The 13th Wellwood 1K/5K/10K Walk/Run for Colorectal Cancer Awareness will be held Sunday, October 16, 2011, at McMaster University.

MEDALS FOR ALL KIDS.  T-Shirts for first 70 1K  kid entrants.  Long-sleeved shirts for first 300 5K/10K entrants.

Late registration and kit pick-up is taking place on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Runner's Den in Westdale at 860 King Street West, Hamilton, (905) 523-7866.

PRE-REGISTER in person or by mail to: Wellwood Juravinski House, 501 Sanatorium Road, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 0C3

Make cheques payable to WELLWOOD • Please DO NOT send cash in the mail

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Please call 905-667-8870 if you have any questions!

The 12th Wellwood 1K/5K/10K Walk/Run for Colorectal Cancer Awareness will be held Sunday, October 17, 2010, at McMaster University.

The 5K and 10K races will be held at 10 a.m., following the Kids 1K, which starts at 9:30 a.m. All children will receive medals and the first 100 pre-registered kids will receive shirts. Shirts will also be given to the first 300 pre-registered 5K and 10K walkers and runners. Teams are encouraged.  Numerous pledge prizes are available, including prizes from the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Association, Vineland Estates and The Hamilton Bulldogs.

Registration and pledge forms are available online at www.wellwood.on.ca or flyers are available at any area Runner's Den location. 

Race registration and kit pick-up is taking place on Saturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Runner's Den in Westdale at 860 King Street West, Hamilton, (905) 523-7866.  Race day registration or pre-registration pick-up will be in the McMaster University Student Centre from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.

Wellwood is dedicated to helping people live well with cancer and offers supportive care programs to individuals diagnosed with cancer, their family, friends, caregivers and health care providers.   Funds raised go to support Wellwood’s wide range of services, all of which are free of charge to everyone affected by cancer. 

The campus route is especially beautiful in the autumn, the course is flat and fast, and this year's racekits are packed with goodies thanks to the generosity of local sponsors.

This year, we are also offering a new medal category for walkers.

So, collect some sponsorship pledges to raise money for Wellwood, lace up those runners, enjoy the exercise and energy around the event, and support a wonderful and worthwhile local cause!  For more details, please call (905) 667-8870 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Hamilton, ON -- Hundreds of people -- including founders, architects, home builders, community partners, neighbours, donors, staff, clients and volunteers -- were there on a glorious, sunny afternoon when Wellwood officially opened the doors of its new home on June 7, welcoming everyone to this long-awaited new second site for the local cancer support centre.

Wellwood Juravinski House, presented by Hamilton-Halton Home Builders' Association (HHHBA), is located at 501 Sanatorium Road (at the intersection of Chedmac, Rice and Sanatorium,) on the outskirts of the grounds of Chedoke Hospital.

The bright, beautiful and fully-accessible home, designed by McCallum Sather Architects, has been named for Margaret and Charles Juravinski, as an expression of appreciation for their contribution of an endowment fund that generates regular income to help Wellwood manage the increased operating costs associated with the new site.

Wellwood is a local charity dedicated to helping cancer patients, their families, caregivers and health care providers to "live well" with cancer.  The Centre offers about 25 different services, and there are almost 250 active trained volunteers involved in the design and delivery of programs.  All of Wellwood's services are free of charge to everyone.

Currently housed at Henderson Hospital, Wellwood will also maintain its Centre there to assist people who need immediate access to support, and would benefit from services that are provided closer to the Hospital and the adjacent Juravinski Cancer Centre.  The new community site, Juravinski House, will provide an escape from the clinical environment for those affected by cancer to deal with the long-term and life-altering emotional and physical impacts of a cancer journey.

For more information, visit www.wellwood.on.ca or call Wellwood at 905-667-8870.

The Student Social Action Committee of Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) will present "CABARET" -- a dinner and show in support of Wellwood -- on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at 7 p.m.

The event will feature a range of performances showcasing local talent, and will be held at Michelangelo's Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton.

Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for students.

Wellwood is dedicated to helping people live well with cancer and offers supportive care programs to individuals diagnosed with cancer, their family, friends, caregivers and health care providers.   Funds raised go to support Wellwood’s wide range of services, all of which are free of charge to everyone affected by cancer. 

The Social Action Committee at HSC has an annual mandate to provide volunteer service and to fundraise for a selected local charity.  This year, the students chose to support the furnishing of Wellwood's second home, which is opening this spring on the grounds of Chedoke on the west mountain.  Wellwood has created a gift registry at The Bay at Limeridge Mall, and the students will be shopping for many of the items on the wish list with the proceeds from the event.

For more information, to become a sponsor or to order tickets for the event, please contact Wellwood directly at 905-389-5884.