About Carefor Pembroke
Many seniors in the Ottawa Valley are struggling right now. Eighteen percent of them are considered low-income and require additional support. For over 100 years Carefor has been a key agency offering services to our community’s seniors to help them age with choice and dignity. We believe everyone wants to age without worry, but for many of our seniors, this is a challenge. That’s why we’re marching.
Carefor is joining the Grand Parade to make sure seniors receive the support they deserve. Funds raised through the Grand Parade will go to offering services to Ottawa Valley seniors by ensuring the monthly rents at our retirement homes stay within reach of all seniors, to our transportation program to help seniors get to essential medical appointments, and to ensuring our meal delivery program keeps our seniors fed and healthy.
We’re inviting you to march for Ottawa Valley seniors with us. We’re looking for people like you to form a team and walk for seniors. The money your team raises means more seniors in the Ottawa Valley staying out of the hospital and long-term care, more seniors being able to age at home longer, and more seniors who no longer can age at home being able to afford a safe space to live in our two retirement homes, Carefor Civic Complex and Carefor Mackay Centre.
Show Ottawa Valley seniors that they’re seen. Join us on September 16th.
Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is September 16, 2023!
The Pembroke Waterfront Kiwanis Way Waterfront Trail
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 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
- 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
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.