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The Spirit Wheel Walk Run (SWWR) is a one-of-a-kind, grassroots fundraising and awareness initiative that takes place each June in celebration of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.

In 2011, the 4th annual SWWR generated approximately $36,000 for SB&H programs through the enthusiasm and creativity of families across Ontario. Participants walked, wheeled or ran in SWWRs in Barry’s Bay, Bolton, Burlington, Clinton, Kitchener, Lindsay, Mississauga, Newcastle, North Bay, Oakville, Pickering, Ridgeway and St. Catharines. These events were rolled out around the Ask me! theme featured on the SWWR T-shirts. Many people did ask and participants were delighted to answer all sorts of questions about spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

“I am most excited about being able to put a face to spina bifida (through the SWWR) to combat the belief that anyone with spina bifida will be paraplegic, be dependent on us forever, never walk and always need diapers.

I want to show people how wonderful it is to have Nickolas and how proud I am to be his mom.”

Amanda Ridding, Nickolas’ Loved Ones SWWR

 

Individuals, like you, are building awareness of the conditions and raising much-needed funds to support SB&H programs, care, research and advocacy through these family-friendly events. Everyone who organizes, participates in, donates to or entertains at a SWWR plays an important role in this success.

Each SWWR, large or small, leaves its own unique mark on the community, no matter where you live. Every dollar raised helps us help others.

Host a SWWR

It’s fun and easy! Design a SWWR in your community in whatever way you like. Simply take these first steps.

• Select any day in June.
• Organize a team of family members, friends, neighbours and/or co-workers – don’t forget the family pet!
• Plan the route – five blocks or 5 kilometres through your neighborhood, downtown or favourite park or along a waterfront trail – whatever works for you!
• Consider organizing a complimentary activity, such as a silent auction, yard sale, lemonade stand or BBQ, as part of your SWWR.

For more information, download our SWWR Fundraising Guide or contact the SB&H office, phone (416) 214-1056 or 800-387-1575.

Be Inspired

Read inspiring accounts of the accomplishments of SWWR families and friends through their personal stories below.

Join us in June! Together we can make a difference.

Wheel Walk Run in your community!  

We are very grateful to our 2011 sponsor for their generous support:
 

Online Donations

If you would like to make an online donation or pledge for a SWWR event, click on the CanadaHelps link below. Using the drop down menu, scroll down and select the participant or team name in the appropriate Fund/Designation to ensure that your donation is added to their pledge totals.

For more information please click on the link below for complete details or contact the SB&H office by email provincial@sbhao.on.ca or call toll-free 800-387-1575. 

For details, download the 2011 SWWR brochure (The 2012 SWWR brochure will be available March 2012).