GTA WALK OF LIFE – SATURDAY MAY 15, 2010

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Special News Update: Changing with the times – yet going back to honour its humble beginnings. Read the inside story about the newly re-branded CARDIAC HEALTH FOUNDATION OF CANADA for “Prevention, Education & Cardiac Rehabilitation” & the re-birth of its major campaign - the WALK OF LIFE !

This year’s WALK OF LIFE is sure to be a SOLD OUT event with all the new ideas and incentives being offered. Eager participants have already signed on to reserve their spot – and each person receives a backpack, pedometer, fabulous breakfast, entertainment, complimentary parking & even a FREE Polar Heart SPORTS BRA! (retail value: $49) **based on raising $100 minimum in donation for adults; $50 for students. Spaces are limited and admittance will be capped at 1800. Save and take advantage of the special early bird registration fee.

So what’s new? First of all, the day has been changed to Saturday rather than Sunday to accommodate people who intend on using public transportation as it is available earlier in the morning. That being said, the event is set to begin earlier and finish earlier.

What else has changed ? The location and the date ! The new date is in the middle of May rather than the end of April to ensure better weather. The new venue is the Ontario Science Centre and the new park is ET Seton Park – part of the Sunnybrook Park system.

Ironically, the very first WALK OF LIFE took place in this very same park 26 years ago – so it is historically a journey back in time to the “roots”of the foundation. And the liaison with the Ontario Science is both entertaining and educational. Activities being offered for both kids and adults include:

** E² SCIENCE CENTRE MODULES:
“The Computer Aging Machine” (age your facial features 30 years!) “George The Human Torso” (up-close, hands on interaction)
“Interactive Experiments”

** TELETOONS
** Special “Body Works” Show in the OSC Auditorium – OSC Scientists present an entertaining look at the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Observe real mammalian organs and use technology to observe the HUMAN HEART. Repeated again after the walk at 11:15am.
(and a special 20% discounted general entrance fee to the OSC is being offered after the WALK for all participants)

Anything else that’s different? A new 5 km RUN is being added to the 3km WALK and 5 km WALK. And great prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Men and Women Runners (1st place: 2 Platinum Blue Jays Tickets ; 2nd & 3rd place: $50 gift certificates)

What’s the same ? Our wonderful sponsors, loyal donors and extraordinary volunteers. An emphasis on participation by the whole family – all ages and stages of life. National Sponsors include: TRIDEL, ROGERS Cable Communications, the MIKEY Network, Universal Workers Union LIUNA Local 183, The Printing House, Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life, The Brand Factory and Bank Of Montreal. A heart healthy breakfast will again be supplied by WHOLE FOODS and ParticipACTION is again donating pedometers to all participants. In addition, more fabulous draw prizes, outstanding fundraising incentive prizes, contests and celebrities will still be a part of the day. A special gift from POLAR CANADA – Polar Heart Sports Bra ( retail value $49.00) will be available at registration as part of the incentive package. Returning and new Local Sponsors include: Travelers Canada, Active Green & Ross, Mercedes-Benz Downtown, Opulence Catering and Event Management, Chartwell Seniors Housing Reit, Sigmund Soudack & Associates, AON Risk Services, BNP Paribas, Dorsay Development Corp., Crown Wallpaper & Fabrics, Cervini Painting & Decorating, Today’s Parent, Del Condominium Life, Del Property Management, Pool People Ltd, Drive Agency, Media Profile, Airstream Group, The Running Room, Toronto EMS Cardiac Safe City and more…
And the ambiance and camaraderie amongst participants and competing teams will still be evident as people have fun will raising money for a most worthwhile cause.
Fabulous draw prizes, outstanding fundraising incentive prizes, contests and celebrities. And the funds raised are distributed to cardiac rehabilitation programs across Canada associated with over 40 different hospitals/clinics for medical equipment, facilities, patient & public information, scholarships and research and professional education.

Bring yourself, your family, your friends and compete for prizes individually or as part of a Team. Have a great time while supporting a great cause.

Looking forward to seeing you at the WALK OF LIFE – Saturday, May 15, 2010 !

Article written by Barbara Kennedy – Executive Director – Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
For further information or to register on-line, call 416-730-8299 or info@cardiachealth.ca

*based on raising $100 minimum in donations for adults; $50 for students