The Huntington Society of Canada takes the safety of our staff, volunteers and community members very seriously. We believe, above all else, that organizations and events must play a role in reducing the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.
In consultation with the National Office, the BC Chapter has made the necessary decision to postpone the BC Huntington Heroes Walk to a future date.
We hope you can still support this event. HSC relies heavily on the money raised through fundraising events each Spring. Your continued support at this difficult time will ensure we are still able to provide funding to world-leading research into treatments for Huntington disease, as well as vital support services to individuals and families affected by Huntington disease.
All donations and contributions made to our event before June 30 will be matched by an anonymous donor dollar for dollar!
If you have questions, please reach out to nantel858@gmail.com, the National Office Events Team at events@huntingtonsociety.ca or review HSC’s website https://www.huntingtonsociety.ca/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-and-huntington-disease-what-you-should-know/
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Join us for a 3 km or 5 km walk followed by lunch, family activities and awards. Lunch from Triple O's is included in registration!
Don't forget the theme is Huntington Heroes, celebrating the everyday heroes that make up the HD Community. Come dressed as your favourite hero (superheroes, musicians, athletes, service people, etc). Prizes are available for the best costume!
Many items are available to be won as prizes, or through the silent auction. For more details on the items available so far, click here.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2020
Location: Olympic Village Square (1650 Manitoba Street, Vancouver)
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Registration and Warm Up
11:00 a.m. Walk (3k & 5k)
12:00 p.m. Lunch, Awards, Prizes & Activities
Please consider a personal donation (for a tax receipt) in addition to your registration.
Adults: $15
Children (12 & under): $10
Children (5 & under): Free!
Do you need help with your 'Huntington Heroes' costume?
Superhero masks are available for the first 160 adults and 32 children, courtesy of a kind donor!
All proceeds raised through this event will go to support Family Services and Research to delay or stop Huntington disease.
Event Questions? nantel858@gmail.com
Website questions? events@huntingtonsociety.ca
Visit huntingtonsociety.ca to learn more about the organization and Huntington disease.
The Huntington Society of Canada (HSC) strives for a better future for those affected by Huntington disease (HD). There are three main areas that HSC focuses on:
1. Funding cutting edge research into slowing or stopping the progression of HD
2. Funding Family Services workers across Canada to provide support for those affected by HD
3. Raising awareness of HD, educating the public and health services professionals, as well as advocating for the rights of those affected by HD