"Evie's Team" registered for Meagan's Walk only two days before the event was to take place. In those 48 hours however, our friends and family raised over $1,200 in support of Pediatric Brain Tumour Research. I can't wait to register again next year. I can only imagine what we are capable of with a little bit more notice!
Another Friday at Sick Kids. I was waiting for my ride home when I came across a pamphlet. What caught my attention was the proclamation of a giant hug for Sick Kids. As I waited in the lobby, enjoying my rare Chai Tea Latte, I read it through and a smile came across my face. Meagan's Walk. It was an event. It was a fundraising event. It was a fundraising event for Pediatric Brain Tumour Research. It couldn't have been any more perfect, and I was finally ready for it.
I read it over and immediately BBM'd Paul and told him that I wanted to do the walk for Mother's Day. As soon as I got home, our family was officially registered. Within a few hours our team was being supported and funds were being raised. Over the next two days we were overwhelmed with pledges and on Mother's Day we packed up and headed down to Ontario Place.
This was quite possibly the best way I could have spent Mother's Day. It was so special for me to be there, to be surrounded by people going through the same kind of situation that we are. We were not the odd ones out. It was nice to feel that way. I really enjoyed being a part of this event and am very much looking forward to participating again next year....perhaps even with a few more team members!
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