Over the weekend of September 21 and 22, veterans and civilians in 14 cities across Canada will once again walk shoulder-to-shoulder in the seventh annual Canadian Walk For Veterans to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those who serve our country and to express our gratitude for their service.

Net proceeds from the White Rock walk will go towards supporting veterans across Canada on their recovery journey, through the power of sport, arts and through their participation as members of TEAM Canada in the 2025 Invictus Games being held in Vancouver/Whistler. Learn more about TEAM Canada https://www.soldieron.ca/Team-Canada

The 2024 Canadian Walk For Veterans, which was founded right here in White Rock/South Surrey by Equitas Disabled Soldiers Funding Society, also marks the launch of a new era for the event as True Patriot Love Foundation becomes the national coordinator of the walk. True Patriot Love, Canada’s national military foundation provides funding to local and national mental health programs, recovery and rehabilitation services, and is funding competitors of TEAM Canada at the 2025 Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler. Learn more about True Patriot Love Foundation https://truepatriotlove.com/

This year’s Walk takes place on Sunday September 22 from 10am to 1pm at Memorial Park White Rock, 14970 Marine Drive, at the entrance of the White Rock Pier. Registration opens at 9am.

The walk will feature a lunch barbeque by the Star of the Sea Knights of Columbus, the music of Larrie Forbes and the Vancouver Naval Vets Band plus the Surrey Firefighters Pipes & Drum Band. Complete details and route map are available here: https://canadianwalkforveterans.com/white-rock/.

As well as White Rock, participating walk locations in 2024 include Abbotsford, Courtenay, Kamloops and White Rock, BC; Calgary and Cold Lake, AB; Prince Albert, SK; Huntsville, Kingston, Ottawa, ON; Philipsburg, QC; Amherst, Bridgewater and Halifax, NS. Those who cannot attend a walk in one of the 14 locations, but would still like to support Canadian Veterans and their families, can register for a Virtual Walk and participate where they want, when they want. In past years, Virtual Walkers have participated in over 150 cities across the country.

Everyone who registers will receive the 2024 Canadian Walk for Veterans challenge coin produced by Veteran-owned Sharkz Coins of Esquimalt, B.C.

Registration and contact details for each walk location and Virtual Walk registration, the donation and tax receipt portal, and information about how to start a walk in your own city or town can all be found at https://canadianwalkforveterans.com/white-rock.