VHLC @ Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM) October 21, 2018
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Our goal this year is $1500... e.g. 60 people at $25 each. Also see "Ways to give" page for more info. |
Join the Charity Challenge to“Walk for VHL” @ Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM) October 21, 2018
Be part of our team to raise funds and awareness for the fight against VHL’s devastating effects.
VHL (von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome) is a rare genetic disease and life-long battle for patients and their family members. (I’ve had VHL since 15 and I’m now 48. I’ve had many operations for kidney cancer and brain tumours.)
Your fundraising will help us to provide direct online and phone support services across the country to patients and loved ones dealing with medical-related challenges. We need donations and help for VHL Canada and its support program in Canada to continue. At minimum, we need to cover $900, our commitment for registration fees. Our goal this year is $2000 (e.g. 50 people at $40 each).
Proudly wear a free Toronto Marathon T-shirt and customized Bib in honour of someone special to you or a sponsor. Carry the VHL banner with others. Be energized: there are 8500 participants in the 5K, 200 charities in total, and unique views of the city. As part of the same awareness campaign, 3 landmarks will be lit red and white for VHL including the CN Tower and Peace Bridge. At the finish line, receive your medal and enter the party at Nathan Phillips Square. Here, you’ll see the TORONTO sign, which will also be red and white for VHL, but with a gold ‘R’ for ‘rare’.
This is what fundraising team members liked from last year:
“… it was a great experience. Seeing the great turn out of people supporting many causes was inspiring and had such a positive vibe. If I honestly had to say it was a 5 out of 5 for me. It’s great seeing people get together to help conquer/find cures.”
-Kathy, VHL patient
“The Scotiabank marathon is an uplifting experience that brings the community together like few events can. Having a highway all to yourself as a pedestrian will help you experience the brighter side of a highway closure. You will have open air views of Toronto's spectacular skyline, otherwise forbidden to common motorists.”
-Glen, board of directors 2017
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It’s possible to support another charity, although I want as many people for our VHL cause, there can be a “mixed” group of friends. Contact them because they might have access to preferential registration rates, fundraising tips/incentives, and admin person.
Click here for the list of 200 official charities of STWM the 2018 Scotiabank Charity Challenge:
FAQ page
It’s easy to register, but do it now – the 5K sold-out last year. You'll also get discounted entry fees. Get started or ask questions: contact@vhlcan.ca (Henry Seo). For more info: www.vhlcan.ca
VHL (von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome) is a rare genetic disease and life-long battle for patients and their family members. (I’ve had VHL since 15 and I’m now 48. I’ve had many operations for kidney cancer and brain tumours.)
Your fundraising will help us to provide direct online and phone support services across the country to patients and loved ones dealing with medical-related challenges. We need donations and help for VHL Canada and its support program in Canada to continue. At minimum, we need to cover $900, our commitment for registration fees. Our goal this year is $2000 (e.g. 50 people at $40 each).
Proudly wear a free Toronto Marathon T-shirt and customized Bib in honour of someone special to you or a sponsor. Carry the VHL banner with others. Be energized: there are 8500 participants in the 5K, 200 charities in total, and unique views of the city. As part of the same awareness campaign, 3 landmarks will be lit red and white for VHL including the CN Tower and Peace Bridge. At the finish line, receive your medal and enter the party at Nathan Phillips Square. Here, you’ll see the TORONTO sign, which will also be red and white for VHL, but with a gold ‘R’ for ‘rare’.
This is what fundraising team members liked from last year:
“… it was a great experience. Seeing the great turn out of people supporting many causes was inspiring and had such a positive vibe. If I honestly had to say it was a 5 out of 5 for me. It’s great seeing people get together to help conquer/find cures.”
-Kathy, VHL patient
“The Scotiabank marathon is an uplifting experience that brings the community together like few events can. Having a highway all to yourself as a pedestrian will help you experience the brighter side of a highway closure. You will have open air views of Toronto's spectacular skyline, otherwise forbidden to common motorists.”
-Glen, board of directors 2017
OR
It’s possible to support another charity, although I want as many people for our VHL cause, there can be a “mixed” group of friends. Contact them because they might have access to preferential registration rates, fundraising tips/incentives, and admin person.
Click here for the list of 200 official charities of STWM the 2018 Scotiabank Charity Challenge:
FAQ page
It’s easy to register, but do it now – the 5K sold-out last year. You'll also get discounted entry fees. Get started or ask questions: contact@vhlcan.ca (Henry Seo). For more info: www.vhlcan.ca
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… it was a great experience. Seeing the great turn out of people supporting many causes was inspiring and had such a positive vibe. If I honestly had to say it was a 5 out of 5 for me. It’s great seeing people get together to help conquer/find cures
-Kathy, VHL patient
The Scotiabank marathon is an uplifting experience that brings the community together like few events can. Having a highway all to yourself as a pedestrian will help you experience the brighter side of a highway closure. You will have open air views of Toronto's spectacular skyline, otherwise forbidden to common motorists
-Glen, board of directors
