The challenge is to collectively travel the distance from Bridge 1 in St. Catharines on Lake Ontario to Port Colborne’s Sugarloaf Marina on Lake Erie on the Welland Canals Parkway Trail and back, a total of approximately 90 km, as many times as possible. We are raising funds to support individuals and families living with Huntington disease.
Last year’s inaugural event was a huge success, but we want to bring in even more participants. This year we are offering some great incentive prizes for the greatest distance covered and the most donations brought in for both individuals and teams! We will also have some fun, safe, inexpensive activities and balloons available for kids.
When: October 16, 2021 starting at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Anywhere on the Welland Canals Parkway Trail! A Registration and Information booth, and kids' activities will be set up at the parking lot at the Allanburg bridge on Hwy 20 just outside of Fonthill.
How: Register for the event by clicking "Register" and set up your personal fundraising page!
The beautiful Welland Canals Parkway Trail is a generally flat path that runs for 45 km from Bridge 1 in St. Catharines on Lake Ontario to the shore of Lake Erie in Port Colborne. The fall is a great time to take in the colours of autumn and some of the unique sights along the trail.
Choose a spot on the Parkway Trail and your method of travel – walk, run, bike, trike, stroll, push someone, pull someone – you choose your method of non-motorized travel.
Please follow all Covid protocols.
Please keep in mind that motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trail.
Keep track of your distance for each person (eg. If you are pushing someone, you BOTH count the distance), and submit it. We will add it all up and announce our grand total.
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All proceeds raised through this event will go to support Family Services and Research to delay or stop Huntington disease.
Event Questions? Email rculp50@yahoo.com or call/text (289) 783-2334
Website Questions? Email events@huntingtonsociety.ca
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