Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada

Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
Walk of Life Schedule of Events (RAIN OR SHINE!)
Saturday May 15, 2010 - Ontario Science Centre
8:00 AM
Sign-in & Registration
Complimentary Breakfast
Health & Wellness Fair
Toronto All-Star Big Band Combo
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”
Teletoon Retro
Rogers Cable Communications Kids Zone
Fabulous draw prizes! Contests! Entertainment!
9:15 AM
Opening Ceremonies with MC Roger Petersen, CityNews
Presentations
Kids King & Queen of Hearts
Toronto Raptor’s Dance Pak Warm Up
Official “Walk of Life” song by Alyssa Leigh
Bagpipe Procession to Starting Line
9:40 AM
Runners Start
9:45 AM
Walkers Start
10:00 AM
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
11:00 AM
Awards Celebration, Prize Draws and More!
11:15 AM
“Body Works” Show Repeated
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
2010 WALK OF LIFE supports cardiac health, education and rehabilitation
26th annual walking/running event to raise $1 million nationally
to fight Canada’s leading cause of mortality
Toronto, ON – April 20, 2010 – On Saturday, May 15, an anticipated 1,800 GTA residents will join the
2010 WALK OF LIFE. More than 35 hospitals and cardiac rehab centres across Canada will also stage their
own WALKs OF LIFE as part of the national campaign. Funds raised support patient and public awareness,
medical equipment, facilities, professional education and graduate scholarships. The WALK OF LIFE
generates awareness for cardiac rehabilitation as an important tool for recovery from a cardiac event as well
as a preventative measure for heart disease.
Participants will take part in either a 3 kilometre or 5 kilometre walk or the new 5 kilometre run. The events
kick off with a “heart healthy” breakfast, donated by Whole Foods, and will take place at 8 a.m. on the
mezzanine level of the Ontario Science Centre. Entertainment will include educational activities,
presentations in the auditorium, celebrities, members of the Toronto All-Star Big Band, Scooby-Doo,
Carlton the Bear, the Raptor and members of the Raptors Dance Pak to warm up the participants before the
walk/run through E.T. Seton Park. And Roger Petersen, anchor/reporter CityNews, will emcee the program.
“Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality among Canadians and it is also the number one disease
affecting women,” said Barbara Kennedy, Executive Director, Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada. “As a
special focus on women, participants who raise $100 or more in pledges and students who raise $50 or
more will receive a free Polar Heart Sports bra and the registration fee will be waived.”
National sponsors include TRIDEL; Rogers; Universal Workers Union LIUNA Local 183;
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life; The Printing House; The Brand Factory and the Bank of
Montreal. New this year and as another national sponsor, the MIKEY Network will donate defibrillators to
participating cardiac rehab centres across the country.
“The WALK OF LIFE is a family event highlighting the importance of a healthy lifestyle that has to start at
an early age and continue throughout one’s life to prevent heart disease,” said Leo DelZotto, President of
Tridel Corporation and President of the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada’s Board of Directors for the
past 10 years. “This event brings people together to spend time with friends and family, have fun and learn
about the risk factors associated with heart disease, what to do about it and where to find proper care.”
Registered walkers and runners will enjoy a number of complementary services and products including
breakfast, a cinch backpack, a pedometer, and Science Centre parking. In addition, participants who remain
after the event will receive a 20 per cent discount off the entrance fee to the Science Centre and the famous
“Harry Potter “-the Exhibition for the day. The WALK OF LIFE is free for children 12 and under and kids
are eligible to participate in the Healthy Heart colouring contest for a chance to win some fabulous prizes.
Donors who contribute $100 or more on the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada’s website before the
April 27th “Early Bird” deadline will have the registration fee waived and will be eligible to win a Vermont
Castings Barbeque valued at $1,200.
Contact the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada (416- 730-8299) or www.walkoflife.ca online.
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
2010 Walk of Life
By Barbara Kennedy
Changing with the times, yet going back in time back to honour its humble beginnings 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!
