Forty Days Before We Walk! 

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It is hard to believe how much we’ve endured since we last walked all together as a team, not counting virtual events.  Now it’s just 40 days or so before we’re together again.

If you haven’t signed up for a 2022 Walk, there is still time. We’d love to have you join us. Register to walk or donate today at Walk2Conquer.ca.

Two Day Walkers

  • Minimum to Raise – $1500 for Saturday and Sunday
  • Rather than registering for Sunday as part of the two-day walk – please just email or text Barb ASAP to let the team know that you plan to walk both days.
  • Co-captains and walk organizers need to know team numbers for each day.

Saturday, Sept. 10

  • Start and End at Yonge-Dundas Square
  • Start Time – Meet the Butterfly of Hope Team at 7:45 a.m.
  • Pit Stops – snacks, water and portable toilets
  • Lunch – provided
  • Distance – 20 kms
  • We’ll find a restaurant to get together for dinner for those who wish to do so
  • These are the details for the walks as we currently understand them.  We are waiting for updates from Toronto regarding road closures, etc.

Sunday, Sept. 11

  • Start and End at Yonge-Dundas Square
  • Meet the Butterfly of Hope Team at 8:15 a.m.
  • 8:30 – Warm up 
  • 8:40 – Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:00 – Runners start
  • 9:05 – Walkers start
  • 9:30-11:30 – Breakfast and After Party
  • 11:30 a.m. Closing Ceremonies
  • Distance – 5 km
  • Butterfly of Hope Team plans to continue to Lake Ontario and possibly go across to Toronto Islands to walk.  It depends on time, weather and how busy the ferry is at that time of day. 
  • Note: if you are only walking Sunday, the minimum amount to fundraise is $125. Register to walk with Butterfly of Hope in the “Journey to Conquer Cancer” at bit.ly/JourneyPM .
  • You are welcome to wear any shirt from the history of Butterfly of Hope on Sept. 10-11.  Since this is our 20th annual event in Toronto, we can celebrate all 20.

Training with Friends From The Walk to Conquer Cancer

  • Sip, Snack & Stroll training walk!
  • Tues., August 9 at 5 p.m.
  • Meet at the Swiss Chalet – 700 University Ave., Toronto
  • Walk 2+ km 
  • Finish location: Steam Whistle Brewing – 255 Bremner Blvd., Toronto
  • Light snacks & refreshments  
  • Bring a friend
  • VISIT walk2conquer.ca/get-involved
  • WE HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU THERE!

Training at Home

  • Train early morning or evening! 
  • Walk 10 km a few days a week
  • Work up gradually to 15 km 
  • Stroll 5 km on other days.  
  • Adjust for humidex!
  • Hydrate! Whenever you walk, your water bottle must be with you

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