Tuesday, December 21, 2010
North Bay Walk for Muscular Dystrophy video!!
Check out the new North Bay Walk for Muscular Dystrophy video!!
Hamilton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy video!
Check out the new Hamilton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy video!!
York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy video!
Check out the new York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy video!!
Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
Check out the new Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy video!!
Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
Check out the new Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy video!!!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Exchange Donations Instead of Gifts this Holiday Season!
This year, instead of exchanging gifts, exchange donations!
A donation exchange is perfect for the season of giving and frees up so much time to relax over the holidays!
The donation exchange provides an opportunity for you, your friends and your family to learn about causes that are important to each of you. You will feel good knowing that your donation has helped make a difference in the lives of those most important to you as well as the lives of those who need it most.
The concept of the donation exchange is simple; phone or send an e-mail to your friends and family asking what causes that they’d like you donate to, and include a list of your chosen causes they can donate to in return.
Here are some ideas to keep in mind when hosting a donation exchange:
-State clearly that the donation exchange is in place of traditional gift giving. Ask them politely not to buy you gifts.
-If you support many causes, limit the choices you offer to three. Include a short blurb about each cause along with links to websites. Make it easy for participants to learn about your causes; the exchange is also an educational opportunity!
-Let participants know how you want them to give. If you want them to give directly to your causes, then include links to donation pages or mailing addresses. If you’d like to deliver the donations yourself, then ask them to mail the donations to you.
-If someone in your exchange needs ideas for causes, then direct them to the Canadian Registered Charities listing at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/haip/srch/basicsearchresult-eng.action?s=registered&k=&p=1&b=true.
Enjoy a relaxing holiday season knowing your gifts have truly made a difference! Start you donation exchange today!
A donation exchange is perfect for the season of giving and frees up so much time to relax over the holidays!
The donation exchange provides an opportunity for you, your friends and your family to learn about causes that are important to each of you. You will feel good knowing that your donation has helped make a difference in the lives of those most important to you as well as the lives of those who need it most.
The concept of the donation exchange is simple; phone or send an e-mail to your friends and family asking what causes that they’d like you donate to, and include a list of your chosen causes they can donate to in return.
Here are some ideas to keep in mind when hosting a donation exchange:
-State clearly that the donation exchange is in place of traditional gift giving. Ask them politely not to buy you gifts.
-If you support many causes, limit the choices you offer to three. Include a short blurb about each cause along with links to websites. Make it easy for participants to learn about your causes; the exchange is also an educational opportunity!
-Let participants know how you want them to give. If you want them to give directly to your causes, then include links to donation pages or mailing addresses. If you’d like to deliver the donations yourself, then ask them to mail the donations to you.
-If someone in your exchange needs ideas for causes, then direct them to the Canadian Registered Charities listing at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/haip/srch/basicsearchresult-eng.action?s=registered&k=&p=1&b=true.
Enjoy a relaxing holiday season knowing your gifts have truly made a difference! Start you donation exchange today!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Congratulations To One Of Our Own!
Kevin Harrison, Muscular Dystrophy Canada's National and Ontario Director of Individual and Corporate Giving, has been nominated as a "Transformational Canadian".
Full nomination details are available at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/25/the-nominees/kevin-harrison-muscular-dystrophy-activist/article1705660/
Congratulations Kevin!
Full nomination details are available at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/25/the-nominees/kevin-harrison-muscular-dystrophy-activist/article1705660/
Congratulations Kevin!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
LCBO stores in Ontario collecting donations for Muscular Dystrophy Canada
During the month of September, all 600 LCBO stores in Ontario will be raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada through donation boxes at points of purchase. Donation boxes for Muscular Dystrophy Canada will be displayed at LCBO checkout counters until September 30.
