Giants Head Grind

Giants Head Grind ( details )

On behalf of Chris’s entire family and with great support from The Summerland Rotary Club, we are very excited to announce the inaugural Christopher Walker Memorial Race on Giant’s Head Grind in beautiful Summerland, British Columbia on Saturday, May 17, 2014.<br/> <br/> Chris had a journey with Cancer that touched our lives in ways we could never have expected, which ultimately ended his life. It was a terrible journey that so many in our community have sadly had to take with their own loved ones. We hope that this race and the spirit it will bring to the City of Summerland, will urge us all to move ever forward and continue to always climb that next peak.

Ellen's Grind for Chris ( details )

The Giants Head Grind - Christopher Walker Memorial race is our families way of honouring Chris and his battle with Colon Cancer and bringing attention and funding to this deadly disease. This has long been a disease that has targeted men and women over 50 but daily I seem to be confronted with stories of much younger people such as Chris being diagnosed with late stages of this disease and ultimately succumbing to it. I will do whatever small part I can to assist in the battle. "The powerful play goes on and we may contribute a verse...what will your verse be"

Grunt Heave Gosh I did it! ( details )

I have never signed up for anything like this before so I thought to myself, new race, new participator. A worthy goal to strive for and a reason to get out and get some exercise!

GO MICHELE! ( details )

This is a great cause. I love living life, by being healthy, physically active, outdoors.

Giants Head Grind - colon cancer fundraiser ( details )

In memory of my father, Keith Moore, my grandmother, Grace Bowman and my cousin, Rick Simpson.

Team Toddler ( details )

We are climbing the Giant in honour of our amazing cousin and friend, Chris, who lost his battle to colon cancer at an incredibly young age. We decided to create "Team Toddler" in honour of Chris' nickname that came out of being the youngest (by a long shot) at Rob's Stag in Seattle almost 10 years ago. Here's to Chris who may have been the youngest in age, but was the wisest among those many years his senior.

Graham's pledges ( details )

Making a Difference

Jeff's Tribute to Chris ( details )

This is such a great way to honour Chris

Giants Head Grind ( details )

'WANDERING SOLES TEAM' for CHRIS ! Families & Friends... http://www.2mev.com/giants-head-grind/pledge/136/

The Sunshine Family meets the Giants Head Grind ( details )

hello friends and family, As many of you know, last May my cousin Chris Walker died from Colon Cancer. He was just 29 years old and before his diagnosis was vibrant, fit and full of life. To honor him and to raise money for colon cancer research my aunt Ellen has created a yearly "race/hike" called the Giant Head Grind in Summerland BC. This is the first annual race/hike and it will be held May 17, 2014. I am going to be walking the hike with Bob and Ujia and we have set up a team called "The sunshine Family" in reference to the doll family my sister and I played with every summer in the Okanogan. We would love you to join us. We would love for you to join our team and the hike or to simply pledge your support. For those who don't know, Summerland is a beautiful resort town on the lake and there are great accommodations at the Summerland Resort which is where we will be staying. We will probably be there for 5 days.

Giants Head Grind - Help Support this great cause ( details )

As you know this cause is very dear to me not only directly but indirectly and all funds raised will go to the Summerland Rotary Club and will be donated to Colon Cancer research and diagnostic efforts and for ongoing upkeep and upgrade to the Giants Head Trail System*. Colon or colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of both male and female cancer-related deaths in Canada. In 2013, almost half of those diagnosed with colon cancer died. Surprisingly, colon cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. With early detection and treatment, over 90% of these cases could and should have resulted in a full recovery. Starting at the shores of Okanagan Lake at Peach Orchard Beach, participants will race ‘beach-to-peak’ to the top of Giant’s Head Mountain, covering 5 kilometers and gaining 500 meters in elevation.

Giant's Head Grind ( details )

I knew Chris when he was in highschool and would like to support this fundraising campaign for colon cancer research.

Walkers Grinders ( details )

To raise awareness for a cause that took a good friend and a great person.

F.F.F.F.(Fabulous Forties and Fifties Females) ( details )

For an awesome cause - there's always someone you know who's been affected by Cancer. I don't know Chris, but have met his parents and this is close to home, so why not take part!

