Walk a Mile in Our Shoes Happens
every May!
Our Annual Walk a Mile in Our Shoes takes place in May of every year. We chose May because it was the month our son was diagnosed with DMD, and to honour of him and all children living with neuromuscular disease that robs them of the ability to walk and to live a fully functioning life. It takes place in our home town of Sidney, BC on Vancouver Island.
The Tristan Graham Children's Foundation was created in support of our son, Tristan, who has been living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy since birth. While Tristan's wish is to make others aware of his disease, we prefer to "Pay it Forward": to raise money for a cause near and dear to Tristan's heart – the protection and welfare of animals. So, as in previous years, all donations go to local animal welfare agencies as decided on by Tristan. To date, we have raised almost $15,000 of which all available donate-able funds has been pledged to the BCSPCA in Victoria.
How to Get Involved: Join us on our next Walkathon set for May 2012. Details will be sent out to you via email, Facebook, Twitter and through my blog.
Donate Online: Now you can donate online at the Victoria Foundation. Click on the Donate Now box and choose Tristan Graham Children's Foundation from the pull down menu. All donations over $20 will receive a taxable receipt. We gratefully accept donations throughout the year!
So stay tuned, and let's continue to pay it forward!
Blessings,
Karen, Neil and Tristan
2011 - Third Annual Walkathon Another Great Success!
We had the best weather, the best food, and the best blend of dogs for our fourth annual Walk a Mile in Our Shoes held on June 4th at Tulista Park in Sidney, BC.
We raised another $1800 for the animals, and we enjoyed some great food and great company! Many thanks to everyone who supported us and we'll see you next year!
2nd Annual "Walk for the Animals" a great success!
Our second annual Walk a Mile in our Shoes which occurred on June 7th, 2008 was a great success! The walk started and finished at ocean side Tulista Park in Sidney. We raised $2700 for the animals. Many thanks!
With your support, we purchased the great sound system at the Elk Lake Pound (off Pat Bay Hwy) for all the animals, to make their stay more soothing and comfortable, and we purchased much needed blankets and supplies for the animals at the Victoria BCSPCA.
Many thanks for all your support!
Karen, Neil and Tristan!