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Please join us in the great\u00a0outdoors\u00a0for a tasty summer BBQ, some fun, and help raise awareness, and funds for vasculitis research.<\/p>\n
We are delighted to confirm that on Sunday, July 5th<\/sup> 2015, Vasculitis Foundation Canada will co-host the 2nd<\/sup> annual BBQ and fundraiser walk \u201cBriStrength\u201d<\/strong> at Couchiching Park, Pavillion 2, on the waterfront in Orillia, Ontario between 9:30AM and 2:30PM. This annual walk, in the memory of Orillia\u2019s own Brianna Liddard<\/strong>, aims to raise funds to support medical research, but also to increase public awareness, and patient education, about vasculitis. The BriStrength Walk includes: BBQ, snack, cake, t-shirt, carry bag, draws and prizes, don\u2019t miss it! Cash donations,<\/strong> donated prizes for the silent auction etc. are always needed and welcome, please let us know if you can contribute something.<\/strong><\/p>\n Brianna Liddard of Orillia<\/strong> was diagnosed in emergency with a severe form of the vasculitis Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis which initially attacked her lungs. At just 18 years of age she put up a courageous fight but succumbed to complications after about four weeks in hospital on January 24, 2014.<\/p>\n Join the activities and WALK to raise funds for vasculitis research. Walk sponsors contribute to you, and they get a tax deduction receipt for their donation.<\/strong> Even if you are not able to attend the event in person, or walk, we will have volunteer walkers, walk for you!<\/p>\n