Hi Everyone,

The date has been set for the 7th Annual Walk for Thomas event ­ please keep the morning of Sunday September 24th open!  Watch our site and Facebook page for more event details and updates.

All of the funds raised at the Walk for Thomas go directly to the Alberta Children¹s Hospital Foundation ­ and in particular the Thomas Mueller Phage Display Project.  This project is led by the lab of Dr. Paul Beaudry at the University of Calgary and is exploring new approaches to improve the diagnostics and therapeutic options for children with high risk neuroblastoma.

THE WALK

This year’s walk will be held at Queen Elizabeth School in the community of West Hillhurst, 402 ­ 18th St. NW.  The details are as follows:

• 9:30am Wake Up Refreshments
• 10:00am Welcome and Warm Up
• 10:15am Depart for 3km Walk
• 11:00am Free BBQ (back at the school)

VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This amazing event would not be possible without some equally amazing volunteers and event sponsors.  If you are interested in being a part of our volunteer team this year, we would love to have your support!!   Be it guiding walkers on the route, working at the merchandise and donations table, posting LIVE from the event on our social channels or even flipping burgers with the crew – there are so many different ways to get involved!  For more info or to donate your time, please contact Franca Shulte.

And every year, we are keen to invite new sponsors to become involved with the Walk for Thomas.  Please pass this information along to anyone you know who might be interested in supporting this meaningful cause and inspiring event.  It’s a great way for organizations to support our kids, our communities and pay tribute to a remarkable little boy.  Please contact Kim Sanchez for more details regarding sponsorship

For general questions and inquiries regarding the walk, please contact Julie Walyuchow.

Hope to see many of you at the walk in September!

Many thanks!

Team Peloton 65