
August 7th, 2024
Join us for Walk-or-Wheel 2024, a fundraiser in support of EAFWR!
Believe in a community where everyone belongs?
Join us at WALK-OR-WHEEL 2024, a fundraiser in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region.
Learn More and Register as a Team or Participant

From September 21 – October 4, 2024, you are invited to participate in Walk-or-Wheel (WOW) 2024, an EAFWR event that will raise money and awareness to support the inclusion and belonging for people with disabilities and their families in Waterloo Region.
Join us for our in-person WOW Kickoff Event on Saturday September 21 from 3:00 – 4:30PM at Kingsdale Community Centre! Connect with old friends, make new ones and walk, run and wheel in support of inclusion and belonging! Featuring activities for all ages and abilities.
This event brings our incredible community together, those with a personal connection to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, and those who believe in the work that we do.
This year, we are challenging everyone to participate in WOW 2024! Regardless of your fitness or activity level, the format is flexible and sure to be a hit with everyone.
We are asking you to collect pledges/donations in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. As a registered participant or team member, you will receive a WOW Activities Passport which will include a number of different activities and challenges for you (and your team) to participate in. Choose how you participate, when you participate and how often.
So grab your family, Direct Support Provider, friends and neighbours or participate on your own – get involved and have some fun while knowing you’re making a difference!
Event Details
WOW 2024
September 21 – October 4, 2024
WOW Kickoff Event
Saturday September 21, 2024
3:00-4:30pm
Kingsdale Community Centre (72 Wilson Ave., Kitchener, ON N2G 1G5)
How To Register
- Online – Register online on our online PLEDGE website! Sign-up as an individual or join a team to participate. Set up your personalized fundraising page and then spread the word and start collecting pledges!
- Offline – Download a Registration Form & Official Pledge Form. Collect your pledges and submit the cash/cheques from Sept 21 – Oct 4, 2024 at the Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region office (91 Moore Avenue, Kitchener). All pledges MUST be dropped off by Oct 4, 2024.
Visit our Walk-or-Wheel page for event details and registration information!
Sponsorship and Donor Opportunities
Are you a business or individual looking to make a difference in the community?
Sponsorship and donor opportunities are now available for our 2024 Walk-or-Wheel (WOW) fundraiser from Sept. 21 – Oct. 4, and our in-person WOW Kickoff Event on Sept. 21!
Visit www.walkorwheelwr.ca for full details and contact Lisa at lisa.stanley@eafwr.on.ca for any questions.