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McCormick Care Foundation

Fit-for-Care 2021

We're on a mission to purchase a wheelchair-accessible swing and support life enrichment initiatives for residents - providing an inclusive and therapeutic movement experience for both the young and young-at-heart.
CA$16,632
raised of CA$25,000 target
by 154 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Fit for Care 2021, from 30 September 2021 to 31 December 2021
Closed on 28/11/2022
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GET READY, GET SET...for a week of virtual wellness events and fitness challenges this November 22 - 26, 2021.

Last year's Fit for Care event raised more than $19,000, enabling the purchase of a tandem wheelchair bicycle and supported garden enhancements. This year, Fit for Care is on a mission is to purchase a WisperGlide wheelchair swing for our backyard and to support Life Enrichment activities at McCormick Home.

There are many ways to participate - create a fundraising page, join a team, or participate in our wellness events by making a donation in support of a participant or team.

Everyone who participates or donates will be eligible to join Fit for Care's wellness events. An email with details for event participation will be sent a few days prior to each event.

We're so fortunate to collaborate with Fanshawe College's Recreation & Leisure Services faculty and students. Plus, this year we are super excited to welcome Fanshawe College's Culinary and Contemporary Media, to our collaborative partnership! Mark your calendar, start building your teams, and get ready to get Fit for Care!

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About the Event: Fit for Care is a week of wellness events and fitness challenges developed in a unique collaboration between McCormick Care Foundation and Fanshawe College's Recreation & Leisure. Fit for Care is focused on providing a 'real-world' learning experience for students and is dedicated to raising funds that will enhance care and enrich lives for McCormick Home's residents. For more information visit: mccormickcarefoundation.ca

About the charity

Established in 1984 and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, the McCormick Care Foundation is the fundraising arm of the McCormick Care Group, the governing organization of McCormick Home, McCormick Dementia Services, and McCormick Dementia Research. We’re on a mission to enhance care and enrich the lives of McCormick clients, residents, and families. By working together with our partners in the community, we can support innovations that will advance long-term and dementia care in our community and beyond.

Donation summary

Total raised
CA$16,631.06
Online donations
CA$9,183.00
Offline donations
CA$1,000.00
Direct donations
CA$1,185.00
Donations via fundraisers
CA$14,446.06

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