Oxfam Trailwalker 2010

Oxfam Trailwalker Canada will take place on the weekend of July 23rd to July 25th, 2010 on the Ganaraska Hiking Trail. The challenge is to complete 100km in 48 hours as a team of 4. Each team must start together, stick together and finish together. The event is not just physically demanding, but it is also a fundraising challenge.

Registered teams have committed to raise at least $2,500 each, and all proceeds go towards Oxfam Canada’s efforts in making a difference in the lives of women and girls, men and boys living in poverty.

Volunteer

Oxfam Trailwalker Canada is an event that brings people together from different communities. Volunteering is a fantastic way to meet people, bond with colleagues or friends, have fun, share in the excitement of Oxfam Canada’s biggest fundraising event and, most importantly, make a difference.

To volunteer at Oxfam Trailwalker Canada, please visit the Official Trailwalker Site!

History

Oxfam Trailwalker began in 1981 as a military exercise for the elite Queen's Gurkha Signals Regiment in Hong Kong, and has since grown into one of the world's leading sporting challenges.

In just over 20 years Oxfam Trailwalker has become a major international fundraising event held in countries all over the world.

In 2010 the event will take place in eleven countries: Australia , New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, Ireland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, and of course Canada.

Oxfam Trailwalker New Zealand 2009 (Photo: Oxfam NZ)

Since its inception, the event has raised more than $60 million internationally with thousands of people competing each year. The money raised goes directly to Oxfam’s critical humanitarian and development work around the globe.

Oxfam Trailwalker truly is a global hike that changes the world! Join us today!