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MAKE A DIFFERENCE! FIND EVENTS, PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Atlantic Canada  Ontario & Quebec Prairies  Alberta & British Columbia Northern Canada You can help by volunteering at an event, buying a membership to a non-profit association, attending a dinner or golf tournament, helping an individual with day to day needs, making your workplace more accessible and many other ways. Find a way that appeals to you and do it.   Home Why should you care? My Story More about the Weekend to End Breast Cancer Other Stories   Updated August 2009   ALBERTA & BRITISH COLUMBIA TURN OFF YOUR POP-UP BLOCKER TO VIEW LINKS

This website is dedicated to everyone affected by spinal cord injury or disease, and to those who know what "walking is hard" really means.

Breast Cancer is Hard. Walking Isn't?   Inspired by the need to speak out about the slogan used to promote the Weekend to End Breast Cancer, this website provides alternate options to support breast cancer survivors, to be part of fundraising events, and learn about ways that you can also support people with walking disabilities.     EXTRA-ORDINARY FUNDRAISER! October 2009   Roxanne Gural of Edmonton is going to climb Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the MS Society of Canada.   She has NEVER climbed a mountain before!   See Roxanne on the Edmonton News.   Visit Roxanne's web page to read why she decided to do this. What an inspiring gal.   Calgary Between Friends Club Gifts-in-Kind Request We can put to good use gifts-in-kind such as computer equipment, office equipment and supplies, facilities for programs, and craft materials and supplies. In addition, contributions such as professional expertise in computer programming, accounting, office administration, special event coordination, promotions/media relations, fundraising and training for our staff is greatly needed. The organization provides programs that provide social and recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. Visit Between Friends Club Website   VISIT Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities This organization is pro-active in bringing practical solutions to make accessability better. They have an excellent website and a great newsletter, available online. Learn more about the organization Get a membership for only $10.00!   Corporate Partners Needed SPORTABILITY Support sports programs for athletes with physical disabilities. Does your company have funds to allocate next year? sportability.bc.ca     This link isn't an event, organization or product. It's about an amazing, cool, young Canadian guy. Be inspired by him. Luca Patuelli   How you can help ACCESS TO LEARNING   This online database provides details about accessibility and services for the disabled at schools in Canada. Has your school submitted information? You can contribute by collecting information about your school and submitting to the online inventory.   Alberta (scroll down for British Columbia) Summer-Fall 2009 Anywhere Purchase Very Special Christmas Cards Any Time Visit artist Jeff Morrison's website to buy cards and support the charity of your choice. Anywhere Virtual Volunteering for the Active Living Alliance Any Time Computer, writing, design, photography ... they suggest lots of ways you can help from home! Alberta - Various All Abilities Welcome - Education for your event or workplace Any Time Get a speaker for your conference, convention, association function, staff meeting or club event. Anywhere Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th Walking is hard? You can join the "virtual run", raise funds and be eligible for great prizes. Calgary The Drop Zone, Supporting Easter Seals September 10th Does the thought of repelling down the side of Sun Life Tower get your heart pumping? Calgary Muscular Dystrophy Chair Aware Challenge September 21 - 25 The MD challenge asks, "Could you spend an entire day in a wheelchair?" Calgary Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Edmonton The Drop Zone, Supporting Easter Seals September 8th Does the thought of repelling down the side of the Sutton Place Hotel get your heart pumping? Edmonton Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Edmonton Step Out for Lupus Sept 27th 3km and 5km walk, run, roll or stroll event. Join in or make a donation. Fort McMurray Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Hinton Rona MS Bike Tour Sept 12th & 13th Join the riders on your own or with a team, or make a donation. Lethbridge Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Red Deer Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too!     British Columbia Anywhere Purchase Very Special Christmas Cards Any Time Visit artist Jeff Morrison's website to buy cards and support the charity of your choice. Anywhere Virtual Volunteering for the Active Living Alliance Any Time Computer, writing, design, photography ... they suggest lots of ways you can help from home! BC - Various All Abilities Welcome - Education for your event or workplace Any Time Get a speaker for your conference, convention, association function, staff meeting or club event. Anywhere Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th Walking is hard? You can join the "virtual run", raise funds and be eligible for great prizes. Abbotsford Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Abbotsford Jingle Bell Walk & Run for the Arthritis Society November 29th A family event! Register to participate - walk, raise funds or volunteer. Golden Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Kamloops Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Kelowna Community Recreational Initiatives Society Any Time Help provide wilderness experiences for people with disabilities by volunteering or donating. Kelowna Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Langley Langley Good Times Cruise-in Society September 12th A fun event for car enthusiasts, supporting a number of charities. Mission Zajac Ranch - Camp for Special Needs Children Any Time See their Wish List for 2009. Can you help with gifts in kind? Nanaimo Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! New Westminster Jingle Bell Walk & Run for the Arthritis Society November 22nd A family event! Register to participate - walk, raise funds or volunteer. Port McNeill Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th Walk, Run, Give Generously Prince George Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Vancouver The Drop Zone, Supporting Easter Seals September 15th Does the thought of repelling down the side of tall building get your heart pumping? Vancouver Vancouver Walk for Muscular Dystrophy September 20th A day of fun, fellowship and fundraising for a good cause! Vancouver Vancouver Adaptive Music Society Any Time VAMS is a recording studio for musicians with disabilities to make full use of their talent. ORDER A CD! Vancouver Disabled Independent Gardeners Association Any Time Like to Garden? Lend a hand to a disabled person in their garden. Vancouver Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Vernon Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too! Victoria The Drop Zone, Supporting Easter Seals September 17th Does the thought of repelling down the side of tall building get your heart pumping? Victoria Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure October 4th This event takes place in 56 communites across Canada, on the same day. There's a "virtual" run too!