Walk for Water 2019
Update: A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at this year's walks. Together, we've raised almost $40,000 - and counting! - to support solutions for Lake Winnipeg! (Head to our Facebook page to see photos from our Dunnottar and Victoria Beach & District walks!) Missed this summer's events but still want to help? Our Walk for Water online campaign will stay active until Sept. 1.
Every year, communities take steps to protect Lake Winnipeg. Below, you’ll find more details about the 2019 events, and how you can participate in-person or online!
DUNNOTTAR
Date: Sunday, July 28
Location: Dunnottar Community Club
Registration: 9:15 a.m.; walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
Distance: 2.5 km
VICTORIA BEACH & DISTRICT
Date: Sunday, August 11
Location: Victoria Beach Clubhouse
Registration: 9:15 a.m.; walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
Distance: 2.5 km
ONLINE
Date: June 10 to September 1
The perfect option for lake-lovers everywhere. Go to the Canada Helps Walk for Water 2019 event page to get started.
PARTICIPATE IN PERSON:
1. Download the Walk for Water 2019 pledge form and print it. You can also pick up pledge forms throughout lakeside communities where they’ll be available at various businesses and organizations – or you can get them from LWF’s Winnipeg office. (Our email adresses, street address and phone number can be found on our Contact Us page.)
2. Use the form to collect pledges for your walk; ask your friends, family, co-workers, teammates, or anyone else who cares about Lake Winnipeg and wants to be part of the solution! LWF provides charitable receipts for donations of $20 or more. Donations of $50 or more include a one-year LWF membership. Please ensure collected information is accurate and complete so that we can mail charitable receipts in a timely manner!
3. Bring your completed pledge form and the money you raised to one of our Walk for Water events. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring a reusable water bottle!
4. LWF volunteers will be on site before the walk begins to receive your donations and give you a free LWF t-shirt. We’ll also have free educational material to browse/pick up, and fundraising products for purchase. Both Walk for Water events also feature fundraising raffles with great prizes to win!
5. Raffle winners at both events will be announced after the walk. In Dunnottar, we host a community barbeque.
PARTICIPATE ONLINE
1. Visit our online campaign page and sign up to create a Walk for Water 2019 team, or join our online campaign as an individual. You’ll be led through a short series of easy steps to create your own page.
Note – you don’t have to sign up to participate; simply by making a donation, you’re helping us reach our goal! (Tip: If you'd like to direct your gift to a specific community, let us know by leaving a comment in the "message of support" text box.)
2. Tell your story: Let people know why water matters to you by sharing your favourite lake memory, or personalizing your page with pictures and videos!
3. Reach out: Email your friends and family, and share your campaign on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social networks. Our online campaign page automatically creates easy-to-use links. (Need assistance? We can offer technical support and tips to make your campaign a success.)
Still have questions? Find more information in the Walk for Water FAQ.
Thank you to our Walk for Water 2019 sponsors, Johnston Group, Quintex Services, Payworks and Desjardins Financial Security Investments. And thank you for getting involved!