The 2010 WALK OF LIFE is an annual
event put on by the Cardiac Health
Foundation of Canada. An emphasis is
placed on participation by the whole
family and all ages and stages of life are
represented. This year is particularly
special with the Foundation going back
to its roots by returning to the site of
the original WALK OF LIFE over 26 years
ago! The original WALK OF LIFE raised
funds for one cardiac rehabilitation
program and over the past few years it
has grown into a National campaign
helping programs all across the country.
Nowadays the funds raised are
distributed to over 40 cardiac
rehabilitation programs across Canada
for medical equipment, facilities, patient
& public information, research and
professional education. In addition, four
graduate scholarships of $3,000 each
are given out at the annual CACR
Conference ( Canadian Association of
Cardiac Rehabilitation) And with heart
disease being the number one cause of
mortality and with the aging population,
the prevention aspect is as important as
the follow-up treatment.
Spaces are limited and admittance will
be capped at 1800. A special early bird
registration fee is being offered to those
who register by April 20th, 2010. The
day has been changed to Saturday from
Sunday to accommodate people who
intend on using public transportation as
it is available earlier in the morning. And
the event is set to begin earlier and
finish earlier also.
This year’s WALK OF LIFE on May 15
promises 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 …and even a FREE Polar
Heart SPORTS BRA *! (*based on raising
$100 minimum in donations for adults;
$50 for students)
“The Computer Aging Machine” (age
your facial features 30 years!)
Other changes include the new
LOCATION AND DATE. The new date is
in the middle of May rather than the end
of April to ensure nicer weather. The
new venue is the Ontario Science Centre
and the new park is ET Seton Park – part
of the Sunnybrook Park system. A
liaison has been established with the
Ontario Science to make the event
educational as well as entertaining.
Activities are being offered in addition
to the WALK for both kids and adults to
accommodate everyone’s needs –
particularly the elderly & disabled...
Some of these include:
E² SCIENCE CENTRE MODULES:
“George The Human Torso” (up-close,
hands on interaction)
“Interactive Experiments”
Special “Body Works” Show in the OSC
Auditorium – OSC Scientists present an
entertaining look at the anatomy and
physiology of the human body. Observe
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
real mammalian organs and use
technology to observe the HUMAN
HEART. Repeated again after the walk at
11:15am.
And, in addition a special 20%
discounted general entrance fee to
the OSC is being offered after the
WALK for all participants
The most dramatic addition is a new
5KM RUN! This is being added to the
3km WALK and 5 km WALK.
Extraordinary prizes will be awarded to
the Top 3 Men and Women Runners (1st
place: 2 lower bowl Tickets; 2nd & 3rd
place: $50 merchandise gift
certificates)
With all these changes there are still
many continuing traditions and
happenings. The Cardiac Health
Foundation of Canada is thankful to
their generous sponsors, loyal donors
and wonderful volunteers. 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.
Article written by Barbara Kennedy – Executive Director – Cardiac Health Foundation of
Canada
For further information or to register on-line: www.walkoflife.ca or 416-730-8299 or
info@cardiachealth.ca
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
About the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
The newly re-branded Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada is a charitable organization dedicated to
supporting cardiac rehabilitation and the advocacy of prevention and education across Canada...
Since 1965, $9 Million has been raised nationally for facilities, scholarships & research, patient & public
awareness, professional education and medical equipment.
PREVENTION:
through an informative, interactive website to keep the public informed with the latest news.
through a co-publication of the Cardiac Chronicles Magazine
EDUCATION:
through free public lectures on various heart health issues and cardiac rehabilitation topics.
through the presentation of 4 graduate scholarships ( $3,000) annually at the CACR professional
symposium
through the presentation of two scholarships ($6,000) for the U of T Dr. Terry Kavanagh
Fellowship
through the sponsorship of the annual Terry Kavanagh Lecture for cardiac rehabilitation
specialists at the CACR conference
CARDIAC REHABILITATION:
The National WALK OF LIFE Campaign raises funds for more that 35 programs across Canada.
Walking & exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programs are widely recommended as part of
the continuum of cardiovascular care and the reason WHY the National WALK OF LIFE campaign
was started.
