striders

8

850.00

2

John MacKenzie

MacKenzie Marchers

1

500.00

3

Colleen Cotter

MacKenzie Marchers

1

500.00

4

Wendy Knechtel

Walking for Wine

3

275.00

5

Kathy MacKenzie

MacKenzie Marchers

3

125.00

6

Nawriz Alali

Carefor a Stroll?

1

100.00

7

Jessica Koury

Sole Trainers

1

50.00

8

Karen Van Dijk

Sole Trainers

9

Wendy Mather

Walking for Wine

10

Tanith Tandrup

Sole Trainers

11

Cindy Lajeunesse

Sole Trainers

12

Trevor Eggleton

Carefor a Stroll?

13

Jennifer Coccimiglio

Strategy Striders

14

Beth Monaco

Strategy Striders

15

Margaret MacKenzie

MacKenzie Marchers

16

Kyra Swift

MacKenzie Marchers

17

Marney Allan

The Trailblazers!

18

Diane Roscoe

The Trailblazers!

19

Marcelle Thibeault

The Trailblazers!

20

Melissa Meti

Walking for Wine

21

Hamid Farid

22

Fiza Versey

Sole Trainers

About Carefor Ottawa

Carefor is the largest charitable health, homecare and community services organization across Eastern Ontario dedicated to enriching lives by giving adults choice for living life to the fullest.


Carefor’s holistic approach supports people who want to maintain their independence at home, those looking to remain active and social, and is here for families who need healthcare, personal support or alternate living when life’s circumstances change.

Event Day Details

Save the date - TGP Day is September 21, 2024!

StartGoogle Map

25 Range Rd

Ottawa ON K1N 8J3

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.

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

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.
  • 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

Ottawa Strathcona Park Maps

Check out this year's TGP route maps below:

2kmView + print!

Walk twice for 2km and 5 times for 5km

2023 TGP Photos

Here's a collection of our favourite TGP photos nationwide - special thanks to the many stellar photographers who sent them in!

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Contact Us


TGP Ottawa Strathcona Park 2024

The TGP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email ottawastrathconapark@thegrandparade.org

Got questions about The Grand Parade?
info@thegrandparade.org | 1.877.743.3413