The Beat Goes On

The Beat Goes On - Resident's Fit for Care Fundraising Page

Fundraising for McCormick Care Foundation
CA$8,749
raised of CA$5,000 target
by 24 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Fit for Care 2021, from 30 September 2021 to 31 December 2021
Participants: 40 Residents from McCormick Home
Fit-for-Care 2021
Campaign by McCormick Care Foundation (RCN 119035434RR0001)
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.

Story

Our team of 40 residents is so excited to participate in Fit for Care's Drum-Fit Challenge on Nov. 22, 2021! 

Last year's Fit for Care event raised more than $19,000 and purchased a tandem wheelchair bicycle for us. 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. 

Please pledge your support to help our team - The Beat Goes On - achieve our fundraising goal of $5,000 - that's only $125/resident participant.

Plus, with your donation, you will be eligible to join Fit for Care's Cooking for Comfort and Moments of Mindfulness events happening on Nov 23 and 24 respectively.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support - stay tuned for details on how to join the Drum-Fit Challenge live event virtually!

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. More information is available at, mccormickcarefoundation.ca

About the campaign

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.

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.
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Donation summary

Total raised
CA$8,748.06
Online donations
CA$2,300.00
Offline donations
CA$6,448.06

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