Your support allows Muscular Dystrophy Canada to continue in its mission to eliminate neuromuscular disorders and make life richer and more rewarding for Canadians affected by it. There are over 4,000 people in Ontario, both children and adults, registered with Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Donations from organizations such as the LCBO are crucial to Muscular Dystrophy Canada's success in continuing to provide our programs and services for Canadians who need it. For more information, please visit the Muscular Dystrophy Canada website at http://www.muscle.ca/
Your support allows Muscular Dystrophy Canada to continue in its mission to eliminate neuromuscular disorders and make life richer and more rewarding for Canadians affected by it. There are over 4,000 people in Ontario, both children and adults, registered with Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Donations from organizations such as the LCBO are crucial to Muscular Dystrophy Canada's success in continuing to provide our programs and services for Canadians who need it. For more information, please visit the Muscular Dystrophy Canada website at http://www.muscle.ca/
Monday, August 9, 2010
2010 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy: A Different Perspective
Read about the 2010 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy from a different perspective.
Click on the link below to check out another blogger's outlook on the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy.
http://my-beckers-story.blogspot.com/
Click on the link below to check out another blogger's outlook on the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy.
http://my-beckers-story.blogspot.com/
Monday, July 19, 2010
Vote for Muscular Dystrophy Canada!
Muscular Dystrophy Canada has entered the Win a Vote Contest for a chance at a grand prize of $20,000! Visit www.winavote.com and cast your vote for Muscular Dystrophy Canada today, tomorrow and every day until the contest ends on December 31, 2010.
Each person is allowed to cast one vote every 24 hours. Be sure to bookmark this site and invite your friends, family and colleagues to vote – every vote counts!
Each person is allowed to cast one vote every 24 hours. Be sure to bookmark this site and invite your friends, family and colleagues to vote – every vote counts!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
“It takes 72 muscles to speak. So get a workout.”
The charity concert event ‘72’, named after the number of muscles it takes to speak, took place in Markham this past Saturday to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Inspired by their friend Christina Massad, who was diagnosed with limb girdle muscular dystrophy, Monika Dal and Saadia Sediqzadah put together a night full of entertainment to raise funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. The evening included live performances by various local R&B singers, rappers and bands.
Christina had originally approached Muscular Dystrophy Canada two years ago to start a Walk for Muscular Dystrophy in York Region. In a mere two months, Christina with the help of her friends, family and Muscular Dystrophy Canada, was able to raise $11,000 in the Walk’s inaugural year. This year, the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Planning Committee was able to raise another $12,000.
Christina’s hard work and dedication to fundraising and raising awareness of neuromuscular disorders in her community spurred Monika and Saadia to do their part. They single handedly secured a venue, five truly talented musical acts and even a sound and lighting company that all donated their services free of charge. A silent auction was also held at the event of which all of the items were donated.
The event was an overwhelming success with over 160 people in attendance. Monika, Saadia and Christina well exceeded their goal and raised over $2,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Monika is “still in awe of the performances” and is thankful to everyone who came out to the show. A special thank you to the performers, Victor Byenkya, Monika Dalmacio and 3C, Denese Frans, David Kupferschmidt, The Muso Project, Showtime Sound for providing the sound and lighting and Southside Bistro & Bar for donating the venue. Congratulations to Monika, Saadia and Christina for putting together an amazing event!
Christina had originally approached Muscular Dystrophy Canada two years ago to start a Walk for Muscular Dystrophy in York Region. In a mere two months, Christina with the help of her friends, family and Muscular Dystrophy Canada, was able to raise $11,000 in the Walk’s inaugural year. This year, the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Planning Committee was able to raise another $12,000.
Christina’s hard work and dedication to fundraising and raising awareness of neuromuscular disorders in her community spurred Monika and Saadia to do their part. They single handedly secured a venue, five truly talented musical acts and even a sound and lighting company that all donated their services free of charge. A silent auction was also held at the event of which all of the items were donated.
The event was an overwhelming success with over 160 people in attendance. Monika, Saadia and Christina well exceeded their goal and raised over $2,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Monika is “still in awe of the performances” and is thankful to everyone who came out to the show. A special thank you to the performers, Victor Byenkya, Monika Dalmacio and 3C, Denese Frans, David Kupferschmidt, The Muso Project, Showtime Sound for providing the sound and lighting and Southside Bistro & Bar for donating the venue. Congratulations to Monika, Saadia and Christina for putting together an amazing event!
Monday, June 28, 2010
The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Continue...
Four Walk for Muscular Dystrophy took place over the last two weekends. Thank you to our Waterloo Region, London, Sudbury and Thunder Bay planning committees for putting together such wonderful events!
