2024 Canadian Walk for Veterans

This year, 2024, The Canadian Walk for Veterans (One Veteran Society) merged with True Patriot Love Foundation to allow the walk and its impact on Veteran issues, awareness, and program to grow nationally.
WHO IS TRUE PATRIOT LOVE FOUNDATION?
• True Patriot Love Foundation is Canada’s foundation for the military community, working to support military members, Veterans, and their families at every stage of their journey
• True Patriot Love works closely with sector partners to support the evolving needs of servicemembers in Regular Force, on Reserve, and in transitioning to civilian life and as Veterans. This work centers around four key pillars:
a. Supporting stronger military families, as spouses, caregivers, children, and youth are called upon to make profound sacrifices along with their loved ones.
b. Prioritizing well-being, by investing in mental health and pain management programs amongst others;
c. Improving the rehabilitation and recovery journey through the power of sport, expeditions, and alternative therapies; and
d. Providing resources to organizations that foster connection with communities, whether it be through mentorship, volunteerism, or advocacy.
• True Patriot Love recognizes the invaluable contributions made by our service members and Veterans and is committed to ensuring that they receive the support they need as they transition to civilian life and beyond. With a focus on enhancing rehabilitation and recovery journeys, True Patriot Love harnesses the power of sport, expeditions, alternative therapies, and global initiatives like the Invictus Games – of which True Patriot Love is the main funder of Team Canada.
• True Patriot Love has granted $41 million for Veterans and their families, reaching more than 40,000 beneficiaries, and supported over 1,000 community-based programs across the country.Through this partnership, True Patriot Love and the Canadian Walk for Veterans will combine their resources and expertise to expand their reach and impact.
The Canadian Walk for Veterans has been hosted since 2018 by One Veteran Society and invites Canadians to walk “shoulder to shoulder” in recognition of our military and veterans.
WHAT IS THE CANADIAN WALK FOR VETERANS?
The primary goal is to provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn about the challenges of coping with life after service. Our secondary goal is our fundraising efforts through modest registration fees, donations and sponsorship. Proceeds of each year’s Walk go to organizations that are working hard to provide Veterans, active service members and military families with support, rehabilitation services and the tools they need to cope.
Canadian Walk for Veterans – Kamloops 2024 – September 22nd, 2024 – Mark your calendar.
This will be the fourth year Kamloops has hosted the Walk. This year the route will change with a start at our host and sponsor, the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch#052. The walk will begin with a pancake breakfast at 8:30 am, at no charge to participants. We will walk to the Cenotaph at Riverside Park and return to the Legion for refreshments.
Please Note: We encourage you to consider that if you cannot attend here in Kamloops, please register and do the walk virtually, wherever you are. You can register at:https://canadianwalkforveterans.com/kamloops/
All funds raised by the Kamloops Canadian Walk for Veterans will stay in Kamloops and local area to provide support for local Veterans programs.
Remember, veterans served for us and our freedom, and now we have a chance to serve and support them and their families through this walk.