| The first annual Meagan’s Walk: Creating a Circle of Hope took place on Mother’s Day 2002. Despite the rainy weather, more than 800 chilled and determined participants joined hands and formed that first “hug” around The Hospital for Sick Children, as a simple gesture of support for the children and their families within. |
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| Meagan’s Walk has been steadfast in its determination to raise awareness about paediatric brain tumours and to generate funds for the much needed research into this illness. It is only through research that the mysteries and challenges of brain tumours will be understood, and better treatments can be developed to fight this deadly illness. |
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| As well as participating in the annual Meagan’s Walk on Mother’s Day, or the Meagan’s Walk Dinner and Dance Gala, there are other ways to give! You can help us make a difference for the other Meagans! |
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| Personal Donations |
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| Meagan’s Walk is proud to support The Hospital for Sick Children, a health care facility that is known throughout the world for its discovery and leadership in children’s health care. Funds raised through Meagan’s Walk are directed to The Arthur and Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre located at “Sick Kids”. This is the only research facility in Canada dedicated to paediatric brain tumour research, and brain tumours are a leading cause of cancer related death in young people under age 20 years. Donations to Meagan’s Walk are receipted by SickKids Foundation. |
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| You may also wish to consider making a donation in memory of a loved one who has died, or as a tribute in honour of a special occasion, such as an anniversary, a graduation or a colleague’s retirement. |
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| Be a Corporate Sponsor |
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| Corporate Sponsors are community partners for Meagan’s Walk: Creating a Circle of Hope, and key to the success in raising funds for brain tumour research. Corporate Sponsors offer financial assistance and “in kind” sponsorship. |
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| Be a Workplace “Ambassador” |
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| Workplace colleagues may dedicate fundraising proceeds to Meagan’s Walk. Each year various work and professional groups select Meagan’s Walk as the partner charity for special workplace fundraising projects, such as special holiday contributions and office “dress down” days. |
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| Host a Community Event – Be a Community Partner |
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| Meagan’s Walk has honoured by the many kind gestures of support from our friends in the community. There have been numerous contributions of funds raised through a variety of events, such as golf tournaments, hair “cut-a-thons”, sports competitions, bake sales and much more. Meagan’s Walk has also been honoured as the “community partner” charity at store openings and book and product launches. You may wish to organize your own Meagan’s Walk event within your school community. Children can lead by example and help create a caring community! |
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