John's Journey Walk Foundations 3rd Annual Walk
Join us for John's Journey Walk Foundation's 3rd Annual Walk, where we'll walk together to make a difference, have fun, and support a great
Date and time
Location
Pearce Estate Park, 17A Street Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
1440 17A Street Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 4T9 CanadaAbout this event
- 4 hours
John's Journey Walk Foundations 3rd Annual Walk
Join us for the 3rd Annual Walk organized by John's Journey Walk Foundations! Lace up your sneakers and get ready for a fun-filled day at Pearce Estate Park in Calgary, AB, Canada.
This in-person event is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and support a worthy cause. Whether you're a seasoned walker or just starting out, everyone is welcome to participate and make a difference.
At John's Journey Walk, we believe in coming together as a community to raise awareness and funds for important causes. Join us on this special day as we walk to support our foundation's mission.
Bring your friends, family, and furry companions for a memorable day of walking, laughter, and making new connections. Let's create lasting memories while contributing to a cause that means so much to us.
Don't miss out on this incredible event! Mark your calendars and meet us at Pearce Estate Park for John's Journey Walk Foundations 3rd Annual Walk. We can't wait to see you there!
Frequently asked questions
Event time: 9 am - 1:00 pm (time indicates the setup and teardown estimated time needed to be ready) race should run from 10 am to 12:00 pm depending on how fast you walk or if you run. If you chose to go further we do not have volunteers past the halfway point on the route.
Event Location: Pearce Estate Park Address:1440 17A St. S.E. Pearce Estate Park is located on 17A Street. Take 17 Avenue and turn at the lights on 27 Avenue. If you are heading west turn right, if you are heading east turn left. Follow the traffic circle to the second turn and head into the park.
EVENT SCHEDULE Event 9:30 am Moment of Silence and Prayer Event Announcement: 9:45 am Warm Up Your Body: Begins at 9:50 am Event Walk: Begins at 10 am Visit at the sponsor tents and find out what resources are available.
You will see the main tent for John's Journey Walk. Please arrive early so you can set up your table. Your tables will be marked with your organizations name.
Walk to honor and show your love for someone special in your life. Embark on this journey today, wearing a t-shirt that symbolizes your dedication and support. The person you walk for holds a special place in your heart, and this act of walking is a way for me to express my care and affection.
Yes there will be site volunteers and along the route. Please follow all rules and regulations when walking.
Absolutely! Please follow all rules and regulations when walking with your dog
Please visit our website: https://johnsjourneywalk.com
You can donate online at our website or in person during the event.
John’s Journey is a walk for the memory of those who struggle with or have family and friends dealing with addiction, recovery, and mental health issues. John’s Journey Walk is not to celebrate the ending; it is a walk towards a fresh start, a new journey filled with the promise of hope and healing.
Please visit our website which has directions for the event. https://johnsjourneywalk.com/getting-there
admin@johnsjourneywalk.com or visit our website contact link: https://johnsjourneywalk.com/contact
Please visit our website resources and links page we have a comprehensive list of available resources: https://johnsjourneywalk.com/resources-andlinks
Please visit our volunteer link: https://johnsjourneywalk.com/volunteer-now-2024
Please contact us at: admin@johnsjourneywalk.com or visit our website at: https://johnsjourneywalk.com/contact
Yes. This is a provincial non-profit but we are working on building our networking so that we can reach others eventually.
We have two links one for John's Journey Walk Foundation donations and one for Robert McClure Food Pantry. https://johnsjourneywalk.com/donations https://johnsjourneywalk.com/robert-mcclure-food-pantry
Yes we are.
You will be walking on City of Calgary Bike Paths. All participants walk at their own risk!! Be aware of your surroundings and others on the route. Please respect the flow of traffic as you walk in support of John's Journey Walk Foundations Annual Walk Event. PLEASE STAY TO THE DESIGNATED SIDE
THIS IS A SHARED CITY WALK PATH AND THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF USES INCLUDING BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, ETC.. IF YOU ARE A LARGER GROUP PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE NOT BLOCKING THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE PATHWAY. CYCLISTS OR OTHER MODES OF TRANSPORT MAY NOT WARN YOU THEY ARE APPROACHING, BE AWA
We are working hard to have media once again at the event. Please visit our website for last years media that joined us: https://johnsjourneywalk.com/images-and-videos-of-july-22-2023-walk
Please let the media know that you do not wish to be filmed.
We have asked thatJyoti Gondek Mayor of Calgary, will honour us with her presence and say a few words prior to the walk commencing
If you are dealing with mental health, addiction, or recovery issues we have a YouTube channel where we are adding peoples stories so that they can be heard and seen. We want to spread the message you don't have to be ashamed and your story matters. Visit our website and contact us.