Fundraising Activities
Fundraising 2009
Our main goal was to raise $60,000. to fund our first Carcinoid NeuroEndocrine research project with the help of the Cancer Research Society, a Canadian organization that supports research projects.
Through a variety of activities, we raised the $60,000. so that with the doubling of funds by CRS, we will be able to award the very first $120,000. 2 year CNETS/CRS grant directed solely for supporting NETs research in Canada in the year 2010.
This joint initiative was announced at the Montreal conference in November and an invitation has gone out to the research community to begin submitting requests for research projects into NETs. The successful application will be chosen in early 2010.
Here is how we raised $60,000.00
Fundraising Initiatives:
- June 2009: Nine walks were held across Canada raising a little over $26,000. (Each individual walker is mentioned below)
- September 2009: Morley Dore's Ride for Research from Ottawa to Kennebunkport Maine raised $4,058.00.
- October 2009: Suzanne Stinson, Group Leader for Ottawa, held a Walk for Research in Ottawa that raised $2370.00.
- October 2009: Silent Auction at the Toronto Conference raised $3075.00.
- November 2009: Sale of 26 cases of chocolate covered almonds raised $1000.00.
- November 2009: Silent Auction at the Montreal Conference raised $350.00.
- 2007-2009: In Memoriam donations gave us $10,000.00.
- 2009- Private lump sum donations from individuals provided us with $18,000.00.
Funds from all these sources helped us reach and exceed our goal of raising $60,000. We thank everyone for their support.
Morley Dore's Ride for Research
Starting September 10th to the 13th, I rode my bike from Ottawa to Kennebunkport Maine. The total distance is about 630 Km along country roads that take me through New York State, Vermont, New Hampshire, and finally Maine.
I was able to raise $4058.00 from my ride to CNETS Canada.
To read my letter about my involvement with CNETS, please click here.
Here is a downloadable pledge sheet (pdf format) you can print out if you would like to collect sponsors for Morley.
Suzanne’s Walk for CNETS Canada
On Sunday, October 4th, Suzanne did her walk along the Rideau River on the Chapman Mills Conservation Trail in Ottawa. The total distance is 1.5 km. My personal goal for this walk was $2000.00 and I'm pleased to announce that I exceeded my goal by $370.00!
Please read my Walk letter by clicking here. You can also click on my pledge sheet if you want to support me. I have written a followup letter about my walk and you can read that here.
June 14 Walks for CNETS
The weather was great for all the walks that took place on Sunday, June 14th. Everyone enjoyed themselves and raised a lot of money for CNETS. Here is a selection of photos in a slideshow of some of our groups.
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Joanne's Walk in Kalamalka. Here are the walkers enjoying the scenery
Joanne's walk at Rattlesnake Point. Here is a group photo. Great scenery.
Joanne's walk in Kalamalka Park in Vernon, BC.
Ann on her walk in Barrie with her box of bracelets and pins, fundraising.
Ann's Walk in Barrie. Ann, her husband and dog on their walk.
From Garry to all the other walkers: " Hey you guys had it EASY! Our walk was straight out of Survivor : Winnipeg Style......crossing boggy areas, balancing on logs. But we survived!!"
The balance beam!
Here we are holding up trees. As if we don't have enough to do!
" Here's our happy group having just come through the perils of Garry's walk without losing anyone. Or maybe, this picture was from the beginning of the walk, because we look remarkably clean and no worse for the wear"
Even the kids help out during Nancy's walk for CNETS
Here is Nancy's fellow walkers and supporters.
Great sign to promote CNETS and the cause.
Hamilton-Wentworth and Area Group Walk.
Vanessa's Walk in Hamilton-Wentworth and Area
At the end of Vanessa's walk. Some of the small troopers at the finish line...enjoying some much deserved timbits and juice!
The walkers for Maureen's Walk relaxing before they start their arduous 1 km stroll along the Boardwalk in Toronto Beaches area.
