Walk, Run, Pole
Walk, Run, Pole is one of Parry Sound’s longest running events. Participants have raised over $425,000 in the last 5 years for advanced health care at your hospital in Parry Sound. That’s amazing!
Join us this year for a month-long celebration of movement and wellness, culminating in a 5k walk or run through beautiful downtown Parry Sound. Every pledge collected will help upgrade the equipment and technology in the surgical suite at the West Parry Sound Health Centre.
- Register yourself or your team.
- Start tracking your movement online – walking, running, biking, swimming, hiking, even walking your dog – all movement counts towards on-line badges and awards.
- Set up your fundraising page and collect pledges to support the Surgical Suite Upgrade project. Participation in Walk, Run, Pole is free, however we respectfully ask for a minimum total donation of $125 from each participant.
- If you can, join us on June 7th at the Stockey Centre in Parry Sound for a 5k walk or run, and family-friendly add-ons like a facepainting station, a scavenger hunt, entertainment, and of course the awards ceremony.
Support the Completion of Surgical Suite Upgrade
Did you know, In Ontario, government funding does not cover the purchase or replacement of hospital equipment and technology. Donor support plays an important role in ensuring facilities can continue to invest in modern surgical tools and systems.
The West Parry Sound Health Centre serves individuals and families who live, work, cottage and camp throughout the region, including communities along the Georgian Bay corridor. The hospital's three operating rooms and endoscopy suite support a wife range of procedures, including general surgery, orthopedic procedures, cancer related surgeries, diagnostic services and emergency care.
We have undertaken a $2.5 million investment in a floor-to-ceiling upgrade of our surgical suite which includes three operating rooms, endoscopy room, that supportday surgery clinics, general surgery, cancer treatment, diagnostic services. To date, we have raised $1.9 million - we are almost there!
Upgrades are already underway. As funds are received, the Foundation supports the purchase and implementation of equipment that strengthen surgical capabilities across key areas of care.
As we strive towards completion, we will be resuming specilized services that have not been available in Parry Sound for five years, including:
The West Parry Sound Health Centre serves individuals and families who live, work, cottage and camp throughout the region, including communities along the Georgian Bay corridor. The hospital's three operating rooms and endoscopy suite support a wife range of procedures, including general surgery, orthopedic procedures, cancer related surgeries, diagnostic services and emergency care.
We have undertaken a $2.5 million investment in a floor-to-ceiling upgrade of our surgical suite which includes three operating rooms, endoscopy room, that supportday surgery clinics, general surgery, cancer treatment, diagnostic services. To date, we have raised $1.9 million - we are almost there!
Upgrades are already underway. As funds are received, the Foundation supports the purchase and implementation of equipment that strengthen surgical capabilities across key areas of care.
As we strive towards completion, we will be resuming specilized services that have not been available in Parry Sound for five years, including:
- Urology
Avanced Scopes, Equipment strerlization - Ophthalmology
Diagnostic, laser tehnology - Breast cancer surgery
Specialized systems for procedures - Orthopedics
Surgical table enhancements, attachments.
These investments support expaned surgical capabilities and ensure operating rooms are equipped with technology that alogns ith evolving standards of surgical practice.
The History of Our Event
Walk, Run, Pole began in 2008 at the Charles W. Stockey Centre, offering 2K, 5K, and 10K routes along the shores of Georgian Bay. The name reflected a simple idea: move your body and support your hospital.
Over the years, the event has supported important investments in equipment and technology across several areas of care at the West Parry Sound Health Centre. Funds raised have contributed to upgrades in cardiac care, rehabilitation services, respiratory equipment, patient monitoring systems, and diagnostic technology.
Through consistent community participation and donor support, Walk, Run, Pole has become a signature event that advances health care infrastructure at your hospital in Parry Sound.
In 2020, the global pandemic required the event to transition to a virtual format. In 2021, a hybrid model was introduced, allowing participants to engage both virtually and in person. The event continues to evolve while maintaining its commitment to supporting strategic equipment upgrades.