The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy were filled with fun and celebration along with support from local Fire Fighters, families and friends. Thank you to all of our supporters, each of whom has brought us one step closer to our national goal of $1 million!
Ontario's final Walk for Muscular Dystrophy of 2010 will take place in Toronto on Saturday, September 11th. Register to participate so you can join in the fun! Visit www.muscle.ca/walk for full information.
The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy were filled with fun and celebration along with support from local Fire Fighters, families and friends. Thank you to all of our supporters, each of whom has brought us one step closer to our national goal of $1 million!
Ontario's final Walk for Muscular Dystrophy of 2010 will take place in Toronto on Saturday, September 11th. Register to participate so you can join in the fun! Visit www.muscle.ca/walk for full information.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Walking, Wheeling and Rolling!!
The past two weekends have been filled with walking, wheeling and rolling and there is more to come!
The inaugural Belleville and Kingston Walk for Muscular Dystrophy were a great success and engaged new communities. The annual Ottawa, North Bay, Peel Region and Hamilton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy attracted tremendous support and despite some poor weather were still wonderful events full of celebration.
This weekend, the first annual Waterloo Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy will be taking place at Bingemans on Saturday, June 19th and the London Walk for Muscular Dystrophy will be at Gibbons Park, also on June 19th.
Come out and show your support!
It's never too late to register to participate. Visit our website at www.muscle.ca/walk to sign-up or register on event day. Remember, $50 in pledges will get you a Walk for Muscular Dystrophy t-shirt!
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
The inaugural Belleville and Kingston Walk for Muscular Dystrophy were a great success and engaged new communities. The annual Ottawa, North Bay, Peel Region and Hamilton Walk for Muscular Dystrophy attracted tremendous support and despite some poor weather were still wonderful events full of celebration.
This weekend, the first annual Waterloo Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy will be taking place at Bingemans on Saturday, June 19th and the London Walk for Muscular Dystrophy will be at Gibbons Park, also on June 19th.
Come out and show your support!
It's never too late to register to participate. Visit our website at www.muscle.ca/walk to sign-up or register on event day. Remember, $50 in pledges will get you a Walk for Muscular Dystrophy t-shirt!
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Another Weekend of Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ahead!
The inaugural Belleville and Kingston Walk for Muscular Dystrophy are taking place this weekend as well as the annual Ottawa Walk for Muscular Dystrophy.
Register to participate at www.muscle.ca/walk or sign-up on event day.
To receive a Walk for Muscular Dystrophy t-shirt you only need to raise $50 in pledges!
The York Region and Durham Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy took place this past weekend and were a smashing success! There were special visits from city councillors, the Mayor of Pickering, a magician and more! Media coverage is coming soon!
Information about the upcoming Walk for Muscular Dystrophy and how to participate can be found on our website www.muscle.ca/walk.
Register to participate at www.muscle.ca/walk or sign-up on event day.
To receive a Walk for Muscular Dystrophy t-shirt you only need to raise $50 in pledges!
The York Region and Durham Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy took place this past weekend and were a smashing success! There were special visits from city councillors, the Mayor of Pickering, a magician and more! Media coverage is coming soon!
Information about the upcoming Walk for Muscular Dystrophy and how to participate can be found on our website www.muscle.ca/walk.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Are On A Roll!
The Peterborough and Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy were a huge success! Thank you to the Peterborough and Halton Region planning committees and volunteers for all their hard work! A special thanks to the Oakville Fire Fighters who came out in support!
Watch/read up on the events; check out our media coverage!
The Peterborough Examiner
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplayGenContent.aspx?e=16767
Chex TV in Peterborough
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chextv.com%2Fvideos%2FNewswatch_WeekendCharityWalks.WMV&h=e760b
The Oakville Beaver in Halton Region!
http://www.insidehalton.com/community/health/article/816084--on-a-roll-to-cure-muscular-dystrophy
Next up is the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy on Saturday, May 29th and the Durham Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy on Sunday May 30th. It's not too late to register to participate and join in the festivities! Visit our website at www.muscle.ca/walk for full details.
Watch/read up on the events; check out our media coverage!