Some of the walkers enjoying Maureen's walk
Some of the walkers enjoying Maureen's walk
Some of the walkers enjoying Maureen's walk
Some of the walkers enjoying Maureen's walk
We made it....we crossed the finish line and lived to tell about it
Some of the walkers enjoying Maureen's walk
Here is the group socializing at the Boardwalk Pub enjoying some well deserved R & R after the Walk. We are so happy because 1) all of us we completed the walk and 2) we made some new friends amongst the walkers and we're getting to know each other better over hamburgers and drinks.
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This is the first in what we hope is a series of fundraising activites that you can join in with, sponsor, or just just get ideas from. Click on the person's name to find out more about their fundraising activity.
Vanessa's Walk
Nancy's Walk
Maureen's Walk
Angie's Walk
Charlotte's Walk
Joanne's Walk
Garry's Walk
Laurie's Walk
Ann's Walk
Vanessa's Walk
Vanessa`s Walk is Sunday June 14th at 10.00 am in Hamilton, Ontario.
I would like to sincerely thank everyone for all their support. The Hamilton-Wentworth/Niagara (and area) group enjoyed a beautiful sunny day this past Sunday (June 14th), walking along the shore at Bayfront Park in Hamilton. Our families, friends and the community as a whole, showed great care by walking, donating, and offering support. Twenty-five walkers took part, walking the 1.5 kms along the waterfront- a perfect distance on such a warm day. We finished with refreshments and pride in knowing what an accomplishment we had all achieved.
The Hamilton-Wentworth/Niagara (and area) group is known to be a very caring and close group. We extend our invitation to each of you, old or new patients (family members as well) to join us anytime for tea or an informal meeting. This walkathon was no different... a social event getting to know one another and meeting new people, but most of all showing our support. This walk and all the other walks were a great success in many ways... we are all very proud. Regards to all, Vanessa.
Here is how we want to organize our research. Click here to read letter from CNETS President, Maureen Coleman.
Here is Vanessa's letter about her involvement with CNETS and her goal.
Here is a downloadable pledge sheet (pdf format) you can print out if you would like to collect sponsors for any of the walkers.
Nancy's Walk
Small In Number, Yet Mighty In SPIRIT!
On Sunday, June 14, 2009 the first annual Kitchener-Waterloo Walk For CNETS Research began in Waterloo Park. Family, friends and members of all ages gathered bringing in more pledges and great cheer before beginning our 3.2 K walk.
Holding our signs high and pushing strollers and bike trailers, we walked through the park and out into the public eye. Throughout the walk new friends were made and chatter arose about great plans for future walks. Amongst all the excitement we even managed to get a few “honks” from cars driving by, followed by “cheers” from our walkers in concert. As we returned to the park, we attracted many curious eyes that read our signs and noticed our “black and white” T-shirts wondering what our cause was all about. We were only too happy to explain.
We had a successful day with our supporters. Not only were we able to exceed our goal of $2500.00, we were able to raise awareness about our important cause.
I would personally like to extend my deep appreciation and thanks to all who helped support CNETS Canada, whether through donations or walking. I could not have done it without you. Out of this whole experience, what moved me the most was that Sunday, June 14, 2009 only marked the beginning of many more walks for CNETS Canada. With this continuous support there is HOPE for all of us!
Thank you,
Nancy Ehiorobo
To read the rest of Nancy's pledge please click here for her letter. If you would like to help Nancy collect money for her walks, please click here to download a pledge sheet.
Maureen's Walk
Maureen’s walk along the Board walk in Toronto’s beaches was a warm and friendly occasion. It was however, far more than Maureen’s walk. It was also the walk of entire family and friend communities in the Toronto area. It was also very much Elissa’s walk, Diane’s walk, and Karen and Dorretta’s walk. It was a walk for many others for whom even this short walk would have been too arduous.
We welcomed Martin Long, President of the 11,500 strong Elementary Teachers of Toronto, who walked with us. We thank Elementary Teachers of Toronto for their generous $500.00 donation.
We thank everyone who donated. We are so grateful for their kind generosity.
Read Maureen's Pledge Letter here.
