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Fundraising ActivitiesOpen Minds Walk and RunGet ready for the 2009 Open Minds Walk and Run!
Raise Pledges for Trips, Gadgets, Music & Food
Register Now! Our new web portal - register, start a team, raise pledges using email or Facebook, and much more: www.WalkandRun.ca. Through our Event Sponsor, The Running Room (especially for runners): www.RunningRoom.com.
What is the Open Minds Walk and Run? What are the registration fees? TEAM REGISTRATION: How Do I Form A Team? Where and when do I bring in my pledges/paper forms?
Thank you to our 2008 sponsors!
What is the Open Minds Walk and Run?Open Minds is much more than a walk and run. It's a place where people with mental illness, their families, friends, and health professionals come together to celebrate their successes, encourage those still on their journey to recovery, and (most importantly) have A LOT of fun. Participants raise pledges leading up to the event. On event day they turn in their pledges, enjoy a light breakfast, and then take part in one of our four events. The line up is as follows:
After the walking or running, participants enjoy a free barbecue provided by Canadian Western Bank. There will be a kids activity zone (including bouncy castles), high energy roots reggae music performed by the critically acclaimed group Souljah Fyah, and lots of prizes for participants. What a great way to spend a Sunday in September!
- Why is my support needed?One person in 100 is diagnosed with schizophrenia, most often in adolescence or early adulthood. Many more struggle with related mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, depression, and psychosis. Your pledges allow the Edmonton Chapter to reach out to families and individuals whose lives have been clouded by these illnesses and bring them back into the light. We restore hope by providing: - Support programs for family members and people living with any mental illness We are a family-based organization that has earned a great deal of admiration and respect because we build compassion in the community and help those affected by severe mental illness get their lives back.
What are the registration fees?WALKERS RUNNERS
When & where is it?The event will take place on September 20th at the pavilion overlooking the lake in Hawrelak Park. The order of events (to be confirmed) is as follows: 8:30 am – breakfast (muffins, fruit, juice, coffee)
How do I register?For the chip-timed 10 k trail run, 5 k trail walk or 5 k road run, you can either use the Running Room website (you must first create a Running Room account) or our new online tools at www.WalkandRun.ca (click on the Open Minds banner and select the Edmonton event). If you don't want to register online, you can fill out the entry form attached to our brochure and drop it off along with the appropriate fee at any Running Room location. 2.5 k fun walkers may register online using the same method as above. If you do not wish to collect pledges online, simply show up on the day of the event to register and drop off your pledges at the same time.
How do I form a team?All team members must first register as individuals. For instructions, please see How do I register? above. After you have registered as an individual, you can form a team and qualify for additional prizes. The easiest way to start or join a team is to use our online tools at www.WalkandRun.ca.
Where and when do I bring in my pledges/paper forms?You can drop off your pledges, registration forms, and team forms at: 1) At our Check-in Stations at Hawrelak Park on event day, or 2) At the southside Running Room location (8537 - 109 Street) at these times:
Chip-timed event participants can pick up their timing chips and race packages at either location.
Flag of Hope Iris Campaign
The “Flag of Hope” Iris Campaign is a province-wide fundraiser in support of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta. All money raised will help fund critical programs and services for people affected by schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. All proceeds from the purchase of these beautiful iris bunches will go to your Edmonton & Area Chapter for programs that provide information, individual and family support, public education, outreach services, and advocacy for families and individuals living with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who supported the 2009 campaign. Please stay tuned for information about our 2010 campaign, especially our new "Brighten Your Day" initiative whereby you can purchase flowers to be delivered to people who are in hospital.
Other Fundraising ActivitiesPlease check back soon for other initiatives to support the Edmonton & Area Chapter's valuable activities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
