$30,298101%Goal:
$30,000
Stratford
Hosted by ONE CARE Home & Community Support
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 17, 2022!
Community Sponsors
Stratford (ONE CARE Home & Community Support) is super grateful for our fantastic 2022 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Stratford 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 >
About ONE CARE Home & Community Support
ONE CARE Home & Community Support Services helps seniors and individuals with health challenges receive the care they need to stay safely in their homes. We support people living in Huron and Perth Counties with services like home care, transportation, meals on wheels, adult day programs, exercise and wellness.
ONE CARE is gearing up for its annual fundraising walk – The Grand Parade. This year, you can join us in person at Upper Queens Park in Stratford, or you can participate virtually and walk any distance you want, when you want, and where you want. Be sure to send us photos and videos of you and your team!
Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is September 17, 2022!
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in opens
- 11:00 am: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Go Home
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Check-in
- All walkers check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
- 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.
- No money or cheques will be processed at check-in.
Can't join us on event day?
If you have a conflict, we hope you'll join us by fundraising and walking on your own.
Waivers
All participants should register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@thegrandparade.org.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event Day.
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.
- 12 and Under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
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
Stratford Maps
Check out this year's TGP route maps below:
A beautiful walking path around the Avon River in Stratford.
Contact Us
TGP Stratford 2022
The TGP Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email stratford@thegrandparade.org