Oxfam Trailwalker Coverage Needed

From Amanda:

Attention Third Years: You will be working ion crews on the Friday and Saturday. We will be sleeping over. There is no limit to the amount of students who can help as long as they have CPR, and their hours of the event can count as either field or clinic as this event is a mixture of both.

They are coming on April 29th to present and any students who would like to participate along with myself, Nicole and the internship student should email me.

This is the national event and is a great resume builder for those who may like to further their careers in that area. Plus it's really fun.






Oxfam Trailwalker Canada 2011
FACT SHEET


INTRODUCING THE EVENT
• Oxfam Trailwalker is one of the world's greatest fundraising team endurance events.
• It has taken place annually for over ten years in locations around the world, including Sydney & Melbourne, Australia; New Zealand; Hong Kong; Japan; Belgium and England
• This year’s event in Canada will be Friday, July 22nd – Sunday, July 24th, 2011 along the Ganaraska Hiking Trail between Barrie and Orillia.
• The challenge is to hike 100km in 48 hours as a team of 4.
• Each team must start together, finish together and check in at all the checkpoints along the route.
• Teams commit to raising the minimum of $2,500 in pledges.
• In 2009 there were 50 teams that participated; in 2010 there were over 100 teams; and in 2011 even more teams are expected.
• The event will involve over 150 volunteers throughout the event weekend.
• This one-of-a-kind event offers an incredibly satisfying personal achievement, a unique experience to share with friends, family and colleagues and an unparalleled opportunity to do something bold for others.

EVENT DETAILS
Event Dates: Friday, July 22nd - Sunday, July 24th, 2011
Location: Ganaraska Hiking Trail
Start Area: Snow Valley Ski Resort, Ontario (Barrie Area)
Finish Area: Thudhope Park, Orillia, Ontario
Distance: 100 km
Checkpoints: 8
Start Time: 9:00am (Friday morning)
Event website: www.oxfamtrailwalker.ca
Charity website: oxfam.ca
Team Members: 4 (Must be over 18 years of age)
Registration Fee: $400/team
Fundraising: $2,500/team (Minimum) – Donations over $10 will automatically be issued a tax receipt
Charity: Oxfam Canada

WHO IS OXFAM CANADA?
• Oxfam Canada, founded in 1963, is an international development agency working with over 100 partner organizations in Africa, the Americas and Asia.
• We work with partners to tackle the root causes of poverty, injustice and inequality, helping to create self-reliant and sustainable communities, with a specific focus on women.
• Our goal is to transform families, communities and societies by encouraging women’s empowerment, leadership and active participation.