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Upper Canada Mall Easter Seals 10k
Founded by Newmarket resident, Joe Persechini, the Upper Canada Mall Easter Seals 10k is York Region’s longest running fundraiser for children and youth with physical disabilities. Over the past 35 years, this popular community event has become an indelible fixture in York Region, raising nearly $3.7 million to help children and youth with physical disabilities. In 2012, we welcome Upper Canada Mall as our Title Sponsor!
Expected to attract over 1,000 enthusiastic participants in 2012, the Upper Canada Mall Easter Seals 10k provides a challenge for serious runners, while also offering a fun and family-friendly event for walkers.
Whether you’re looking to set a personal best in the 10k or simply enjoy a leisurely walk with your family while raising funds for Easter Seals Ontario, we have something for everyone!
About Easter Seals Ontario
There are over 20,000 children, youth and young adults in Ontario with a physical disability.
Some children were born with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida, some have spinal cord or brain injuries resulting from childhood accidents, others sustained brain damage through infections like encephalitis and meningitis. Regardless of the cause, these children share a common desire for independence, acceptance and achievement.
2012 marks Easter Seals Ontario’s 90th anniversary of providing programs and services to help children and youth with physical disabilities receive the essential equipment they need, as well as fully accessible summer camp opportunities and alternative recreational programs. Easter Seals also provides access to information and resources, as well as public education and awareness. For more information, visit www.easterseals.org.
