WE WALK UHNITED VOLUNTEER WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration of voluntarily participating as a volunteer in We Walk UHNITED for University Health Network (UHN) on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 (the “Event”), hosted by UHN Foundation, I, for myself, and for my personal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, and next of kin (the “Releasors”), agree as follows:

1. Eligibility and voluntary participation:
   I understand and acknowledge that I am legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of the Event and I will be at least 16 years old at the time of the Event. I further agree that my participation in the Event is at the sole discretion of the organizers, and that it may be limited or terminated, with or without cause. I acknowledge that my participation in the Event is entirely voluntary, and I am under no obligation to participate.
   
   
2. Acknowledgment of safety and event-specific protocols:
   I agree to follow all safety protocols, event instructions, and guidelines provided by the organizers, including but not limited to any safety measures, weather conditions, traffic management, and other event-specific protocols. I understand that the organizers may update these protocols as necessary, and I will adhere to them to ensure my safety and the safety of others.
   
   
3. Assumption of risks and release of liability:
   I acknowledge that volunteering for the Event involves inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, death, damage, or property loss, arising from any cause whatsoever, including weather conditions, traffic, and street conditions. I understand and agree that, except for negligence or breach of statutory duty of care on the part of UHN Foundation, UHN, the City of Toronto, Odyssey Medical Inc., their employees, affiliates, volunteers, contractors, representatives, sponsors, and other involved parties (collectively, the “Released Parties”), I assume all risks associated with my participation. I hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, or causes of action that may arise from my participation as a volunteer, including any claims for personal injury, damage, death, or property loss. This includes any claims made by third parties arising from my actions during the Event.
   
   
4. Physical fitness:
   I attest that I am physically fit and able to volunteer for the Event. If I have any known physical conditions or concerns, I have informed my healthcare provider and received their approval to participate.
   
   
5. Medical treatment:
   I consent to receive medical treatment if necessary during the Event and agree to cover any costs associated with medical treatment, both during and after the Event.
   
   
6. Use of name and likeness:
   I grant full permission to use my name, image, and likeness, as well as any photographs or recordings taken during the Event in which I may appear, for legitimate purposes such as advertising or promotion, without further compensation. I waive any right to inspect or approve the final use of such materials.
   
   
7. Acknowledgment of non-employment status:
   I acknowledge that as a volunteer, I am not an employee of UHN Foundation, and I will not receive compensation, benefits, or any employment-related entitlements in connection with my participation in the Event. I am volunteering for the Event of my own free will and am not entitled to any remuneration.
   
   
8. Communication:
   By signing this waiver, I authorize UHN Foundation to contact me by email, phone, or in writing for any event-related communication.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT, I AM DOING SO FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND I INTEND FOR MY ACCEPTANCE TO CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW.

Please return to the Volunteer form and check off that you agree to the Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability.