Walkathon F.A.Q
Join us at the Church of the Ascension at 253 Echo Drive on Sunday, October 6th at 1:00 pm for registration and photos. There will be music and a few speeches, and then the walk will start at around 2:30 pm. We will be walking across Pretoria Bridge and north along the scenic Queen Elizabeth Walkway and the Rideau Canal.
Parking is available in the Immaculata High School parking lot (140 Main Street) or at Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Church (100 Main Street).
Plan to walk anytime from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, but join us for the launch at 2:00 pm if you are able.
We encourage you to take photos during your walk and send them in to us at centretownchurches@gmail.com.
- Register online
- Spread the word to your online network via email or social networks like Facebook.
- Download a registration form, line up your sponsors and collect pledges or funds.
- Remit funds online, or deliver at Church of the Ascension (253 Echo Drive) on October 6th.
- Walk on the designated day
Prizes will be awarded for photos taken during this year’s walk. There are a number of categories – check out the website – and use your imagination on October 6th! There will also be draws during the Opening Ceremonies.
Photos should be submitted, along with contact information, to centretownchurches@gmail.com
Ask us! Use the Contact page on our website or send us an email at contact@centretownchurches.org. We’ll get back to you at the earliest possible opportunity!
For online donations – CanadaHelps automatically issues a tax receipt.
For donations by cash or cheque – CCSAC, a registered charity, will issue charitable receipts for any donation of $20 or more. Upon request, we will issue tax receipts for lesser amounts. We will need your sponsor’s mailing address in order to send them a tax receipt, so make sure they fill in the Pledge Form.
Our Walk for the Centre fundraising page allows you to sponsor an individual or a team, or just make a general donation. Go to: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/centretown-churches-social-action-committee/p2p/walk
Alternatively, you can send cheques to CCSAC, 507 Bank Street, Ottawa K2P 1Z5.
You can download and print a Pledge Form here: https://www.centretownchurches.org/walkathon
Go to the following page to make a payment using your credit card: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/centretown-churches-social-action-committee/p2p/walk
Be sure to tell us which walker or team you want to sponsor. When you click ‘Continue with My Donation,’ you’ll be transferred to a secure page to enter your payment information.
The Pledge Form can be used to collect funds for the walkathon by cash or cheques. Cheques are preferred over cash. Bring your forms to our new meeting place, the Church of the Ascension, on October 6th. The church is located at 253 Echo Drive near the Pretoria Bridge. Parking is available off Main Street at Immaculata High School. Be sure to get your donors’ and sponsors’ mail information so we can send a tax receipt.
Online donations are the most efficient way to fundraise again this year. You will receive a tax receipt immediately if you donate online.
Walkers and sponsors are encouraged to register and donate online at this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/centretown-churches-social-action-committee/p2p/walk
Or, if you prefer raising funds directly from your donors, download our Pledge Form
You can register online at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/centretown-churches-social-action-committee/p2p/walk
