2025 Vaughan Walk For Lyme

  • Date Sun 1st June 2025
  • Location Vaughan, ON
  • Price $41.71 - $64.27
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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Join us for the 2025 Vaughan Walk For Lyme on Sunday, June 1st, 2025, in the vibrant city of Vaughan, York! This engaging charity event features a scenic 5 km walk that begins and ends at the beautiful Magnotta Winery, located at 271 Chrislea Road. Participants will enjoy a morning filled with camaraderie, coffee, and healthy snacks as they unite to raise awareness and funds for Lyme disease research.

This year, the walk aims to support the G. Magnotta Foundation’s mission to advance understanding and treatment of Lyme disease, which can have life-altering consequences from a single tick bite. All net proceeds will benefit Canada’s first translational Lyme Disease Research Lab at the University of Guelph. Enjoy live music, youth entertainment, and a delicious lunch provided by Pizzaville, along with two complimentary drink tickets for wine, beer, or cider. Each participant will receive a custom event t-shirt and a loot bag, plus those who fundraise over $100 will be entered to win a $500 Air Canada Travel Voucher! Embrace the opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a healthy stroll through Vaughan – rain or shine!

Organiser's Description

2025 Vaughan Walk For Lyme
Walk with Us! Our 5 km charity walk route starts and ends at Magnotta Winery, 271 Chrislea Road in Vaughan on Sunday, June 1st 2025.One tick bite can cost you your life. The G Magnotta Foundation's mission is to take a research stand against Lyme Disease. By better understanding Lyme bacteria and how it behaves once it enters the human body, we change how Lyme Disease is tested and treated in Canada and around the world.
All net proceeds go directly to the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases to benefit Canada's first translational Lyme Disease Research Lab at the University of Guelph.
Enjoy a healthy stroll through Vaughan while supporting an important cause.https://www.gmagnottafoundation.com/the-foundation Start/end location: Magnotta Winery - 271 Chrislea Road, Vaughan, Ontario Date: Sunday, June 1st, 20258:00 am – Registration*8:30 am – Coffee and healthy snacks 9:00 am – 5 km Route Starts11:30 am – Lunch and Post-Walk Festivities* Registration fees are not eligible for CRA tax receipts.Highlights: All participants to receive a custom event t-shirtCoffee offered by Saint Jimmy’s CoffeeLunch offered by Pizzaville2 Magnotta Winery sample drink tickets (wine, beer, cider and Magnotta's newly released de-alcoholized wines*) and lunch included in registrationLive MusicYouth fun and entertainmentAll participants to receive a loot bagAll participants who fundraise $100 or more will be automatically entered into the draw of a $500 Air Canada Travel Voucher offered by St. Clair Travel NorthOther Information: Parking at start/finishRoute to be provided pre walkThis is not a timed event or raceWe will walk rain or shineComfortable shoes recommendedThis is a stand up event, if you require seating please bring your ownPets are welcomeThe Highway Traffic Act applies - The roads are not closed - You are expected to follow all traffic lawsBe alert for others using any roads or sidewalks Our Sponsors:



To make an additional donation to the G. Magnotta Foundation or to make a general donation if you're unable to join, please click here:
www.gmagnottafoundation.com
Message Magnotta Winery [email protected] with any questions.
* Must be of legal drinking age.

Races

  • 5k Walk

    $64.27

  • 5K Walk Youth (2-8yrs)

    $41.71

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271 Chrislea Road, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

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