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.

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
Vaughan in Motion generously donated $150,000 to the oncology unit at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. Since 2012, Vaughan in Motion has raised $550,000 in support of Mackenzie Health.

“We provide strength and hope to those affected by cancer and to those who support them in their struggle. Mackenzie Health is right there with us and that’s why we’re proud to support our hospital.”

– Peter Badali, Co-founder

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