Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada
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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 [email protected] 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 Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada Walk of Life Maps Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada NATIONAL SPONSORS Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS LOCAL SPONSORS Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada 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