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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the walk?

The walk will be a choice of either 2.5 km, or 5.0 km. It will be a combination of a short city street walk, and then enter into a lovely conservation area near the school, where we can take advantage of the beautiful fall colours.

Will you have food?

Yes, we will have food waiting for the walkers return. We will have water available before and during the walk, and then a light lunch available after the walk, to allow people to mingle and learn what prizes they may have won.

What is this registration fee?

As this is a fundraising event, we need to make sure that our costs are covered. So, we have implemented a registration fee. The fee is $35.00 however if you register before October 8th you only have to pay $25.00. If you raise $50.00 or more in sponsors, this fee is waived, in recognition of your fundraising efforts.

Will I get a T-Shirt?

Walkers will get a T-shirt while quantities last. We are strongly encouraging pre-registration this year - If you pre-register, you will be assured of a T-shirt when you arrive. If you decide to register on the day of the hike, we cannot guarantee that your size will be available, though we will do our utmost best!

What if someone wants to sponsor me with a credit card?

We hope to have an online payment option soon! In the meantime, please have them contact the Evergreen Hospice office at 905.472.5014.

What are the prizes for raising the most money?

• 12 years and under: $100 Gift Certificate
• 13 - 18 years: iPOD nano 2GB
• 19 years and over: Personal DVD Player

How do the draw prizes work?

Besides the Prize Categories for raising the most money, we will again have draw prizes that each walker is eligible to win! The more money you raise, the greater your chances of winning the prize you want.

• Each person who raises $50 in sponsors will get one draw ticket.
• Plus, for every additional $50 you raise, you get an extra ticket.

So, if for example you raise $200, you will get 4 draw tickets. There will be a variety of draw prizes, attractive to different age groups and interests, and you can choose for which prize, or prizes, you want to deposit your tickets. Draws will be made while the walk is going on, you will be able to see upon your return if you won, and take your prize home with you immediately!

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome, as long as they are on a leash. (We won't be providing food for your pets though!)

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is plenty of free parking at the school.

What if it rains that day?

We will be walking that day regardless of the weather, so check the forecast, and come prepared with a good raincoat or an umbrella! Pre- and post walk events will have contingencies for rain to keep your time out in the elements to a minimum.

Remember the registration fee is waived if you raise at least $50.00 in pledges!

Thanks for your support!

Highlights of the 2006 HIKE!

The weather was perfect this year and our hikers - including the family pets were out in full force! This hike is part of a national event where people across Canada hike to raise public awareness for hospice palliative care and raise money for their local hospice. Proceeds from the hike help to fund Evergreen Hospice's supportive care and bereavement services.

Our 5km Hike for Hospice raised over $7,000! Hike headquarters was the place to be with music provided by Dave Haines, balloons, free t-shirts and draw prizes! Hikers warmed up with Club Markham and fueled up with breakfast prior to the 10am start.

We appreciate the hard work and commitment of Hike Chairs - Ann Burkholder and Terry Cheng who go above and beyond to make this hike better every year! Many thanks to our hike volunteers who eagerly helped make the day a success.

Special thanks to Hike Sponsors:

• Clintar Groundskeeping
• FAB Consulting
• Knowsys Group

We appreciate the ongoing support of the following Breakfast Sponsors:

• Food Basics - Markham
• IGA/Sobey's - Stouffville
• Sobeys - Markham
• Mario's No Frills - Markham
• Tim Horton's

Hikers entered for a chance to win a variety of Draw Prizes generously donated by:

Active Green+Ross Ann Burkholder Terry Cheng Cisco Systems Club Markham Greenbelt Volkswagen Mary Patterson Premier Fitness

Roger's Video Ron Beer Family Self-Defense Sony BMG Timex Canada Toronto Blue Jays Club Pat Wheeler Plus the many Friends of Hospice who anonymously donated prize

Congratulations to Hospice Hiker Extraordinaire, Adam Mulvanna who raised the most money this year! The Grand Prize of a 3-month Squash Membership donated by Club Markham.