Cheque presentations to National WALK OF LIFE
Campaign at the CACR Annual conference in Edmonton
Alberta – Oct. 2009. Recipients represent cardiac rehab
programs from 40 hospitals across Canada.
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
Walks of Life around Canada
Date
Location
Program Name
April 23/10
Lindsay
ON
May 12 & 13
Sudbury
ON
May 15/10
Toronto
ON
May 15/10
Toronto
ON
Ross Memorial Hospital,
Cardiac Rehab Program - The
Beat Goes On
Sudbury Regional Hospital
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cardiac Prevention and
Rehabilitation Services
GTA Walk of Life
May 15/10
Breslau
ON
Cardiac Fitness Association
May 15/10
Toronto
ON
May 15/10
Toronto
ON
Cardiac Rehab & Secondary
Prevention Program
Cardiac Care and Heart Health
May 15/10
St. Catharines
ON
Brock University Heart Institute
May 15/10
Hamilton
ON
May 15/10
St. Catharines
ON
May 29/10
Kelowna
BC
May 29/10
New Westminster BC
Cardiac Health & Rehabilitation
Centre
Cardiovascular Health &
Rehabilitation Program
Central Okanagan Association
for Cardiac Health (COACH)
Healthy Heart Program
May 29/10
Moncton
NB
May 29/10
Hamilton
ON
May 29/10
London
ON
May 29/10
Orangeville
ON
May 30/10
Halifax
NS
Cardiac Wellness Program/
Coeur en sante
McMaster University MacTurtle
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cardiac Rehabilitation and
Secondary Prevention Prog.
Cardiac Wellness Prog.,
Headwaters Heathcare Centre
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
Health in Motion Program &
Community Liaison
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
June 5/10
Goderich
ON
Healthy Hearts
June 12/10
Moose Jaw
SK
June 13/10
Fraser Lake
BC
Cardiaction - Patient Education
Centre - Five Hills Health
Region
Fraser Lake Health Centre
June 24/10
Newmarket
ON
Pointe-Claire
QC
Sept 15/10
Ingersoll
ON
Sept 18/10
Etobicoke
ON
Sept 18/10
Chatham
ON
Sept 18/10
Sarnia
ON
Sept 26/10
Sydney
NS
September
Mississauga
ON
September
Saint John
NB
September
Bathurst
NB
September
Caraquet
NB
September
Windsor-Essex
ON
Cardiac Wellness Centre
Oct 12 - 16
Winnipeg
MB
Reh-Fit Centre
August
Southlake Regional Health
Centre, Cardiac Prevention &
Rehabilitation
West Island Cardiac Wellness
Program
Oxford County Cardiac Rehab
Trillium Cardiac Wellness &
Rehab Centre
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
Vascular Protection & Cardiac
Rehabilitation Program
Cape Breton Heart Lung
Wellness Centre
Cardiovascular Risk
Management Program, Credit
Valley Hospital
Cardiovascular Health &
Wellness Program
Chaleur Regional Hospital
Cardiac Rehab Program
Programme de rehabilitation
cardioque du CSC de Caraquet
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
The Mikey Network: Supporters of the Walk of Life
The Mikey Network was named for Mike Salem – a partner in Heathwood Homes
and The Heron Group of Companies. In the summer of 2002, Mike was on a golf course
in the beautiful Muskokas. He hit his first shot, drove up to his second and then his
heart skipped a beat. Miles away from help, Mike passed away doing what he loved best,
playing golf.
Mike was known for his compassion and consideration for his family, friends and
colleagues, so we felt that helping others in his memory would be a fitting tribute. In
2003, The Mikey Network was established by Heathwood and Heron in memory of our
dear friend and partner. No one knows whether a defibrillator could have helped to save
Mike’s life, but in his name, we place Mikeys in as many public places as possible, so
that other cardiac arrest victims may have a second chance.
The first year, we committed $50,000 raised at a golf tournament to the Cardiac
Safe City Program. Since then, with the help of dedicated volunteers and community
partners, the Network has grown beyond our wildest hopes. As of Spring 2008, the
Network has committed over 400 units, with a total value of just over $1 million dollars.