The Peterborough Examiner
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplayGenContent.aspx?e=16767
Chex TV in Peterborough
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chextv.com%2Fvideos%2FNewswatch_WeekendCharityWalks.WMV&h=e760b
The Oakville Beaver in Halton Region!
http://www.insidehalton.com/community/health/article/816084--on-a-roll-to-cure-muscular-dystrophy
Next up is the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy on Saturday, May 29th and the Durham Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy on Sunday May 30th. It's not too late to register to participate and join in the festivities! Visit our website at www.muscle.ca/walk for full details.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Walk for Muscular Dystrophy This Weekend! Peterborough & Halton Region
Join us for two of our inaugural Walk for Muscular Dystrophy this weekend in Peterborough and Halton Region!
The Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is this Saturday, May 15th at Nicholls Oval Park. Join us for drinks, snacks and a chance to win the PepsiCo suite for a Peterborough Petes game with all the trimmings!
The Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is taking place this Sunday, May 16th at Coronation Park in Oakville. Bring the entire family for a day full of fun and celebration! There's something for everyone with a Kids Area with face painting and colouring, a raffle with over 15 prizes, music, pizza, pastries and more!
Come take part in our celebration with other families in your community! Visit our website at www.muscle.ca/walk for more information and to register to participate.
The Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is this Saturday, May 15th at Nicholls Oval Park. Join us for drinks, snacks and a chance to win the PepsiCo suite for a Peterborough Petes game with all the trimmings!
The Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is taking place this Sunday, May 16th at Coronation Park in Oakville. Bring the entire family for a day full of fun and celebration! There's something for everyone with a Kids Area with face painting and colouring, a raffle with over 15 prizes, music, pizza, pastries and more!
Come take part in our celebration with other families in your community! Visit our website at www.muscle.ca/walk for more information and to register to participate.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Success! And More to Come...
The Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy took place on Sunday, May 2nd and raised over $8,600!
Thank you to the Windsor chapter, walk participants and everyone else who contributed to make the 2010 Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy a huge success!
Next up is the Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy on Saturday, May 15th and the Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy on Sunday, May 16th.
It's not too late to sign-up to participate and to help raise funds for people with neuromuscular disorders in your community! Visit www.muscle.ca/walk for details.
Thank you to the Windsor chapter, walk participants and everyone else who contributed to make the 2010 Windsor Walk for Muscular Dystrophy a huge success!
Next up is the Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy on Saturday, May 15th and the Halton Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy on Sunday, May 16th.
It's not too late to sign-up to participate and to help raise funds for people with neuromuscular disorders in your community! Visit www.muscle.ca/walk for details.
Friday, April 30, 2010
... And We're Off! The Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Kick Off This Weekend!
The Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy begin this weekend with our first Walk of the season taking place in Windsor on Sunday May 2nd at Assumption Park.
Come and enjoy a day full of fun and celebration! Walk participant registration begins at 9:15am and the Walk starts at 10:00am. Following the walk, enjoy some snacks and great conversation with families, friends and neighbours within the community.
There's still plenty of time to register and help raise funds to support people living with neuromuscular disorders in your community. Simply sign-up online at www.muscle.ca/walk to get started!
We look forward to celebrating with you on Sunday!
Come and enjoy a day full of fun and celebration! Walk participant registration begins at 9:15am and the Walk starts at 10:00am. Following the walk, enjoy some snacks and great conversation with families, friends and neighbours within the community.
There's still plenty of time to register and help raise funds to support people living with neuromuscular disorders in your community. Simply sign-up online at www.muscle.ca/walk to get started!
We look forward to celebrating with you on Sunday!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Are Fast Approaching!
The Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy are coming soon! Register to participate in a walk near you today!
Too far to travel to one of our existing walks or can't make it on event day? Sign up for the Virtual Walk for Muscular Dystrophy and hold a walk or celebration in your community!
It's easy to fundraise with your own fundraising page that can send e-mails for you and can be linked to facebook, twitter and more! Also find fundrasing ideas and tips that are sure to make your fundraising efforts a success.
Check out the 2010 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy dates and locations and register to participate at www.muscle.ca/walk
Too far to travel to one of our existing walks or can't make it on event day? Sign up for the Virtual Walk for Muscular Dystrophy and hold a walk or celebration in your community!
It's easy to fundraise with your own fundraising page that can send e-mails for you and can be linked to facebook, twitter and more! Also find fundrasing ideas and tips that are sure to make your fundraising efforts a success.