Stephens Page for Chris ( details )

To support Colorectal Cancer on behalf of my brother Chris.

Always looking up ( details )

Tired of seeing good people, people of all ages, lose their fight with cancer. We need to end this and heres a chance to fight it together & have some fun in the process! Please donate to the Christopher Walker memorial race!

Christina's Crawl for Colon Cancer ( details )

The son of a long time friend of mine recently lost his life to Colon Cancer - before his 30th birthday! My extended family has also experienced loss from Colon related illness - this affects all ages! I have registered for the Giant's Head Grind on May 17, 2014 to honor each of them, and to raise awareness and funds for Colon Cancer research. Please consider supporting my "crawl up the hill" with a cash donation. Blessings to you all, Christina

Its a Grind ( details )

For my dear husband, Stewart, who was diagnosed last year with colon cancer. We have seen first hand the compassion, caring and dedication that our health care professionals and volunteers provide patients who are battling cancer. We honor them.

Sharon's Climb for cancer ( details )

To raise funds for colon cancer research http://www.2mev.com/giants-head-grind/pledge/178/

Giants Head Grind ( details )

Fund raising for Colon cancer.

Walkers Grinders ( details )

To raise awareness for a cause that took a great guy and a good friend.

The Tuscans Team -Les and Lins ( details )

In Memory of Christopher Walker.

Lets Kick Cancer in the Butt! ( details )

Losing family members at any age is hard, but losing them so young is heart breaking. There has to be a way to stop this!

Jen Sibley's pledge page ( details )

Chris Walker was a great friend, particularly to my husband Matt. He was the best man at our wedding. His battle with colon cancer which ended his life was the most tragic thing either of us have ever experienced. I'll be representing the Sibley family at this race in Chris' memory, and hope you'll support me by making a pledge! Thank you!

Ryan Neely's Pledge Page ( details )

Isn't it obvious? Cancer sucks...Lets race!

Deb's Grind ( details )

Christopher was the son of a dear friend and associate of mine and I want to participate in this event to honour his memory. As most of us, I have also lost a loved one to the BIG 'C' and I hope you will support me in this awesome event.

Deb's Grind ( details )

Christopher was the son of a dear friend and associate of mine and I want to participate in this event to honour his memory. As most of us, I have also lost a loved one to the BIG 'C' and I hope you will support me in this awesome event.

Lorraine Renyard ( details )

I am participating in a very worthwhile event on May long weekend to support Cancer. Please review this page (http://giantsheadgrind.ca/about/) and if you are so inspired, follow the link below to sponsor my walk. My friend Deb and I undertook a practice walk last Saturday some pretty cool spring weather and we will do it once a week leading up to the event. I pretty much crawled for a few days after.

Trish Breithaupt ( details )

Christopher was a fine outstanding young member of our extended family. I only hope that other parents do not have to travel this terrible journey of losing a child.

One step at a time ( details )

Live life making a difference each day in whatever you do.

Ken Mealey fundraiser in memory of Chris Matthews ( details )

Supporting Ellen Walker Matthews. In memory of Chris. Assisting in the quest for research and a cure for colon cancer.

Summerland Credit Union ( details )

To Support a great cause!!

Wendy Walker ( details )

In honour of a very special young man, Christopher, who will forever be in our hearts!

Cindy's Fund Raising Page ( details )

This is for my friend's nephew who passed away from Colon Cancer

Investors Group ( details )

This race is to support a great cause and is in memory of a great man.

Linda B ( details )

This challenge is for an important cause and the fact that it is in memory of Christopher Walker is very inspiring.

Frank Stewart ( details )

Chris Walker was a great young man and a very dear friend. Colon Cancer has caused our family stress and needs to be stopped by any means...

Kathi Penny ( details )

I believe that however we can help, can and will make a difference in the fight against cancer. Walking the Giants Head Grind seems a small way to honour the life of Chris Walker, a fellow who graduated with one of my daughters, whose was taken far to early from Cancer

In his memory ( details )

In memory of my husband who passed away from Colon Cancer seven years ago.

B-rad Krusky - otherwise known as the Wild Rose Pub Stumbler...Raising my Glass to Kicking Cancer's ASS ( details )

Because life is great...and we get to make choices on how to live it. Cancer takes that away, and for that Cancer SUCKS!! Chris and so many others fought the battle of their lives...least we can do is GRIND and fight too!!!

