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Hike of DreamsWHERE: Rouge Valley Trail, Scarborough, Ontario WHEN: Saturday June 14th, 2008 TIME: 9AM COST: $35 registration fee + pledges Flow of the Day9:00 – 9:30am: Registration. All participants are asked to sign in. Pledge money will also be collected during this time. For those who have not registered online, you may also register and pay the registration fee upon arrival on the day of the event. 9:45am: Opening Remarks 10am: Kick off! Enjoy the trail & hike at your own pace ( 8 km, approx 2 hrs) 1pm: Prizes!! and closing remarks What’s included?Prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers for this event. Water & refreshments will be provided at drink stations at the start/end and along the trail. How do I collect Pledges?In addition to the registration fee, we ask that participants do their best to collect pledges to help support our cause. To download a pledge form please click on the attachment below, print it out, ask friends, family, neighbours, classmates and co-workers for their support and hand it in along with your donation on Hike Day. Note: Cash & cheques will be accepted. Cheques should be made out to the “Planeterra Foundation”. Leave nothing but footprintsWe will be providing garbage bags to those who wish to make the extra effort by helping to collect any garbage found along the way. Where does your money go?100% of the money raised in pledges will go directly to help support House of the People of the Sun, a drop-in center for street children in Cuzco, Peru which acts as a haven for 75 children and adolescents who live in extreme poverty. The home is open during the day and is run by a staff of volunteer teachers and social workers. Children are given the opportunity to voluntarily drop-in to receive help with homework, a warm meal and participate in classes and workshops that teach them valuable skills including jewelry making, leather working, sewing, cooking, music and English. Our goal is to purchase a permanent home to provide long term security and support for more children in Peru. The $35 event fee covers the costs of putting on such an event including refreshments and St. John’s Ambulance safety and medical staff. We aim to find sponsors that will cover all of our event costs and companies to donate great prizes, in which case all registration fees would go directly to our project in Peru. What to bring?
Note: This event will be held rain or shine so make sure to check weather conditions & come prepared. Can I bring my children?Children 12 and under are FREE but feel free to encourage your kids to collect pledges from friends, family and classmates for their chance to win great prizes and to support children in another part of the world. DirectionsThe Rouge Park is a remarkable 11,000 acres of natural splendor in an urban area. It’s located just south of the Metro Zoo and stretches all the way to Lake Ontario. Coming from the WestTake 401 East to Meadowvale Road (Exit # 389) Coming from EastTake 401 West to Whites Road (exit #394) Register NOW!!For more information about this event, to donate prize items, to find out about sponsorship opportunities or volunteer please contact: Laura Stacey |