About Circle of Care
It's Good to be Home.
As a not-for-profit home and community care provider we serve seniors across the Greater Toronto Area. Our compassionate staff and volunteers are dedicated to helping support independence at home and enhancing quality of life in the face of health challenges we can all face as we age. Our programs and services help our clients live longer and happier lives in the comfort of their own homes, where most of them want to be. Last year, we helped over 10,000 clients.
Donations to Circle of Care have direct client impact. Funds raised support our signature programs and initiatives, including:
o Healthy Meals delivered right to the door by volunteers and a wellness check
o Transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping
o Hospice care and bereavement services for those who have lost a loved one
o Extra assistance for low-income seniors
A complete list of our programs and services is available at CircleofCare
Event Day Details
Save the date - TGP Day is September 22, 2024!
Orchard Pavilion
Downsview Park
Keele Street and Downsview Park Blvd.
North York, Ontario
We will meet at the Orchard Pavilion and begin our walk through the Cricut Path.
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 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 Sunday, September 22, 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
- 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
2023 TGP Photos
Here's a collection of our favourite TGP photos nationwide - special thanks to the many stellar photographers who sent them in!