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Help Josh raise money

For participating in 2021 pride & remembrance run

My Story…

Okay, so full disclosure, I'm not really a runner (unless the subway's pulling in). However, I AM very passionate about my community, happy to join my wonderful colleagues as part of the University of Toronto Rainbow Runners, and excited to raise some money and take a very long, brisk walk in support the amazing work of the Pride and Remembrance Foundation.

Although I've financially supported this event for years, this is my first time participating - namely because it's not at some ungodly hour in the morning on the Saturday of Pride (yes, I know it's usually at 10 a.m., but we're normally partying 'til sunrise, okay kween?). Anyway, I'm looking forward to participating and thank you all for your generous contributions!

As always, every dollar counts. Although there's a $500 button at the top of this page (#aggressive), if you've got $5 and want to contribute, I'd be very grateful and it would put a smile on my face.

Oh yeah, and if y'all get me over $500, we can definitely discuss some stretch goals. Gotta keep this interesting, right?

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UPDATES

June 22 - $1,700 RAISED! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! <3 <3 <3

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June 20 - THE WALK!

A huge THANK YOU to the boys at The Point Resort who not only supported my walk and cheered for the human butterfly as he walked by, but also made cute promo cards and drove them around the park to let everyone know what was going on. You're all literally the best - THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! <3

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June 14 - DATE & LOCATION ANNOUNCED!

I plan on doing a couple of figure-eights around The Point Resort (roughly 3 km) on Sunday, June 20. SIX MORE DAYS! :D

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June 10 - STRETCH GOAL #2 ($1,000) UNLOCKED!

Butterfly wings - check! Butterfly antennae - check! Huge gratitude to everyone who's contributed so far - CHECK!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! <3

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June 6 - STRETCH GOAL #1 ($750) UNLOCKED!

THANK YOU FOLKS! All contributors' names will be thrown into a hat for the fabulous mystery prize pack draw after my walk. Add your name to the hat and help unlock Stretch Goal #2 ($1,000) - I'd best find myself a butterfly costume, eh? <3

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June 5 - STRETCH GOALS ANNOUNCED!

Stretch Goal #1 - $750

Everyone who contributes will be entered into a draw for a fabulous mystery prize pack valued at $75+. Ooooh... mystery...!

Stretch Goal #2 - $1,000

I'll do my walk as a human butterfly (with sensible footwear). Photos will be shared and meme creation will be encouraged.

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June 4 - INITIAL GOAL ($500) REACHED!

Okay, so I need obviously need to start setting loftier (life) goals and, more importantly, start coming up with creative stretch goals - which will be posted tomorrow. Thanks so much to everyone who's donated so far - you're all rock stars! <3

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June 3 - FUNDRAISING BEGINS!

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Donate to help Josh raise money for 2021 pride & remembrance run’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 14 Chris Garbutt $52.83
Jun 11 Cheryl Gibbs Go Josh go! I can't wait to see the pictures of the briskly walking human butterfly! :) $52.83
Jun 10 Anonymous Awesome Josh - will be cheering you on -- enjoy the long, brisk walk - love it! Meeling Undisclosed amount
Jun 10 Melinda Scott Yeah Josh! Looking forward to seeing the human butterfly!!! $52.83
Jun 10 Jessie Metcalfe Yay, Josh! Sensible footwear is always a good idea. $52.83
Jun 10 Bridgid McNulty I hope your running playlist is 100% Lizzo! $52.83
Jun 10 The Stickel Family Way to go Josh, and thanks for all your effort to raise these funds. Looking forward to seeing the human butterfly in action! $52.83
Jun 06 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Jun 04 Cokes Family We are proud to donate to this cause! ❤️ The Coles Family $52.83
Jun 04 Adam Undisclosed amount