Meet Your Peterborough Ambassadors!

MEET THE VAHEYS!




The Vahey family became involved in the first Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy that took place last year and are “proud to be a part of the event.”

Michael was diagnosed with duchenne muscular dystrophy in Junior Kindergarten. At the time, the family wasn’t sure what to do. They were referred to Muscular Dystrophy Canada and have been members ever since. “That’s why we go out to the Walk. Muscular Dystrophy Canada got us through some hard times and it’s our way of giving back.” Michael’s father David describes.

The Vahey’s feel the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is so important because it brings awareness to neuromuscular disorders and how easy it is to help. It also gives a face to the donations that are given within the community. David describes it well when he said “Hey, I know that kid, the one with the big smile in the wheelchair!” Another message that the family wants to put across is that the Walk is not work, it’s fun! And it “feels good to be part of something”.

Together, the family is advocating for others to get involved with the Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. “It’s an opportunity for camaraderie and to meet other parents and families within the community.” Michael’s sister, Corrina, will even be participating in the Polar Plunge next year to raise money for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy! David appeals to other families when he said “There’s not much else I can do for Michael’s disease. I can be a dad, I can be there for him, but well else can I do? The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is a great way to do something… It’s about building memories too.”

Thank you to David, Michelle, Michael and Corrina for being this year’s Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassadors! Together, we will make muscles move!

You can join the Vahey family by visitng www.muscle.ca/walk to join or donate today!

Another Great Walk Weekend - Halton and Niagara Regions

Thank you so much to Niagara and Halton Regions which, despite the weather not being all that nice, had great turn outs for their walks. We raised money for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, had a great time, and got to meet / visit with our friends, family and neighbours.

These were the first two walks I had been able to personally attend and I was blown away. So many smiling faces and happy people. It was such a treat to be able to meet the committee members I have been chatting with on conference calls over the past couple months (they have been on the calls much longer, but I only started in March!) and to get to meet some of the great participants and fundraisers that I have been tweeting with and talking to over facebook. I can't wait to come back next year, but next time lets cross our fingers for a couple sunny days!!

For more pictures check out our facebook page or flickr account.

Belleville & Area Ambassador

Take some time to meet Lucy Huble, this year's Belleville & Area Walk Ambassador.

Lucy became involved with the first Belleville & Area Walk for Muscular Dystrophy that took place last year. She wanted to show her support to others in the community who also had a neuromuscular disorder and decided to join the Volunteer Planning Committee.




The Belleville & Area Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is really a family affair for Lucy. Lucy and her family walk not only for her, but for her daughter, mother and uncle as well. The family is eager on event day, coming out bright and early to help with any volunteer tasks they can.

Lucy’s outgoing and friendly personality makes it easy for her to spread the word about the event. She actively promotes the Belleville & Area Walk for Muscular Dystrophy to her colleagues, friends and even the local firefighters.

The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy “opens up a lot of people’s eyes how we struggle with our bodies on a day to day basis. Some people can look at me and see that I have trouble getting around and others can’t.” The Walk is a great way “to keep my own muscles moving” and is “an inspiring day”. It also gives Lucy’s family a lot of support and an opportunity to meet other families within the community.

Thank you to Lucy for being this year’s Belleville & Area Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassador!

Together, we will make muscles move! To join or donate to the Belleville & Area Walk visit www.muscle.ca/walk and select Belleville.

Halton Region's Honorary Chair on 'FYI'

This past Friday, Halton Region walk was profiled on 'FYI', Cogeco Cable 23 for those in the area. Honorary Chair and Walk Planning Committee member Tyler Ward was answering some questions about the upcoming walk. Check it out here!

The Halton Region Walk is taking place Sunday May 15 at Coronation Park. To sign up or to donate visit www.muscle.ca/walk - hope to see you there!

Congrats To A Successful Windsor Walk

Last weekend saw the start of our walk season with the Windsor Walk taking place on May 1st. What a walk it was!! The weather may not have totally co-operated, but spirits were high as the total of over $20 000 raised for Muscular Dystrophy Canada was announced! That surpasses their goal by almost $8 000!!! Congratulations and a very big, heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, fundraised, donated and helped to plan the Windsor Walk. What an amazing accomplishment!!

For more photos check out our facebook page!