{"id":1889,"date":"2026-06-12T17:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T21:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vasculitis.ca\/?p=1889"},"modified":"2026-06-12T18:04:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T22:04:47","slug":"vfc-announces-the-28th-anniversary-picnic-26-reasons-to-walk-run-ride-campaign-to-raise-vasculitis-awareness-and-funds-for-vasculitis-research-and-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vasculitis.ca\/?p=1889","title":{"rendered":"VFC Announces the 28th Anniversary Picnic & 26 Reasons to Walk\/Run\/Ride campaign to raise Vasculitis Awareness and Funds for Vasculitis Research and Education!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sunday, June 20, 2026<\/strong>
11:00 AM to 4 PM<\/strong>
Dolph Picnic Area, Riverside Park<\/strong>
49 King Street West,<\/strong>
Cambridge, ON Canada<\/strong><\/h3>

Unable to join us in Cambridge on June 20th ?<\/strong>
You can still make your own \u201c26 Reasons\u201d fundraising campaign wherever you are – with your family and friends!<\/strong><\/p>

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Download Complete Event Details<\/a> |\u00a0Register Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

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The VFC 28th anniversary picnic, fun social event, and \u201c26 Reasons to Walk\/Run\/Ride\u201d fundraiser will be held on Sunday, June 20, 2026<\/strong> from 11 AM to 4 PM<\/strong>. As in the past, the Dolph picnic area at Riverside Park, 49 King Street West, Cambridge, Ontario<\/strong> will be our location.<\/p>

We want you and your family to attend, and we encourage you to participate in any way you can. Join the picnic fun and the optional Walk\/Run\/Ride to raise vasculitis awareness and funds for research, education, and education. Enjoy your choice of a tasty wrap, salads, chips, and drinks<\/strong>. Try your luck in a 50:50 draw, silent auction, door prizes, and fun entertainment. Donated prizes for the silent auction are always needed and welcome. Please let us know if you can contribute.<\/span>

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This year\u2019s picnic will feature Cambridge’s own Hudson and Cole Comedy in Motion 2.0<\/strong>!\u00a0\u00a0It’s next level juggling and acrobatics with a dose of comedy. Click here<\/a> or here<\/a> for more info. Join us for some great family fun with an \u201call-ages\u201d entertainment you don\u2019t see every day!<\/strong><\/p>

Here are 2 ways to get involved: Join Us In-Person or Make Your Own Campaign<\/strong>!<\/p>

  1. In-Person!<\/strong> Your family and friends are welcome to join us Saturday, June 20th for the picnic, and\/or the \u201c26 Reasons to walk\/run\/ride\u201d. Please register everyone by June 19th at 5 PM on the registration website by clicking here<\/a>.

    And, we\u2019d love you to raise funds for research, education, and awareness using the \u201c26 Reasons to walk\/run\/ride\u201d VFC donation page     here<\/a>. Even better, set up your own campaign website (it\u2019s easy to do!), by clicking here<\/a>. Then follow the prompts and reach out to family and friends to support your fund-raising efforts! Your donors support you and they get an immediate VFC tax donation receipt by email!

    If online donations are not your thing, you can collect donations using our downloadable donation sheet by emailing     contact@vasculitis.ca<\/a>. You can start signing up sponsors and collecting donations anytime!

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  2. Make Your Own Local Campaign!<\/strong> Unable to join us in Cambridge on June 20th? You can still make your own \u201c26 Reasons\u201d fundraising campaign wherever you are, and your family and friends are welcome to join in your campaign!\u00a0To help you raise donations, set-up your own \u201c26 Reasons to walk\/run\/ride\u201d campaign website (easy to do!), by clicking here<\/a> and then follow the prompts under \u201ccreate a team\u201d!

    Your donors support you and they get an immediate VFC tax donation receipt by email!\u00a0\u00a0You can set up your own campaign anywhere, anytime, but all campaigns end December 31, 2026! Be creative, you have lots of time to plan your very own campaign!

    If online donations are not your thing,<\/strong> you can collect donations using our downloadable donation sheet by emailing     contact@vasculitis.ca<\/a>. You can start signing up sponsors and collecting donations anytime!

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    If you are not able to attend<\/strong>, or are unable to Walk\/Run\/Ride, let us know you need a volunteer in your place. Together we can make a difference!

    We are sure your family and friends will support our goal to increase vasculitis awareness while helping to raise funds for research and education. You can also register for the walk or picnic, by emailing us at:     contact@vasculitis.ca<\/a><\/p>

    Click above for complete Picnic & \u201c26 Reasons\u201d Walk\/Run\/Ride info including map and directions.<\/p>

    Donations can be made online, or by using the VFC Donation Pledge Sheets above, you can start signing up sponsors and donations now!\u00a0<\/p>

    Get out your walking, running, or riding shoes and join us any way you can!<\/strong>

    On behalf of the Board, we hope you join us. For those who can attend in person<\/strong>, we hope to see you, your family, and friends at Riverside Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026, rain or shine. We have a large and covered shelter, complete with picnic tables, just in case of rain!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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