The Grand Parade comes to Red Deer this September

Jul 19, 2023 | 3:52 PM

Bridges Community Living is encouraging Red Deer residents to register to walk + fundraise in The Grand Parade (TGP).

The Grand Parade is described as a fundraising walk that celebrates and supports aging Canadians and their families in Red Deer and locations across Canada, This fun, family-friendly event takes place the morning of Sept. 16, 2023 at 11 am.

Organizers sat The Grand Parade is a moment when Canadians step out to publicly honour aging friends and family, and to fundraise on behalf of the charities who support them.

In our society, officials with Bridges Community Living (BCL) says growing older can often rob people of status, a sense of being valued, and even self-respect. Yet tens of thousands of Canadians want something better for their aging family member or neighbour or friend. And hundreds of organizations pursue a different, richer vision of what it means to grow into senior status and beyond as a Canadian.

Because of them, and because of any aging person who needs some support to preserve a dignified, decent and emotionally healthy life, there is The Grand Parade, says BCL.

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The Red Deer walk in support of Bridges Community Living begins and ends at Pines Lodge 52 Piper Drive in Red Deer. Participants will walk a 2.5km or 5km route, enjoy a treat at a rest stop along the way, and return at the end of the morning for a delicious celebration BBQ. All those who raise over $150 (or $75 for youth) will also don iconic TGP shirts as they take to the streets.

Officials say this is Bridges Community Livings second year taking part in The Grand Parade, with a fundraising goal of $20,000. An expected 150 walkers and 15 teams, including staff and friends of Bridges Community Living are expected to participate.

Officials say Bridges Community Living has been serving Red Deer for 44 years, and the funds raised in The Grand Parade will benefit their clients and the community.

by rdnewsNOW staff

The Grand Parade comes to Red Deer this September

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