Check out the 2010 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy dates and locations and register to participate at www.muscle.ca/walk
Friday, April 16, 2010
Ontario Leadership Volunteer Conference: April 23-25, 2010
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is holding its Ontario Leadership Volunteer Conference April 23-25, 2010.
Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy volunteers, Muscular Dystrophy Canada Chapter volunteers and Ontario Fire Fighters will take part in various sessions to learn and brainstorm new ideas that will further develop support for Muscular Dystrophy Canada!
The weekend will include numerous guest speakers, workshops, team building exercises and of course a great opportunity to meet MDC volunteers from across Ontario!
Check back to see what new ideas and initiatives we'll come up with!
In the meantime, don't forget to register for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy near you! Sign up on our website www.muscle.ca/walk
Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy volunteers, Muscular Dystrophy Canada Chapter volunteers and Ontario Fire Fighters will take part in various sessions to learn and brainstorm new ideas that will further develop support for Muscular Dystrophy Canada!
The weekend will include numerous guest speakers, workshops, team building exercises and of course a great opportunity to meet MDC volunteers from across Ontario!
Check back to see what new ideas and initiatives we'll come up with!
In the meantime, don't forget to register for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy near you! Sign up on our website www.muscle.ca/walk
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Hold Your Own Fundraising Event for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy!
Help raise funds for your Walk for Muscular Dystrophy by holding your own fundraising event before the Walk!
Old favourites that are always a crowd pleaser are Bake Sales, BBQs, holding a Fundraising Dinner and serving a Pancake Breakfast. Let's face it, any event that serves food is bound to be successful!
If you want to take a more creative approach, try some unique fundraising activities like selling coffee, water, juice, etc. at your Kid's Soccer Game or holding a Yoga Class in a local park. You could also have a Handy-Man Job Bank where you can help friends, family and neighbours with yard clean-up or minor repairs around the house.
And of course, people are always willing to give to see a friend or family member Shave their Head or get a Pie in the Face! Just remember, hair grows back and pie tastes good!
The fundraising possibilities are endless! So register for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy near you and hold your own event to help support Muscular Dystrophy Canada's continued efforts. To register for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy and to receive more fundraising tips, check out our website at www.muscle.ca/walk
Old favourites that are always a crowd pleaser are Bake Sales, BBQs, holding a Fundraising Dinner and serving a Pancake Breakfast. Let's face it, any event that serves food is bound to be successful!
If you want to take a more creative approach, try some unique fundraising activities like selling coffee, water, juice, etc. at your Kid's Soccer Game or holding a Yoga Class in a local park. You could also have a Handy-Man Job Bank where you can help friends, family and neighbours with yard clean-up or minor repairs around the house.
And of course, people are always willing to give to see a friend or family member Shave their Head or get a Pie in the Face! Just remember, hair grows back and pie tastes good!
The fundraising possibilities are endless! So register for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy near you and hold your own event to help support Muscular Dystrophy Canada's continued efforts. To register for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy and to receive more fundraising tips, check out our website at www.muscle.ca/walk
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Walk with Champions Contest - Win a trip to Toronto for the Toronto Walk for Muscular Dystrophy!
Register to participate in one of the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy and automatically be entered for the Walk with Champions Contest!
One lucky winner will receive:
Full contest rules can be found on our website at www.muscle.ca/walk
One lucky winner will receive:
- Airfare from one major Canadian city to Toronto* (2 adults + 2 youth)
- Two- night room accommodation for 4 at the Delta Chelsea
- Walk with MDC Ambassador Champions at Toronto Walk for MDC
- Family pass to Casa Loma
- Toronto’s Majestic Castle
- Family pass to CN Tower
- Family pass to Royal Ontario Museum
- Duke Pubs Food Gift Certificates
Full contest rules can be found on our website at www.muscle.ca/walk
Friday, March 26, 2010
10 Quick & Easy Fundraising Tips!
Here are some quick and easy fundraising tips that are sure to make your fundraising efforts for the Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy a great success!
1. Start and Stop Dates
Set beginning and end dates so you know the exact time frame you're working within.
2. Set a Goal
Set an achievable yet challenging goal that will keep you motivated!
