Are you ready for the 2023 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope in Okanagan Valley (Kelowna)?

Walk Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023

It’s time to pick up the pace for ovarian cancer! Join the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, the largest and most powerful event of its kind in the country. The Walk is happening in communities across the country in-person and virtually Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Together, let’s make ovarian cancer a priority and fundraise to improve outcomes for Canadians living with and at risk of the disease.

DateSunday, September 10, 2023 
LocationMission Creek Regional Park
Address2363 Springfield Rd, Kelowna BC
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Arrivals and Welcome (Check-in, refreshments, music)
10:00 a.m. Opening Speech and Walk Begins
11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.  

Musical performance by the musical duo Gail and Karl Hourigan and closing remarks

Route Info:

5km Total (turnaround at the 2.5km mark)

 

What to Expect:

We'd like to extend a special thank you to McDonald's for providing some delicious treats and coffee to help you energize before the Walk, and to Coke Canada Bottling for supplying fresh water to ensure we stay hydrated throughout the event.

We will commence with a brief opening ceremony. Following that, Innovative Fitness will lead us in an enjoyable warm-up to prepare us for the walk, which will start shortly after 10:00 am. Walk along the trail until you reach the 2.5km marker, then turn around to complete your 5km journey. Volunteers will be on hand to provide guidance.

Be sure not to miss the musical duo Gail and Kal Hourigan, who will be performing both before and after the Walk.

Around 11:00 am, we will have closing remarks and some fun giveaways.

Don't forget to share your experiences on social media using our event hashtag #WalkofHope!

Ready to walk?

Choose your walk location to get started. Can’t find an in-person Walk location near you? Choose your province’s ‘Virtual’ option as your location and join us from wherever you are.

Important Updates: Coming soon!

Exciting plans are underway to help you connect with the Walk, and each other. This page will be updated with all the details for your Walk. Let’s make the 2023 Walk an event to remember, as we push progress further and faster and save lives. Keep an eye on your inbox for updates and visit this page for more details. Are you on social media? Join your local Walk Facebook group to connect with those in your community and get important Walk day details. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and use the hashtag #WalkofHope when sharing!

Become a Volunteer!

The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is only possible with enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers like you. We are looking for walk coordinators, committee members, and day-of volunteers across the country.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact info@ovariancancerwalkofhope.ca with your name and location.

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Regional Sponsor

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