Garbutt Walk for PF – Winnipeg

Rob was diagnosed in 2011 with IPF after having a bad flu and a cough that wouldn’t go away. Since being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) his life has changed in many ways. 

Watch Rob’s story and learn more about his journey with pulmonary fibrosis.

Rob plans on walking daily starting Sept 1 – Sept 30, 2022 and posting photos of himself, his dog Maggie, and his wife Beth while they are on their walks.

IN-PERSON WALKS

Rob and Beth invite you to join them in person on their daily walks during the month of September. Due to the uncertainty of Rob’s health situation, he will message registered participants on walk times and locations the day before through this platform. The September daily walks will take place in Winnipeg, most likely in Rob and Beth’s neighbourhood and local parks. They hope to also spice it up a little and go to the off-leash dog park with Maggie.

Register HERE.

VIRTUAL WALKS

Help Rob and Beth raise awareness for pulmonary fibrosis throughout the whole month of September by virtually walking in your own neighbourhood and beyond on your own time.

LOG YOUR KMS AND HELP US WALK ACROSS CANADA

Whether you are walking in person, virtually, or a combination of both, log your kilometres on this platform and help the CPFF community collectively walk across Canada (6,818 kms) for PF. Simply join a team, create a team, or join as an individual and record your kms walked, rolled, or run each day (or as often as you get out).

SHARE PHOTOS OF YOUR WALKS

Help us spread the word about pulmonary fibrosis by posting frequent photos of you walking:

– On your team or individual page

– On social media using the hashtag #hopebreatheshere

– On the CPFF mobile app

SUPPORT THE GARBUTT WALK AND CPFF 

REGISTER to walk in person or virtually on your own as often as you’d like during the month of September.

DONATE NOW by pledging Garbutt Walk for PF participants.

Walk, pledge, register, and find more information HERE.