The Jingle Bell Walk & Run for Arthritis
November 20th, 2011
Make some noise for arthritis! The Jingle Bell Walk & Run For Arthritis is a non-competitive, fun-filled, family-oriented fundraising event benefiting The Arthritis Society. In the first three years of the Jingle Bell Walk & Run, we have raised more than $35,000 to support those in British Columbia and the Yukon who live with arthritis. Join us on Sunday, November 20th at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford as we strive to achieve the $50,000 milestone!
There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis and over 600,000 people in BC & the Yukon live with arthritis. We need your help to raise funds to support arthritis-related research, programs, and services for those who live with arthritis.
Come out dressed in holiday themed costumes or your running gear and tie jingle bells to your shoes all in the name of arthritis.
We have a number of routes for you to choose from and ways to participate.
- 1km and 5km routes
- As an individual
- Adult 18 years & older
- Youth 12 – 17 years of age
- Enter a team (classmates, business colleagues, club members, sports teams, etc) minimum of 3 people
- Kids & Pets can come too
- There is fun for everyone!
Whether you participate as an individual or as a member of a team, register today and join us as we walk, jog & run to raise money for better treatments, programs & services and a cure for arthritis. Be sure to
Register Now to ensure your team a spot in the race. To register offline, call The Arthritis Society 604.714.5550.
Event Details – Abbotsford
November 20th, 2011
Mill Lake Park, Northwest Picnic Shelter off of Mill Lake Road
| 11:30am - 12:45pm |
Event Day Registration & Package Pickup
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| 1:00 pm |
Walk & Run Starts |
| 2:15 pm |
Post event celebration |
- Click here to view a map of the route.
- Event day details:
- When you arrive at Mill Lake, park near the Picnic Shelter off of Mill Lake Road
- Pick up your Race bib, get registered (if needed), and hand in any last minute donations underneath the Picnic Shelter. After taking care of all the last minute details, head over to the start line ato enjoy some music before the walk & run starts.
- Group photo will be at 12:45pm sharp.
- Event announcements begin at 12:50pm and the run starts at 1:00pm sharp
- Bring an item for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and we’ll take (or refund) $5 off your registration fee.
- Encourage your friends and family to come out and participate with you.
Awards & Prizes
Come early for Team Photos!
In the event of bad weather,
the Walk & Run will not be cancelled.
Registration Fees
| Individuals (min. 3 people – no max.) Choose any distance |
$30 per person. Bring an item for the foodbank and receive $5 off your registration.
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| Seniors (over 65 years) |
$20 per person. Bring an item for the foodbank and receive $5 off your registration.
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| Youth (under 17) |
$20 per person. Bring an item for the foodbank and receive a $5 credit towards your fundraising.
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| Teams (3-5 people) |
$60. |
Registering and participating in this event is a great way to help support the work of The Arthritis Society. Another way to help is to also collect pledges in support of your participation. Collect enough and you'll be eligible for the great incentive prizes listed below. By registering online, this Web site will provide you with a great resource to collect those pledges online.
Incentive Prizes
| Amount Raised |
Prize |
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| $2,000 |
Zip Up Jacket |
| $1,000 |
Garment Bag |
| $750 |
Messenger Bag |
| $500 |
Golf Shirt |
| $350 |
Polar Fleece Vest |
| $250 |
Sling Bag or Computer Bag |
| $100 |
Asics Socks |
Prizes will also be awarded in individual & team categories for best costume.
To be eligible for prizes, all pledges must be paid in full and returned by Sunday, November 20th, 2011.
The Arthritis Society reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or lesser value.
Prizes are not cumulative and are issued for individual fundraising efforts.
Volunteers
We can always use a helping hand - if you are interested in volunteering at this event, please contact Ashley Kroening at akroening@bc.arthritis.ca.