This represents an amazing journey and honours a remarkable man – Mike Salem.
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
Walk of Life Prize Listing
EARLY BIRD DRAW PRIZE
Winner chosen from those who registered and raised over $100 by the
EARLY BIRD deadline date of April 27th, 2010
Vermont Castings Propane BBQ
Value: $1200 / donated by National Fireplaces and
Facings Inc.
TIER I DRAW PRIZES
Minimum donation of $10.00 for each chance or 3 chances for minimum
$25 .00 donation to win these amazing prizes:
Airstream Arctic Cruiser Electric Bike with Lithium
battery
Value: $1800 / donated by Airstream Group
Vision T 9200 Treadmill & a $200 gift certificate for
running shoes
Value: $2,200 / donated by Heathwood Homes
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
TIER II DRAW PRIZES
Minimum donation of $5.00 for each chance or 5 chances for minimum $20 .00
donation to win these wonderful prizes:
Official Raptors Jersey autographed by Chris Bosh #4
Value: priceless / donated by Rogers Cable Communications
Official Ducks Hockey Jersey signed by seven 2010 Olympic Players Including team captain Scott Niedermayer
Value: priceless / donated by Mario Boscarino & George Parros
Official Avalanche Helmet worn by former Maple Leaf player Darcy Tucker #16
Value: priceless /donated by Mario Boscarino
Autographed Ducks Game Puck by Bobby Ryan & Stache Gear T-Shirt
Value: priceless / donated by George Parros
Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Tickets
Value: $500 / donated by TRIDEL
One- Month Private Club Membership for a FAMILY of FOUR
Including tennis, sailing, fitness, badminton, swimming, lawn bowling and more!
Value: $1,000 / donated by The Boulevard Club
Six-Month Gold Fitness Membership, Fitness Assessment & 3 Training
Sessions
Value: $1,000 / donated by The Fitness Institute
“Language & Linguine “ 10 Italian Lessons + 3 exquisite meals + wine
Value: $250 / donated by grano
Capresso Ultima Capuccino maker and stainless steel Burr grinder
Value: $500 / donated by FAEMA
SONY AM/FM/CD Kitchen Clock Radio with Remote
Value: $200 / donated by Mackenzie Investments
Silk Bedding Ensemble
Value: $600 / donated by Sun-Brite Drapery
Gift Basket of Specialty Items
Value: $200 / donated by The Bargains Group
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Walk of Life Maps
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NATIONAL SPONSORS
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SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS
LOCAL SPONSORS
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IN ADDITION TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS -SPECIAL
THANKS TO…
EDUCATIONAL PROMOTIONS:
GRANITE PARTNERS II LP
SIBLEY & ASSOCIATES
RBC FOUNDATION
GENEROUS CONTRIBUTORS:
ALYSSA LEIGH
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
ASTRAL MEDIA
NEW HOMES MAGAZINE
ASTRAL RADIO
NORTH BEACH THERAPEUTICS
BRIAN BLAIR
ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE
BUZZBUZZHOMES.COM
PIZZA NOVA
CANOE
RAPTORS DANCE PAK
CITY TV
ROGER PETERSEN
CONDO GUIDE
SANBORG PRODUCTIONS
DR. TERENCE KAVANAGH
SATYEN SHAH
ECO MEDIA
STEPHENSON’S RENTAL SERVICES
FREEMAN & PETER SIGNS
SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE
G. RYAN DESIGN
TELETOON RETRO
GERON – THE IMPACT OF IMAGE
THE COMMUNCIATIONS GROUP
HOMES MAGAZINE
THE FAN
HTO TO GO – CITY OF TORONTO
THE HERON GROUP
IL MULINO
TORONTO ALL-STAR BIG BAND COMBO
JONES BROWN INSURANCE BROKERS +
CONSULTANTS
TORONTO STAR
TORONTO SUN
JOHN TURNBULL
VIRGIN RADIO – BOOM AND 1010
LJN GROUP
ZYGMUNT JEDRZEJEK
MARCELLO TARANTINO
MISTURA
… AND ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS!!!
Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada