UHN Foundation’s Rally for Rehab, presented by BMO, is a peer-to-peer fundraising event where individuals or teams raise money in support of research at UHN’s Toronto Rehab. A morning of family-friendly activities will culminate in an accessible walk in the Leaside community. Rally for Rehab has raised more than $2 million in support of Toronto Rehab since its inception in 2015.
WHEN:
Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon EDT
9 a.m. registration opens
10 a.m. opening ceremonies and warmup
10:30 a.m. walk or roll
11:30 a.m. return/conclusion
WHERE:
The outdoor track at Toronto Rehab – Rumsey Centre
347 Rumsey Road, East York ON M4G 2V6
Parking is available on site
WHO:
- More than 175 participants including Toronto Rehab patients and their families
- Kevin Rempel, Canadian Paralympic sledge hockey bronze medalist, and former Toronto Rehab patient
- World-leading rehabilitation specialists from UHN’s Toronto Rehab including Dr. Milos Popovic, Director of the KITE Research Institute
- Julie Quenneville, UHN Foundation’s new CEO
WHY:
As Canada’s largest hospital dedicated to adult rehabilitation, UHN’s Toronto Rehab is uniquely positioned to make a difference for those affected by disability. Injuries, illnesses or age-related health conditions can all limit functionality, disrupt daily routines and make it challenging to lead independent, active and engaged lives. Toronto Rehab helps patients overcome the challenges of their health conditions, regain strength, relearn vital skills and discover new ways to approach daily tasks in order to return to daily life. The KITE Research Institute is the research arm of Toronto Rehab, with 100 scientists dedicated to improving the lives of people living with the effects of disability, illness and aging.
More event details available at RallyForRehab.ca.
ABOUT UHN FOUNDATION:
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s top research hospital and home to one of the top five hospitals in the world. UHN Foundation raises funds for Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, Toronto Rehab and The Michener Institute of Education at UHN. Donor support is critical to pushing the status quo of health care to ensure the excellence in patient care that UHN is known for, as well as advancing innovative medical research and training the world’s best and brightest medical minds. UHNfoundation.ca
