65%$13,075Goal: $20,000

Toronto King West

Toronto Council on Aging

49 Walkers|11 Teams|11 Volunteers

The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps local charities who support aging Canadians and their families. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 20, 2025!

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2025 TGP Photos

Thanks to all of our amazing volunteer photographers! If you've got TGP Day photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.

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About Toronto Council on Aging

Toronto Council on Aging (TCA) is thrilled to participate in the Grand Parade for the first time. We would really appreciate your support in helping us create a Toronto where seniors are visible, respected, connected, influential, and celebrated!

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TCA is a volunteer charitable organization committed to aiding in the development of an age-inclusive city by building collaborative networks dedicated to empowering and celebrating the strengths and contributions of Toronto’s seniors and showcasing their influence and experiences.


The Grand Parade is a fabulous opportunity for Seniors (and anyone who supports them) to "STRUT THEIR STUFF" in this "roll and stroll" and show Toronto that seniors are vibrant, active, engaged and, most of all, fun.


Your donation will go directly to supporting Toronto Council on Aging initiatives and events that celebrate seniors, provide opportunities to connect, and encourage volunteerism. We thank you for your enthusiasm and support and can't wait for you to join us in the Grand Parade!

Toronto King West 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

TCA Grand Paraders

Alexandra Piatkowski

15

3,915.00

2

Friends of TCA

Lorna Earl

7

2,400.00

3

Market Square

Anne Christy

5

1,535.00

4

Aman Tagore

Aman Tagore

1

1,250.00

5

Aarani Sivasekaram

Aarani Sivasekaram

2

1,100.00

6

Age Against the Machine (Team NIA)

Gabrielle Gallant

4

540.00

7

TCA on Parade

Ann Marie Yamamoto

1

500.00

8

Diver’s Dancers

Karen Diver

3

400.00

9

Cathleen's Crew

Cathleen Edwards

2

120.00

10

Toronto Dreamteam

Alison Conway

1

100.00

11

Walk This Way (Lovingly)

Peg Bocci

2

100.00

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Dorothy Cook

Market Square

24

1,355.00

2

Aman Tagore

Aman Tagore

8

1,250.00

3

Alexandra Piatkowski

TCA Grand Paraders

10

1,150.00

4

Aarani Sivasekaram

Aarani Sivasekaram

11

900.00

5

Lorna Earl

Friends of TCA

5

800.00

6

Jesse Cohoon

17

795.00

7

Simon Capobianco

TCA Grand Paraders

3

400.00

8

Ann Marie Yamamoto

TCA on Parade

2

400.00

9

Gary Capobianco

TCA Grand Paraders

2

300.00

10

Sheryl Freeman

Friends of TCA

3

300.00

11

Ken O'Connor

Friends of TCA

1

250.00

12

Sheila Vandenberk

Diver’s Dancers

1

200.00

13

Anne Christy

Market Square

3

150.00

14

Sylvia Macrae

Friends of TCA

4

150.00

15

Gabrielle Gallant

Age Against the Machine (Team NIA)

2

150.00

16

Jennifer Howlett

4

150.00

17

Suzy Wilcox

Age Against the Machine (Team NIA)

1

100.00

18

Peg Bocci

Walk This Way (Lovingly)

1

100.00

19

Barbara Switzer

Diver’s Dancers

1

100.00

20

Lilian Wells

Cathleen's Crew

1

100.00

21

Nancy Dudgeon

Friends of TCA

1

50.00

22

Charlene Nadalin

Age Against the Machine (Team NIA)

1

50.00

23

Karen Diver

Diver’s Dancers

1

50.00

24

Liz McGuire

Age Against the Machine (Team NIA)

2

50.00

25

Martha Hodgins

Market Square

1

30.00

26

John Reynolds

1

25.00

27

Cathleen Edwards

Cathleen's Crew

1

20.00

28

Sabrina Yeasmin

TCA Grand Paraders

1

15.00

29

Josh Matlow

TCA Grand Paraders

30

Ausma Malik

TCA Grand Paraders

31

Maryn Smyth

TCA Grand Paraders

32

Jacinta Meharchand

Market Square

33

Megan Hinsley

Walk This Way (Lovingly)

34

Margaret Johnston

TCA Grand Paraders

35

Sydney Piatkowski

TCA Grand Paraders

36

Cameron Labonte

TCA Grand Paraders

37

Maeve Johnston Labonte

TCA Grand Paraders

38

Louise Moyle

TCA Grand Paraders

39

Arlo Sheldrick-Moyle

TCA Grand Paraders

40

Dana Maestrado

Aarani Sivasekaram

41

Lilian Wells

42

Alison Conway

Toronto Dreamteam

43

Karin Borchert

Market Square

44

Marianne Salih

TCA Grand Paraders

45

Paul Aubin

TCA Grand Paraders

Event Day Details

Save the date - TGP Day is September 20, 2025!

Start/Finish Google Map

David Pecaut Square

215 King St W

Toronto, ON

M5V 1H8

Schedule

  • 10:00 am: Meet Check-in
  • 10:45 am: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 11:00 am: Move Send-off
  • 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2026!

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: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
  • Rest Stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
  • Signage: Routes will be well-signed with bold branded 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 participating at the Main Event on Saturday, September 20, 2025 must check-in upon arrival.
  • Please Note: There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade but fundraising is encouraged.
  • 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.
  • Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange shirt pickup the week of the event.

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 must register online and accept the electronic waiver.


  • Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
  • Youth/Children under the age of majority 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

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Toronto King West Maps

Check out this year's TGP route maps below:

2/5kmView + print!

loop twice for 2.5 KM and 4 times for 5 KM.

Contact Us


TGP Toronto King West 2025

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

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