Events: Charity walks this weekend

Get out for a walk, if you happen to be in Toronto, Vancouver and Moncton. Here is a list of

weekend

Get out for a walk, if you happen to be in Toronto, Vancouver and Moncton. Here is a list of charity walks happening this weekend.

Help End Women’s Cancers

Toronto, ON, September 11, 12

The Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend To end Women’s Cancers is a massive walk to raise money for Princess Margaret Hospital in its search for a cure for breast and gynecologic cancers. The 60km walk takes place over two days through the streets of Toronto. You can register by clicking here. Members of the Best Health team participated last year. If you’d like to donate to our team, click here.

Help animals find a home

Vancouver, September 12

Take your pup for a walkabout at the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk. Take your pooch for a 5-k run or a 3.5 walk around the Stanley Park and lots of fun events for your pooch, such as a look-alike contest, agility show and more. The money raised will help fund the services of the British Columbia SPCA, such as finding orphan pets new homes. You can register here, and make a donation here.

Raise money for Parkinson

Moncton, NB, September 11, 12

The Vogue Optical Parkinson SuperWalk raises money for research, education, support services and advocacy for the Parkinson Society Canada. The Moncton race/walk is on the 12th, but there are many other Parkinson walks in the province. You can register here and donate here.

What are you doing this weekend? Post your plans in the comments below or email me details for an upcoming event.

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