I’m reaching out to personally invite you to be part of something truly special—the 18th Annual Walk, Run, Pole in support of the WPSHC Foundation. And yes, we brought the original name back!
For nearly two decades, this event has been a beloved tradition, bringing our community together in the spirit of fitness, fun, and philanthropy. We are still going strong with the hybrid format that allows participants to walk, run, pole, run, bike, kayak (move the way YOU want!) all May long while fundraising for the health centre.
The grand finale? A 5KM Community Celebration Event on June 1st at the Stockey Centre in Parry Sound—a chance to celebrate our collective efforts to keep advanced health care local.
Why have I been the Event Chair for 5 years?
For over 60 years, our family spent summers at our Lake Rosseau cottage, never giving much thought to local hospital care—until June 2015. When my husband fell gravely ill, his survival depended on the exceptional care at West Parry Sound Health Centre’s ICU. Though I had long supported the Foundation, that experience made us truly grateful patients. Now, our family is more committed than ever to giving back and ensuring others have access to the same life-saving care.
Help keep advanced surgical care here in Parry Sound.
This year, your participation will directly support much-needed surgical care upgrades. We are amidst a $1.1 million upgrade project, ensuring that surgical care remains safe, efficient, and local. We are in the final stages and your participation in our event will help us get to the finish line!
How to join, help & influence others:
- Sign up your association as a team and/or
- Forward this notice to your members take part in this incredible initiative
- Leaders, like you, can be the backbone. You help raise money, but you also spread the word.
Let’s make the 18th year our most successful yet!
Looking forward to seeing you on the trail and at the finish line!
Brett Lagamba
2025 Chair, Walk, Run, Pole