Participating for my cousin, Chris Walker ( details )

On Saturday, May 17, I will be running in honor of my cousin, Chris Walker. It is an unexpected moment in life when you hear that your 28 year old cousin has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. He was truly the last person I expected to ever meet this fate. Chris was born in Calgary and raised primarily in Summerland, BC. He was a high ranked Hockey goalie, even going away at 16 to dedicate himself to his favorite sport. When his desire to get a good education took over, he went to university at UBC, studying premed. Ironically, he studied cancer treatments and often had interesting discoveries to talk about. During this time, he ran 2 Ironman’s with my Dad in Penticton and ran numerous marathons. He left medicine and entered his real passion, law. He studied at UBC but did summer terms in Calgary at BDP as well as doing a school term in Copenhagen. He graduated in June 2010, passed the bar in June 2011, and was sadly diagnosed with colon cancer in June 2012. His valiant battle lasted 11 months when he passed away on May 23, 2013. The irony is that Chris has a history of colon cancer in his family and had asked several times for a colonoscopy. He was told, because of his health and his age, he was not at risk. What we have learned since is that colon cancer is not an ‘old person’s’ disease. In fact, there is 2 additional under 30 year olds within our small circle that also sadly passed away from this rare, or not so rare, disease. We have also learned that colonoscopies are not the only option. There are other, less invasive, and less expensive tests that can help in the detection. So I will be participating and climbing Giant Head Mountain on May 17, to not only honor Chris but to also raise money for Colon Cancer. Here are some interesting statistics on this disease and the hope for the future with awareness and proper testing. Colon or colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of both male and female cancer-related deaths in Canada. In 2013, almost half of those diagnosed with colon cancer died. Surprisingly, colon cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. With early detection and treatment, over 90% of these cases could and should have resulted in a full recovery.

Participating for my cousin, Chris Walker ( details )

Thank you for your generous support in memory of Chris and to raise awareness of Colon Cancer.

Cindy Anderson ( details )

Let's make this event a success and help the battle against colon cancer.

Giants Head Grind ( details )

To sponsor Cindy Anderson

Calgary Crawlers ( details )

The Calgary Lewises are hitting Summerland, B.C. on May Long Weekend to help raise some funds in honour of Chris Walker, to celebrate Chris's life, and, of course, to conquer the Giants Head Grind in style.

Team Somerton ( details )

Participating in the "Giant's Head Grind Race" to honour the life, memory and legacy of an extraordinary young man, Christopher Walker.

Denise's Pledge Page ( details )

To help beat cancer.

"Donate! Come On!" ( details )

Like most people, I've had friends and family who've been struck by cancer. Some have made it and some have not. The worst part is that doesn't make me any different than most people as so many lives have been affected in one way or the other. So we do what we can to change that. And what I can do is to help raise funds by hiking this weekend, and also help raise the spirits of the other racers as they laugh while they run right by me as I struggle mightily up the hill. I probably should have trained.

Buffalo Theory ( details )

In celebration of Walker.

From the Rices to the MacWalkers ( details )

We miss you so much Chris, what a spectacular event!

Grinding for a Cause ( details )

FOR Chris.... AGAINST colon cancer!

Team Myketyn ( details )

We are participating in this special event to honor all our loved ones who have battled cancer in one way or another - for the ones who have survived, as well as those who weren't so lucky. Regardless of where they are, we will be thinking of them as we participate on this day.

Walker's Grinder ( details )

LAST WEEK TO DONATE!! As you may know, I lost my closest childhood friend Chris Walker in the spring of 2013, at 29 losing a battle to colon cancer. Please help me raise money to support his memory. Funds raised will go to the Summerland Rotary Club benefiting Colon Cancer Diagnostics and Research and the continued upkeep and improvement of the trail system in Giants Head Park. Check out the website for more information: www.giantsheadgrind.com/

Patricia Horton ( details )

I had the pleasure of working with Chris and he was taken away from us way too early. Please help me raise funds so we can find a cure! Thanks, Patricia

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Graham Lyle ( details )

I am doing the Giants Head Grind to support a great cause and an even better guy. Please help by donating anything you can. The support is truly appreciated.

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