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Date Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time 8 a.m.
Location Toronto General Hospital outdoor parking lot
90 Gerrard Street W. (Gerrard St. W. and Elizabeth St.)
Distance 2 KM or 5 KM walk
Who can take part in We Walk UHNITED?
Everyone! We Walk UHNITED is a family-friendly event designed to bring everyone together for one great cause. Dogs, mobility aids and strollers are welcomed! Parental accompaniment is mandatory for children ages 13 and under.
Is there a registration fee for We Walk UHNITED?
Yes. A nominal $25 registration fee covers the cost of running this event and the perks received.
What’s included in my registration?
We Walk UHNITED t-shirt, access to celebration site, food, activities and opportunities to qualify for incentive prizing.
Do I have to register if my child is participating?
Yes, everyone who plans to walk the event is required to register. Our registration fees help cover the costs of putting on our event for everyone, and we need to have an accurate count of everyone who plans to be onsite for safety reasons.
Parental accompaniment is mandatory for children ages 13 and under.
What can I expect on walk day?
The post-walk party will take place on our celebration site, where we’ll be offering a variety of family-friendly entertainment and interactive activities. Help us celebrate a successful Walk, and create fun, happy memories with the whole family.
Stay tuned for more details!
Can I bring my dog or stroller for the walk?
Yes. For safety reasons, dogs, strollers, and other mobility devices will walk collectively in the final group of walkers.
Please note: Dogs must be supervised and leashed at all times. And don’t forget to pick up after them!
Can supporters who haven’t registered walk along the route with me?
For safety reasons, anyone walking the We Walk UHNITED route must be registered. However, family and friends are welcome to cheer along the route or cheer on participants at the finish line.
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Where are the funds raised going?
Proceeds from We Walk UHNITED will support the most urgent needs of UHN. Your support gives us the flexibility to respond to the increasing demands on our healthcare system, while helping Canada’s #1 hospital accelerate groundbreaking research. It helps us to recruit the best and brightest medical minds and equip them with the latest cutting-edge equipment and technology – so we can keep pushing the status quo of healthcare and do what’s never been done.
How do I start fundraising?
Login to your personal fundraising page, or by clicking the link in your confirmation email. You can personalize the page by uploading your photo and providing a description of why you’re participating—we've provided a sample description to make it easy for you. After your page is set up, share it by email or on your social media channels and spread the word to family and friends.
What is my personal fundraising page?
It’s the place where friends and family can donate to you online. You can personalize it by adding images and messages to show everyone why you’re participating, and why they should support you! There are incentives as you hit your fundraising goals – so spread the word far and wide!
How can people find my personal fundraising page?
After you register or login to your personal fundraising page, you’ll see your personal fundraising page link at the top of your dashboard. You can copy that link and send it to your supporters.
Friends or family can also visit the We Walk UHNITED homepage and scroll down to the “Search for a Participant” section. They can then search for your name, or your team's name, and find your personal or team fundraising page.
How do I submit offline donations?
You can enter offline donations from your friends and family right in your own dashboard.
You will input donor details for each donation you have received offline and make the donation via your own credit card and keep the cash. If you prefer, you can also mail in your offline donations – include your first and last name, email address that you are registered under and donor details (Full name and mailing address for them to receive a tax receipt). Please note that it may take up to 2-3 weeks for those donations to be added to your fundraising page.
You can mail cash and/or cheques to the following address:
UHN Foundation (We Walk UHNITED)
Toronto General Hospital
R. Fraser Elliott Building, 5th floor, 5S-801
190 Elizabeth Street
Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Can I receive cash donations? Do I mail in cash?
You can enter offline donations from your friends and family right in your own dashboard.
You will input donor details for each donation you have received offline and make the donation via your own credit card and keep the cash. If you prefer, you can also mail in your offline donations – include your first and last name, email address that you are registered under and donor details (Full name and mailing address for them to receive a tax receipt). Please note that it may take up to 2-3 weeks for those donations to be added to your fundraising page.
You can mail cash and/or cheques to the following address:
UHN Foundation (We Walk UHNITED)
Toronto General Hospital
R. Fraser Elliott Building, 5th floor, 5S-801
190 Elizabeth Street
Toronto ON M5G 2C4
How do I donate by mail?
You can mail cash and/or cheques to the following address:
UHN Foundation (We Walk UHNITED)
Toronto General Hospital
R. Fraser Elliott Building, 5th floor, 5S-801
190 Elizabeth Street
Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Please be sure to include your first and last name, mailing address and email or phone number to receive a tax receipt and in case we need to follow up. If your donation is for a particular participant or team, please also include their full name, as it appears on their personal fundraising page.
My account says “Not yet active.” What does this mean?
When another participant signs you up for the race, you will receive a registration confirmation email that requires you to confirm your personal details to activate your account.
The email will have the subject line "You’ve been registered for We Walk UHNITED". Please check your email (both inbox and spam folder) for this invitation and click the link to complete your account.
Do all donors get a charitable tax receipt?
All donations of $15 or more (made online and/or offline) will automatically receive a tax receipt.
Please note that UHN Foundation provides receipts for gifts under $15 only upon request.
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How can I volunteer for this year’s event?
Visit our Volunteer Page! We have opportunities for you to help create a memorable, safe and enjoyable experience for event participants and supporters. Join us as a volunteer for We Walk UHNITED pre-event and on event day.
What if I want a refund?
We are not honouring refunds for this event. However, if there are extenuating circumstances, we will look at refunds on a case-by-case basis.
What are the benefits of being part of a team?
Join the event UHNITED and build comradery amongst your colleagues, friends and family! As a team, you’ll have additional access to fundraising tips and tricks, team incentive opportunities, more fun on the day, and a great opportunity to connect with your community.
What is the Corporate challenge?
The Corporate Challenge is a wonderful way for organizations to engage staff, get involved and make an impact. Corporate teams will take part in the walk and fundraise for UHN Foundation. Top fundraisers and top teams will win prizes and unlock bespoke Corporate Challenge incentives along the way.
When does the Corporate challenge start?
The official public launch of the challenge will take place in February 2025. However, corporate teams can register anytime at www.wewalkuhnited.ca or by reaching out to john.ditecco@uhn.ca for more information for more information and support.
How much is registration for the Corporate challenge?
The registration fee is $2,500 per organization, and each team can have an unlimited number of members.
How do I change my Team name, goal or page content?
The team captain has access to make these changes! Login to your personal fundraising page and toggle over to your team page.
What is included in the $2,500 Corporate challenge registration fee?
- Turnkey engagement opportunities for your staff
- Bespoke fundraising incentives and We Walk UHNITED Corporate Challenge swag
- Exposure on the We Walk UHNITED Corporate Challenge web page, linking to your corporate site
- Captain Spotlights on UHN Foundation social channels (optional)
Still have questions?
Contact the We Walk UHNITED team here
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