3. Start Early
Time gets away from the best of us. Don't procrastinate! Once you've set your Start date, start fundraising!
4. Be Informed
Make sure you know and understand your cause. Visit http://www.muscle.ca/ for detailed information.
5. Get Personal
Make sure to tell people your story and why fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy Canada is so important to you.
6. Fundraise Online
Register you and/or your team online today at www.muscle.ca/walk. Create and customize your fundraising page and invite others to join or sponsor you. Link your fundraising page to Facebook, twitter and more!
7. Talk, Talk, Talk!
Tell everyone you know and anyone else who will listen what you are doing and why fundraising for the Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is so important. People can't donate if they don't know about the event!
8. Be Creative
Hold your own fundraising event to raise money for one of the Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. Hold a Bake Sale, host a Fundraising Dinner, have a Skip-A-Thon, host a Games Night or even hold a Yoga class in a local park with proceeds going to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
9. Start a Competition
Challenge your donors to see who will contribute the most. Ask corporate sponsors to match-what-you-make in order to increase your total donations.
10. Thank your Donors and Sponsors
Maybe the most important tip of all! Make sure to thank all of your sponsors and donors. Without thier support, Muscular Dystrophy Canada could not provide essential medical equipment, fund groundbreaking research, or provide education and support to families within our communities.
Get started NOW! Check out our website at www.muscle.ca/walk
1. Start and Stop Dates
Set beginning and end dates so you know the exact time frame you're working within.
2. Set a Goal
Set an achievable yet challenging goal that will keep you motivated!
3. Start Early
Time gets away from the best of us. Don't procrastinate! Once you've set your Start date, start fundraising!
4. Be Informed
Make sure you know and understand your cause. Visit http://www.muscle.ca/ for detailed information.
5. Get Personal
Make sure to tell people your story and why fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy Canada is so important to you.
6. Fundraise Online
Register you and/or your team online today at www.muscle.ca/walk. Create and customize your fundraising page and invite others to join or sponsor you. Link your fundraising page to Facebook, twitter and more!
7. Talk, Talk, Talk!
Tell everyone you know and anyone else who will listen what you are doing and why fundraising for the Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is so important. People can't donate if they don't know about the event!
8. Be Creative
Hold your own fundraising event to raise money for one of the Ontario Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. Hold a Bake Sale, host a Fundraising Dinner, have a Skip-A-Thon, host a Games Night or even hold a Yoga class in a local park with proceeds going to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
9. Start a Competition
Challenge your donors to see who will contribute the most. Ask corporate sponsors to match-what-you-make in order to increase your total donations.
10. Thank your Donors and Sponsors
Maybe the most important tip of all! Make sure to thank all of your sponsors and donors. Without thier support, Muscular Dystrophy Canada could not provide essential medical equipment, fund groundbreaking research, or provide education and support to families within our communities.
Get started NOW! Check out our website at www.muscle.ca/walk
Friday, March 19, 2010
Do Something Good that's Fun & Easy - Register Online Today!
Register on our secure site to participate in one of Muscular Dystrophy Canada's 17 Walks across Ontario.
It's simple and fun! Here's how to do it:
Choose the Walk you want to register for and create a user name and password.
Set a fundraising goal for yourself and create your fundraising profile page. Add pictures, personalise your message and come up with a page name!
Invite others to participate with you with our quick and easy tool. Create a team or challenge each other!
With the click of a button, send e-mails to friends and family asking for their support. You can also share your fundraising page via social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and more!
Your supporters can make a pledge donation directly to you online and they will automatically receive an electronic income tax receipt. You can even track your fundraising progress through your fundraising page!
Do Something Good! Register today at www.muscle.ca/walk and help us fight Muscular Dystrophy!
It's simple and fun! Here's how to do it:
Choose the Walk you want to register for and create a user name and password.
Set a fundraising goal for yourself and create your fundraising profile page. Add pictures, personalise your message and come up with a page name!
Invite others to participate with you with our quick and easy tool. Create a team or challenge each other!
With the click of a button, send e-mails to friends and family asking for their support. You can also share your fundraising page via social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and more!
Your supporters can make a pledge donation directly to you online and they will automatically receive an electronic income tax receipt. You can even track your fundraising progress through your fundraising page!
