The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association is once again inviting you to support the Brain Boogie charity walk, set to take place on Aug. 25 this year.
The walk will offer a number of length options, to be as accommodating as possible for everyone who wants to join.
There will be a 1 km loop around Crescent Park, which will continue on to a 2 km walk, and then those who want to take on a 5 km trek can leave the park and follow the posted route.
Glenda James, executive director of the Moose Jaw SBIA chapter, hopes to see many new and familiar faces at the walk this year, as it is an important event for both the fundraising and networking aspects.
“People who participate or donate or sponsor, they're actually able to meet the people who benefit, face to face at the event,” said James. “It's really strongly supported by our members, and they want the people who support them to know what a difference it makes in their lives.”
The walk began about 17 years ago, when a brain injury survivor commented that there needed to be more programming and supports, and the idea for a fundraiser was born. The first walk raised $1,000 and has since spread across the province to include seven different events.
“This Brain Boogie is by survivors (and) for survivors, for the things that our members — who are mostly survivors or families— want to see happen in their communities,” said James.
James is grateful to see any amount of donations given each year, and they do have a goal of $5,000 in mind this year for Moose Jaw.
She hopes that by gathering people together for the walk, the SBIA’s ultimate message may become more clear.
“A brain injury is not always visible, it's actually very often invisible. And, that carries its own factors for isolation,” said James. “We want people to become better acquainted with brain injury, with how it affects people and with the needs that there are in their community and do something about it.”
Registration is currently open and can be done online, anytime before the event, or in-person on the day of the walk, prior to its kickoff at 10am.
James encourages everyone to come out for the morning, meet some brain injury experts, and support the SBIA in their support of brain injury survivors.
More information on the walk can be found on the SBIA’s website, or by calling the Moose Jaw office at (306) 692-7242. The SBIA will also be at the Farmer’s Market on Langdon Crescent with a display for the next few weeks, and can answer any questions.
