$2.1 million raised at The Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk
More than $2.1 million was raised by 2,800 participants, sponsors and volunteers at the fourth annual Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk presented by Sport Chek to benefit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Participants challenged themselves to walk up to 20 kilometres, starting and ending at Fort York. This camp-themed fundraising event is the only one of its kind in Canada.Following a heartfelt opening ceremony and flag raising at Fort York, corporate teams, hospital staff, families and individual registrants – many accompanied by their dogs – departed from Main Camp at 9 a.m. and walked through the streets of downtown Toronto, stopping at seven pit stops (campsites) along the way to enjoy camp-themed activities. After choosing their own adventure at each campsite, participants were celebrated as they crossed the finish line for the distance they walked while raising critical funds for SickKids.
“Every year we see the SickKids community come together to challenge and support each other and their teams,” said Ted Garrard, President and CEO, SickKids Foundation. “Now in its fourth year, the event has generated more excitement, participation and fundraising than ever before. Without returning sponsors including title sponsor Canaccord Genuity, presenting sponsor Sport Chek and our media partner, Bell Media, the event would not be the memorable day that it is for our participants every year.”
Canaccord Genuity is the inaugural title sponsor of The Great Camp Adventure Walk and is proud to continue their support of this event which has raised a total of $7.6 million since 2013.
“On behalf of everyone at Canaccord Genuity, I would like to thank the organizers, participants and volunteers for their generous contributions towards the ongoing success of this terrific event,” said Dan Daviau, President & CEO of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. “The funds we are able to raise as a community ensure that children and families around the world can continue to benefit from the innovative research and outstanding care provided by The Hospital for Sick Children.”
Presenting sponsor, Sport Chek hosted a campsite outside the hospital on Elm Street, where participants had the opportunity to take a photo with Toronto Raptors, Patrick Patterson and Cory Joseph.
"Sport Chek is thrilled to partner with an organization that works to improve the lives of young people across Canada. The people we meet and the stories we hear by being a part of the Great Camp Adventure Walk are truly inspiring. We are proud to be here in the community in a way that positively contributes to the lives of children and families across Canada," said Frederick Lecoq, SVP Marketing and e-Commerce FGL Sports.
Additional sponsors for this year’s event include PetSmart Charities of Canada, Domino’s, Manulife, Muskoka Bear Wear, Allen’s, Sole Power Productions, Food Dudes, Clorox, Camp Connection and Drake General Store. SickKids Foundation thanks all individuals and organizations who contributed to the day’s success.
Funds raised through this event go to SickKids Foundation to support its highest priority needs. With unrestricted donations, SickKids Foundation has the ability to respond quickly with flexibility to fund areas such as research, clinical advances or compassionate care. Unrestricted gifts to SickKids Foundation are the best way for donors to ensure the best possible outcomes for kids, now and in the future. The fifth annual Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk returns to Toronto on Saturday, September 30, 2017. To register, please visit: WalkForSickKids.ca.
Canaccord Genuity is the inaugural title sponsor of The Great Camp Adventure Walk and is proud to continue their support of this event which has raised a total of $7.6 million since 2013.
“On behalf of everyone at Canaccord Genuity, I would like to thank the organizers, participants and volunteers for their generous contributions towards the ongoing success of this terrific event,” said Dan Daviau, President & CEO of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. “The funds we are able to raise as a community ensure that children and families around the world can continue to benefit from the innovative research and outstanding care provided by The Hospital for Sick Children.”
Every year we see the SickKids community come together to challenge and support each other
"Sport Chek is thrilled to partner with an organization that works to improve the lives of young people across Canada. The people we meet and the stories we hear by being a part of the Great Camp Adventure Walk are truly inspiring. We are proud to be here in the community in a way that positively contributes to the lives of children and families across Canada," said Frederick Lecoq, SVP Marketing and e-Commerce FGL Sports.
Additional sponsors for this year’s event include PetSmart Charities of Canada, Domino’s, Manulife, Muskoka Bear Wear, Allen’s, Sole Power Productions, Food Dudes, Clorox, Camp Connection and Drake General Store. SickKids Foundation thanks all individuals and organizations who contributed to the day’s success.
Funds raised through this event go to SickKids Foundation to support its highest priority needs. With unrestricted donations, SickKids Foundation has the ability to respond quickly with flexibility to fund areas such as research, clinical advances or compassionate care. Unrestricted gifts to SickKids Foundation are the best way for donors to ensure the best possible outcomes for kids, now and in the future. The fifth annual Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk returns to Toronto on Saturday, September 30, 2017. To register, please visit: WalkForSickKids.ca.
