Walk or Run in support of the 141,000 Manitobans living with diabetes.
This April, join Diabetes Canada for its annual Lace Up for Diabetes run/walk at Assiniboine Park. The event features something for everyone—10k/5k timed run, 5k/3k run/walk and kids fun run.
Designed for serious runners, families, corporate teams, and individuals that want to come out and have a good time and support someone living with diabetes!
Prizes for top fundraisers • Food and beverage tent for participants • Games and activities for the entire family • Corporate teams encouraged!
Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in Canada. Currently, more than eleven million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes.
Funds raised by Lace Up for Diabetes will be used for much-needed research, diabetes education, services and advocacy on behalf of the 141,000 Manitoba children and adults living with diabetes.
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes.
Whether you are new to running or looking for a fun way to stay active, SportMedBC’s LearnToRun10K is a progressive training program that utilizes a combination of running & walking to help gradually increase your strength and stamina. Guided by a team of trained leaders, you will build the endurance and confidence to prepare you to complete a 10K distance injury-free at the end of 13 weeks. Participants will meet with their leaders once per week, plus receive a comprehensive 13-week LearnToRun10K program, weekly coaching advice, nutrition tips, and access to additional training resources.
The Walk for Arthritis is a one day community-based event that raises much needed funds for the more than 6 million Canadians affected by arthritis. The Walk for Arthritis was started in 2009 by small community groups who decided that people living with arthritis needed more support. They realized that if more funds could be raised, they might make a difference to their future.
This year we are excited to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of our annual Walk for Arthritis in over 30 communities across Canada. Since its inception, the Walk for Arthritis has raised over $11 million. Let’s make our 10th anniversary a record breaking year.
On a single day (either Saturday June 1 or Sunday June 2 depending on where you live), people can come out to share the experience of walking 1km or 5km, among family and friends in a festive environment. Hear meaningful stories from people who face this disease every day, and meet the researchers that are really making headway in finding solutions that our investment in research can deliver. Experience the joy of being with inspiring people who actually find walking to be a big challenge because of the pain and limitations of arthritis. But they can move – so can you!
Since then, every June, in more than 30 communities across Canada, thousands of people have started their Saturday or Sunday by choosing to walk with and among people confronted with the pain and limitations of arthritis. And they leave truly inspired.
Join us this year as we celebrate our 10th Walk for Arthritis on June 2nd at Assiniboine Park. The day promises to be joyful, spirited and a day to be remembered.
Route Options: 1Km & 5Km
Sign up to walk and pledge to raise funds to truly make a difference.
The Arthritis Society is proud to have the confidence of donors across the country that allows us to be the largest charitable funder of arthritis research. This means that the funds raised by the Walk for Arthritis make a world of difference to people affected by the disease. And since 1 in 5 people have the disease today, there is a good chance someone you know will benefit from the steps you take.
In under twenty years the prevalence of arthritis will grow by 50%. We have time to stop that trend, but only through investment in research.
This year we are celebrating our 10th Walk for Arthritis – help us make this the best year ever by joining the Walk for Arthritis community!
Save the Date! Our 12th Annual 55+ Housing & Active Lifestyles Expo is on May 29, 2019!
Held at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre located at 1808 Wellington Avenue, this expo will provide older Manitobans and their families with a variety of housing options, active lifestyle opportunities, and support services necessary for successful aging. Thank you to our past sponsors and exhibitors who have helped improved the lives of older Manitobans.
Why do we host this expo? We hope …
To help older adults and their families by providing them with information on housing options;
To empower older adults to make informed choices on transitioning from their family home to a new and exciting lifestyle;
To provide information on companies that can ease the process of this transition;
To help older adults maintain their independence by providing information on support services that will enable them to remain in their homes and communities.
Attending this expo, you will be among over 1500 attendee’s, having the opportunity to experience and gain valuable insights from over 110 local exhibitor’s who can assist our 55+ community.
ABOUT A & O
A & O: Support Services for Older Adultsis a not-for-profit organization providing specialized services for older Manitobans across the province. The goal of our programs is to empower and support older adults in the community. We’re dedicated to enhancing the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual lives of older adults, and promoting activate participation in all aspects of community life.
Donate today to ensure the continued commitment of providing quality programs to our loved ones!
Faces of Childhood Arthritis is re-imagined for 2019 as a camp-themed evening. Held at the picturesque woodland estate of The Gates on Roblin, this unique event will celebrate the joy of summer camp. From the menu to the entertainment and décor, guests will experience an evening reminiscent of those youthful summer experiences. Guests are invited to wear plaid to participate in the theme of the evening. Children aged 5 and older are welcome.
Reception 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m.
The event will include the opportunity to meet our incredible childhood arthritis ambassadors, who will share their stories. Dr. Kerstin Gerhold, Section Lead-Pediatric Rheumatology, will make a presentation about Childhood Arthritis and its impact on the child and family.
All proceeds from the event will subsidize the expense of running Manitoba’s Childhood Arthritis Camp to keep the children’s registration fee affordable for all families. Camp will be held July 17-21, 2019 at BB Camp in Lake of the Woods for kids aged 7 to 17 with a confirmed arthritis diagnosis.
To date, this event has raised over $90,000 to help children living in Manitoba with Childhood Arthritis (CA) and their families. Over 900 children in Manitoba are currently living with the challenges of CA. It affects more children than any other chronic disease – 3 per 1,000.
Arthritis Society supports and programs, such as Camp, help families cope with this lifelong diagnosis.
Attending camp can be one of the most exciting experiences of summer for children. Unfortunately, children with Childhood Arthritis are often unable to attend more traditional camps, which do not have the facilities, specialized medical staff, or modified activities to accommodate their Arthritis. Our camp will allow campers to not be defined or limited by their disease, but to just be kids.
Visit the event link below to learn more about purchasing tickets, or if you cannot attend, make a donation to directly support camp!
