Four virtual fundraisers occurring in Swift Current during the next two weekends

Southwest residents have an opportunity to support four charitable causes during upcoming virtual fundraising walks.

A trio of virtual fundraisers are happening on May 30 to support a variety important organizations, with the Walk to Make CF History, the MS Walk, and IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s all occuring on the same day. The fourth virtual fundraiser occurs on June 6 when the annual Gutsy Walk is scheduled.

The Walk to Make CF History is organized by Cystic Fibrosis Canada with proceeds going towards helping individuals with CF push through everyday unimaginable challenges. On the CF Canada website, it states the fundraiser can be done by walking, running, biking or any challenge that pushes you through barriers, out of comfort zones, past personal bests, or towards new milestones. You can share your journey on social media under the hashtag #Gofuther. Donations, registration, and further information can be found at walk.cysticfibrosis.ca

The MS Walk will support individuals and families impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada encourages people to join the fight to end MS by signing up for the walk. You can register by either starting a team, joining a team, or registering as an individual. On the MS Society Canada website they remind that by registering you ensure nobody living with MS is alone in their journey. Further information can be found on mssociety.ca

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is an annual walk put on by the Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness for anyone living with or impacted by Alzheimer’s or other dementias. You can fundraise and collect donations for the event and turn them in online or at a live drop-off site. Pictures and videos can be uploaded to social media under the hashtag #Igwalkforalz. You can visit alzheimer.ca/sk for more information on Swift Current’s walk.

The Gutsy Walk on June 6, supports individuals effected by Chron’s disease and ulcerative Colitis. By reaching certain fundraising objectives, you could receive a Gutsy Walk T-shirt or become a Top Pledge Earner Club Member. The Gutsy Walk website reminds that everyone’s contributions are critical to supporting research and programs that help support those impacted. More information on the walk and how to become a contributor can be found at gutszwalk.ca