ABOUT THE EVENT
RUN. WALK. STROLL
Riseathon is Rise Up Kids’ community 5K walk, run, and stroll, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together to raise funds for SickKids Foundation. Together, we believe that kids matter-and together, we can help heal the future.
Why we are fundraising
For the kids who need us most. Every dollar raised through the ROKU Run and Walk supports SickKids Foundation. Your contribution helps fuel world-class care, research, and family support at one of Canada’s leading children’s hospitals. When kids are facing the toughest days of their lives, your steps help carry them forward. SickKids cares for children and families from across Ontario and beyond. By coming together as a community, we add our voices, our legs, and our hearts to a cause that touches every neighbourhood.
Run Together. Rise Together. Inspire Change.
Join our Rise-a-thon, where every step supports brighter futures. Together, we build stronger communities, empower youth, and create meaningful opportunities through teamwork, determination, and compassion.
Every Step Creates Impact
Walk, run, or cheer alongside others while helping raise awareness, inspire hope, and support programs that empower children and families.
United for a Brighter Tomorrow
Bring friends, families, and communities together to celebrate teamwork, healthy living, generosity, and lasting positive runs together. Rise Together. Inspire Change.
Event Details
Saturday
October 3, 2026
9:00 am
Chinguacousy Park
9050 Bramalea Road
Shelter 3
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Dear Community Partner
An invitation to join Rise-a-thon 2026 - in support of SickKids
On behalf of Rise Up Kids Ontario, I am delighted to invite your organization to take part in Rise-a-thon 2026, our 5K Run · Walk · Stroll in support of SickKids (the Hospital for Sick Children). We would be honoured to have your team join us at the start line.
Rise Up Kids Ontario is a registered non-profit based in Peel Region. Through participatory, arts-based drama and social-emotional learning, we help children ages 4–14 build confidence, empathy and resilience – and find their voice. Rise-a-thon is how our community comes together to give back to the hospital that cares for so many of our children.
- What: Rise-a-thon 2026 — a family-friendly 5K Run, Walk or Stroll
- When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Where: Chinguacousy Park – Shelter 3, Brampton, Ontario
- In support of: SickKids (SickKids VS)
- Raise vital funds for SickKids, supporting children and families facing serious illness.
- Bring our community together — police, fire, schools, clubs, businesses and cultural groups — behind one shared cause.
- Send a message to our children: that when it matters, community shows up. Taking part models empathy, generosity and civic action for the next generation.
We invite your organization to enter a team in one of three packages:
- 25 members — $999
- 15 members — $599
- 10 members — $449
Your registration includes 5K entry, a certificate of participation for every participant, and the family celebration — a pizza party, games and cultural events for kids and families.
- Your group or organization name on the official SickKids website — when a donation of $100 or more is made.
- A certificate of participation for every participant.
- Tax receipts for donations — event entry is not tax-receipted, but any donation from your group or from individuals is eligible for a tax receipt.
- A day of fun and belonging for your team and their families.
Beyond your registration, your group — and individuals — are warmly welcome to donate any amount. Groups donating $100 or more are posted on the official SickKids website, the top three donating teams are acknowledged at the event, and our biggest contributor receives a letter of appreciation.
- Choose your package (10, 15 or 25 members) from your organization.
- Register and contribute directly through Rise Up Kids’ dedicated page on the SickKids website, linked at org.
- Join us on October 3 — and celebrate.
Above all, Rise-a-thon is a family event — a day where children and their families come together for a noble cause, share in fun and a real sense of belonging, and create memories to last a lifetime. Beyond the 5K, the day includes a pizza party, games and activities, and cultural performances.
We would be so grateful to have [Organization Name] stand with us. To register your team or to learn more, please contact me at info@riseupkids.org. Kindly register by September 20, 2026 to be included in our event materials and website recognition.