Click here to get the pledge sheet to gather pledges to support our walkers.
Angie's Walk
On Sunday June 14th, 2009 at 12.00 noon, members, family and friends of CNETS Canada are having a special fundraising walk starting at the Good Earth Coffee Shop in Glenmore Landing on 14 St and 90th Ave SW Calgary and ending in Glenmore Park.
This walk is called Angie’s Walk for Cathy to honour my Aunt Cathy. There will be CNETS Canada t-shirts, bracelets, and pins available prior to the walk and after the walk. My personal goal is to raise $500.00 from my Walk.
For my own pledge letter, please click here.
Charlotte's Walk
My walk along the streets of Tillsonburg took place on a beautiful warm and sunny day. It was also Cherie, my toy poodle's walk too. She is great at attracting attention. We meet a person in a wheelchair who just loved petting Cherie. We stopped off at the Chocolate Store and enjoyed an ice cream cone.
In the last two weeks, I passed out flyers downtown to bring awareness to our rare disease and the need for research. My walk was competing with Tillsonburg's big cancer drive, Relay for Life which started on June 12th at 7:00 p.m. and continued through to 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Over 1000 people took part, with 44 teams, walking throughout the night and raising over $143,000 dollars.
I thank everyone who donated to my Walk. I am so grateful for their generosity and support. Thank you Charlotte
Click here to read Charlotte's fundraising letter. To download a pledge sheet click here to print one out.
Joanne's Walk
“Joanne’s Walk” was a huge success. I was thrilled to be joined by Al another Lungnoid and his wife Bev, as well as 39 other eager walkers.
June 14th was a beautiful day. We walked about 2 kms along the shore of Kalamalka Lake (the lake of many colours). We stopped at Rattlesnake point, to enjoy the fabulous view and take some pictures. We then returned to our starting point where we enjoyed a few snacks.
I would like to thank everyone who supported me in this walk. It meant so much to me to have the opportunity to promote awareness of Carcinoid/NeuroEndocrine Cancer and to help raise much needed research money. We have such an incredible giving community in Vernon, and I am blessed to have such wonderful family and friends here and across the country that gave to this walk. Together we raised $3,560.00. I am thrilled with this!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Joanne
My personal goal for my walk is $500.00. I am hoping you can support me with your sponsorship online or through a cheque. My walk letter is here, and to download a pledge sheet, please click here.
Garry's Walk
On Sunday June 14th, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. members, family and friends of CNETS Canada, Winnipeg are walking at Bird’s Hill Park. Turn into Bird’s Hill Park off hwy 59 at the West gate, take North Drive to picnic area/walking trail #1- Cedar Bog trail. It is a 3.5 km trail with cut offs to make it shorter for those who don’t feel like walking the entire trail. Entry into the park is free and we will arrange for a picnic lunch following the walk.
There will be CNETS Canada bracelets, and pins available prior to the walk and after the walk.
My personal goal for this walk is $500. My walk letter is here, and click on any of the pledge sheet links to help us reach our goal.
Laurie's Walk
On Sunday June 14th, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. I will be walking from the Outdoor Centre at the Little Cataraqui Conservation Area in Kingston. We will follow trail loops 1, 2 and then 3 back again (The Pine, The Hemlock and The Sugarbush loops). The hike is approximately 5 kms and will take an hour and a half.
My personal goal is to raise $500.00 from my Walk. Here is my personal fundraising letter and feel free to download a pledge sheet to help me make my goal.
Ann's Walk
On Sunday June 14th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. I will be starting my walk from the south end of the boardwalk at Kempenfelt Bay. We will walk for a total of 7km one way and then turn around and walk 7km back to our cars. If there is anyone who would like to join my walk, please email me at babyface_yorkies@yahoo.ca. I would love people to join me.
There will be CNETS Canada bracelets, and pins available prior to the walk and after the walk.
My personal goal is to raise $1000.00 from my Walk. Here is my personal fundraising letter and feel free to download a pledge sheet to help me make my goal.