Do Something Good! Register today at www.muscle.ca/walk and help us fight Muscular Dystrophy!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Host Your Own Walk with the Virtual Walk For Muscular Dystrophy
Can’t make it to one of the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy locations, but would like to participate?
Here’s how!
Simply register as a virtual walker and start planning your own event now!
Select any date between May 1 and September 26th, 2010 where you will host your own event.
Plan a route in your local neighbourhood and consider adding fun social activities.
Invite family and friends to come out and join you or you can take advantage of our on-line fund-raising tool and encourage people to pledge you.
Virtual walkers are also eligible for Muscular Dystrophy Canada's incentive prizing! (see post below)
Register online today at www.muscle.ca/walk
Here’s how!
Simply register as a virtual walker and start planning your own event now!
Select any date between May 1 and September 26th, 2010 where you will host your own event.
Plan a route in your local neighbourhood and consider adding fun social activities.
Invite family and friends to come out and join you or you can take advantage of our on-line fund-raising tool and encourage people to pledge you.
Virtual walkers are also eligible for Muscular Dystrophy Canada's incentive prizing! (see post below)
Register online today at www.muscle.ca/walk
Friday, March 5, 2010
Collect & Receive! Raise Funds for Muscular Dystrophy and get a Free Gift Card!
Muscular Dystrophy Canada is launching a new Incentive Prizing campaign for the 2010 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy.
The more pledges you collect the more you receive!
Register for one of the 17 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy across Ontario.
Collect the following in pledges and receive a gift card of your choice for Canadian Tire, Tim Horton’s or Amazon.com!
$100 - $249.99 - receive a $10 gift card
$250 - $499.99 - receive a $25 gift card
$500 - $999.99 - receive a $50 gift card
Over $1000 - receive a $100 gift card
You also have the choice to donate your prize back to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Help us fight muscular dystrophy. Register online today at www.muscle.ca/walk
The more pledges you collect the more you receive!
Register for one of the 17 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy across Ontario.
Collect the following in pledges and receive a gift card of your choice for Canadian Tire, Tim Horton’s or Amazon.com!
$100 - $249.99 - receive a $10 gift card
$250 - $499.99 - receive a $25 gift card
$500 - $999.99 - receive a $50 gift card
Over $1000 - receive a $100 gift card
You also have the choice to donate your prize back to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Help us fight muscular dystrophy. Register online today at www.muscle.ca/walk
Monday, March 1, 2010
Muscular Dystrophy Walks Across Ontario!
Muscular Dystrophy Canada will be holding 17 Walks throughout Ontario in 2010!
Join our celebration! Be inspired; help us fight muscular dystrophy and provide support, education and essential medical equipment to families in your community.
Participate in a Walk near you! This year's locations include:
Join our celebration! Be inspired; help us fight muscular dystrophy and provide support, education and essential medical equipment to families in your community.
Participate in a Walk near you! This year's locations include:
- Belleville
- Chatham
- Durham Region (Whitby)
- Halton (Oakville)
- Hamilton
- Kingston
- Waterloo Region (Kitchener)
- London
- North Bay
- Ottawa
- Peel Region
- Peterborough
- Sudbury
- Thunder Bay
- Toronto
- Windsor
- York Region (Richmond Hill)
Friday, February 19, 2010
What Is Muscular Dystrophy?
Muscular Dystrophy is the name for a group of neuromuscular disorders that are characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of the voluntary muscles that control body movement. Over time, persons with neuromuscular disorders may lose the ability to walk, speak, and ultimately breathe. For some individuals, the disorder is fatal.
There are over 100 neuromuscular disorders under the umbrella of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Many neuromuscular disorders are inherited, but can also occur in families with no history of a neuromuscular disorder. Anyone, at any age can be affected and there is currently no cure.
Don't take your muscles for granted.
Join one of our 16 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy across Ontario!
www.muscle.ca/walk
There are over 100 neuromuscular disorders under the umbrella of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Many neuromuscular disorders are inherited, but can also occur in families with no history of a neuromuscular disorder. Anyone, at any age can be affected and there is currently no cure.
Don't take your muscles for granted.
Join one of our 16 Walk for Muscular Dystrophy across Ontario!
www.muscle.ca/walk
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