TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 7, 2013) -
| WHAT: | The media is invited to participate in and cover Meagan's Walk: Creating a Circle of Hope which is celebrating its 12th year of raising funds for paediatric brain tumour research. This 5km fundraising walk and hug is presented by Colliers International Canada and starts from a new location this year at historic Fort York and ends at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). | |
| Meagan's Walk: Creating a Circle of Hope is also part of Healthy and Happy, a SickKids campaign in May to educate and raise awareness in the community on the issues, challenges and progress of children's health. | ||
| WHEN: | Saturday, May 11, 2013 | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration opens at new starting location - Fort York | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Children's activities and entertainment begin | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Wall of Honour at starting area - participants encouraged to sign and offer dedications or wishes of support | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Interview opportunity with Denise Bebenek | |
| 9:35 a.m. | Opening ceremonies begin - Fort York | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Walk starts at Fort York | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Hospital hug and performance by Juno award-winners Dala, followed by closing ceremonies (in front of SickKids at the Elizabeth Street entrance) | |
| 11:55 a.m. | Photo and interview opportunity with Bebenek family, friends and SickKids patients), street party and closing festivities | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Mother's Way - inside SickKids Atrium | |
| WHERE: | Start - Fort York, 250 Old Fort York Road, Toronto, Ontario | |
| Finish - The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario (Elizabeth Street entrance) | ||
| WHO: | Thousands of caring families, teams and individuals come together to create a Circle of Hope | |
| Denise Bebenek - Meagan's mother and founder of Meagan's Walk | ||
| Dr. Eric Bouffet - Paediatric neuro-oncologist and director of the Brain Tumour Program at SickKids | ||
| Dr. James Rutka - Neuro-surgeon and Director of The Arthur and Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre at SickKids | ||
| Dala - Juno award-winning Canadian folk duo - performing at SickKids during hug | ||
| Kim Stockwood (and family) - Canadian singer | ||
| Sheila McCarthy - award-winning Canadian actress | ||
| Ken Norris - executive managing director, Colliers International | ||
| HOW: | To participate, register at http://megswalk.squarespace.com/ today! | |
Photo Opportunities:
- Meagan's Walk kick-off at Fort York with Bebenek family
- Wall of Honour featuring celebrities at Fort York
- Thousands of participants forming human hug around SickKids
- Families affected by paediatric brain tumours participating in official proceedings
- 'Mother's Way' honouring those whose children are patients at SickKids this Mother's Day weekend
Contact Information:
Lynda Keith
Meagan's Walk
O: 905-642-3865
C: 416-540-7586
lyndakeith123@rogers.com
Heather Bonnar
SickKids Foundation
O: 416-813-6166 x2701
C: 647-225-4901
heather.bonnar@sickkidsfoundation.com
Meagan's Walk
O: 905-642-3865
C: 416-540-7586
lyndakeith123@rogers.com
Heather Bonnar
SickKids Foundation
O: 416-813-6166 x2701
C: 647-225-4901
heather.bonnar@sickkidsfoundation.com