About Vaughan in Motion
ABOUT US
HISTORY
In 1997 a 5 km “Family Walk” was organized by the Knights of Columbus of Maple following the tragic news that a fellow Knight was diagnosed with cancer. This event, spearheaded by Co-Founders Peter Badali and Dr. Greg D’Orio, was eventually named the Great Ride and Stride and became an annual event.
In 2004 the walk was renamed Vaughan In Motion’s Walk for Cancer Care and moved indoors at Vaughan Mills. This walk has become our signature event which has attracted walkers across Southern Ontario to help with fundraising.
MISSION
Vaughan in Motion is a 100% volunteer-staffed, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing funds and equipment for cancer care in our community. (fundraising in Vaughan)
How We Help
Since our first event in 1997 Vaughan in Motion for Cancer Care has directed over $1,200,000 millon dollars for Cancer Care in our community.
1997- 2007
$650,000 to Canadian Cancer Society
2008- 2011
$225,000 to Vaughan Health Care Foundation which is being held in trust for cancer care at the new Vaughan Hospital.
2012
$25,000 for MRI unit at Mackenzie Richmond Hill hospital for early detection of cancers
2013
$50,000 to Mackenzie Health Foundation for cancer care at MRHH and for cancer care at the new Vaughan Hospital.
2014
$50,000 to Mackenzie Health Foundation for cancer care at the MRHH and at the new Vaughan Hospital
2015
$36,000 to Mackenzie Health Foundation for cancer care at MRHH and for cancer care at the new Vaughan Hospital.
2016
$25,000 to Mackenzie Health Foundation for cancer care at the MRHH and at the new Vaughan Hospital
2017
$25,000 to Mackenzie Health Foundation for cancer care at MRHH and for cancer care at the new Vaughan Hospital.
2018
$50,000 to Mackenzie Health Foundation for cancer care at the MRHH and at the new Vaughan Hospital
COMMITTEE
CO-FOUNDERS
Peter Badali – President
Dr. Greg D’Orio – Vice President
DIRECTORS
Nick Loiacono
Amy Macaluso
Steve Kerwin
Filomena Mazzuca
Enza Barbieri
Rosa Lionetti
Riccardo Orsini
Carmine Tucci
Sandra Colica
Sue Perrella
MEMBERS
Andrew Amorim
Antoinella Strangis
Larry Calhoun
Manisha Cottar
Paul Odnoletkov
Mary Merenda
Frank Fortunato
Anthony Misquitta
John Raggiunti
Veronica Papaioannou
Victoria Gava
Franca DeLuca
Michela Ursini
Teresa Ciaravella
Cathy Ferlisi