Garbutt Walk for PF - Winnipeg
2022-09-01 00:00 - 2022-09-30 23:59 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
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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.

Pledge Smith Fish Family Run
2022-09-01 00:00 - 2022-09-30 23:59
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Orianna Smith’s family has been hit doubly hard by pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Both of her mothers have this fatal disease. Orianna’s moms, Holly Smith and Heather (Duffy) Fish, live in Ladysmith, British Columbia, and have been severely impacted by PF.
About the Fish Smith Family Run
Orianna will be running daily for two weeks throughout September in Falsecreek in Vancouver, BC PLUS she will be competing in a marathon in Montreal, Quebec from September 23-25 2022, in honour of her moms. She hopes to raise awareness and funds to support people living with PF.
Orianna aims to raise $5000 throughout the month of September.
Support the Fish Smith Family and CPFF
Simply click the DONATE button on The Fish Smith Family Run page to pledge your support.

Pledge John Dennis - I Ride for You and Me
2022-09-01 00:00 - 2022-09-30 23:59
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John Dennis is a Man on a Mission
John Dennis, who turns 78 in October 2022, received a single lung transplant at age 76 thanks to his perseverance after being turned down twice.
In June 2022, John rode across PEI’s The Island Trail in order to raise awareness, hope and funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis through his “I Ride For You & Me”.
Support John’s I Ride for You and Me Campaign
Donate to help John establish a research fund in memory of his younger brother, Brian Dennis, who had PF, and Barbara Ann Barr Haylock, who also had PF and was a fervent patient advocate.
Simply click the DONATE button on John’s campaign page to pledge your support.
