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Move For Neurogenesis 2023

FUNDRAISE | CREATE NEW BRAIN CELLS | MAKE NEW CONNECTIONS

In 2013, Brain Changes Founder, Dr. Matthew Galati sustained a life-threatening Traumatic Brain Injury. He used a lifestyle-change approach to heal his brain that against all odds allowed him to fully recover, complete his medical training, and become a physician. Through his recovery, he learned about aerobic exercise and its' ability to create new brain cells (neurogenesis), improve cognitive processing, and stimulate new learning. He began running 5km daily and never stopped!


"We move to increase vital neurohormones and create new brain cells through the process of neurogenesis" - Dr. Matthew Galati


Our exciting annual fundraising event, Move For Neurogenesis (MFN), is a weekly challenge which runs from June 4 – August 27 to promote the positive effects of exercise on the brain. This year, we expanded our “RUN” to a “MOVE” to make it more inclusive than ever. You'll also receive a Move Guide by email that will outline a structure and variety of exercises to get your heart-rate up on a weekly basis.
MFN is a global event and anyone, anywhere, can register. The goal is simple: complete your weekly challenge to qualify for prizes. If you're in the Toronto region, BCI led by Dr. Matthew Galati, will be hosting Sunday circuit workouts incorporating both aerobic exercise and high-intensity, plyometric interval training. Spaces are filling up fast — register now to
join the movement.


HOW IT WORKS:

  1. Register & Select A Goal for the Summer
  2. Find the Move Guide in your email (from Brain Changes)
  3. Before Day's End Every Sunday: Complete weekly exercise of your choice or follow the MOVE Guide provided.
  4. Track completion of your total weekly exercise tallies (# of workouts per week) & duration on Race Roster
  5. Share your progress on Instagram by tagging @brainchanges with the following hashtags to be entered to win additional prizes.

#MFN2023 #MoveForNeurogenesis #BrainChanges

Scroll to the bottom of this page to select a registration package & the associated Goal Challenge. Ensure you choose a registration package that reflects the goal you aim to achieve this Summer.

GOALS are as follows:

  • LEVEL 1 - 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total.
  • LEVEL 2 - 1 hour of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total.
  • LEVEL 3 - 1 hour and 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total.

SCHEDULED IN-PERSON MEETS:

Though this event is virtual, we encourage you to create Teams of Brain Changers who you can gather with to complete your weekly challenge.

Visit the "Scheduled In-Person Meets" tab in the Menu for locations & times.


OUR TEAM:
BCI is proud to announce the MFN2023 in collaboration with Brain Canada Foundation (BCF), and Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF). Net proceeds from all sponsorship, donations, and registrations will be directed through BCI and its collaborators to support research to improve the standard of care for Traumatic Brain Injury and other brain-related disorders.

In Collaboration with:

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Official Platinum Sponsor:

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This year, the MFN2023 has chapters across Canada driving this initiative:

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HOW TO REGISTER & DONATE:

Click 'Register' anywhere on this page, to sign up as an individual. There are different registration packages available to fit your needs. You also have the option to create or join a team!

Click 'Donate Now' anywhere on this page, to support non-pharmacological research for Brain Injury recovery. Net proceeds from all donations will be directed through BONF to support ground-breaking research.


ABOUT OUR COLLABORATORS:

Brain Canada Foundation

https://braincanada.ca/

Brain Canada is a national non-profit organization that enables and supports excellent, innovative, paradigm-changing brain research in Canada. It plays a unique and invaluable role as the national convener of the brain research community. Brain Canada understands that better insight into how the brain works contributes to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of disorders of the brain, thereby improving the health outcomes and quality of life of all Canadians. To learn more, please visit braincanada.ca.

Branch Out Neurological Foundation

https://www.branchoutfoundation.com/

The Branch Out Neurological Foundation is a registered Canadian charity based in Calgary, Alberta, with researchers from across the country. Branch Out funds research that accelerates tech solutions and non-pharmaceutical approaches to neurological conditions, including MS, depression, brain aging, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and more. Through our grant program, we have funded over 100 top neuroscientists—launching the careers of leaders in the field—with research making a real impact treating and preventing neurological disorders.

About our Platinum Sponsor:

Multi-Gen Wealth Group

www.multigenwealth.ca

Multi-Gen Wealth Group offers virtual and physical financial planning services in and around the Greater Toronto Area. Our mission is to assist with the Protection, Accumulation, Effective Use & Eventual Transfer of our clients’ Multi- Generational Wealth, in the most tax efficient and responsible way possible. We prioritize continuing education and using a holistic planning process that considers all aspects of our clients' finances and goals. We want our clients to succeed; not only financially but also by achieving balance with healthy body and mind.

For that and many other reasons, we are proponents of all that Brain Changes is doing to support the community and feel aligned with the Move for Neurogenesis and its goal to promote a "Brain Healthy Lifestyle."


Event schedule

  • Sun, June 4, 2023 10:00 AM - Toronto: High Park Circuit Training - Meet at Main Entrance Off Bloor St W
  • Sun, June 4, 2023 10:00 AM - Timmins, ON: GILLIES LAKE CONSERVATION AREA
  • Sun, June 11, 2023 10:00 AM - Victoria, BC: ELK LAKE, HAMSTERLY BEACH - MAIN PARKING LOT OFF OF BROOKLEIGH RD (BC Time Zone)
  • Sun, June 11, 2023 11:30 AM - Toronto: High Park Circuit Training - Meet at Main Entrance Off Bloor St W. BRING YOUR KIDS EVENT
  • Sun, June 18, 2023 10:00 AM - Toronto: High Park Circuit Training - Meet at Main Entrance Off Bloor St W
  • Sun, June 18, 2023 10:00 AM - Victoria, BC: ELK LAKE, HAMSTERLY BEACH - MAIN PARKING LOT OFF OF BROOKLEIGH RD (BC Time Zone)
  • Sun, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - Timmins, ON: GILLIES LAKE CONSERVATION AREA
  • Sun, July 2, 2023 10:00 AM - Toronto: High Park Circuit Training - Meet at Main Entrance Off Bloor St W
  • Sun, July 9, 2023 10:00 AM - Timmins, ON: GILLIES LAKE CONSERVATION AREA
  • Sun, July 9, 2023 10:00 AM - Victoria, BC: ELK LAKE, HAMSTERLY BEACH - MAIN PARKING LOT OFF OF BROOKLEIGH RD (BC Time Zone)
  • Sun, July 16, 2023 9:30 AM - King City: Sherwood Farm Brain Bootcamp
  • Sun, July 23, 2023 10:00 AM - Timmins, ON: GILLIES LAKE CONSERVATION AREA
  • Sun, July 30, 2023 10:00 AM - Victoria, BC: ELK LAKE, HAMSTERLY BEACH - MAIN PARKING LOT OFF OF BROOKLEIGH RD (BC Time Zone)
  • Sun, July 30, 2023 10:00 AM - Toronto: High Park Circuit Training - Meet at Main Entrance Off Bloor St W
  • Sun, August 6, 2023 10:00 AM - Victoria, BC: ELK LAKE, HAMSTERLY BEACH - MAIN PARKING LOT OFF OF BROOKLEIGH RD (BC Time Zone)
  • Sun, August 13, 2023 10:00 AM - Victoria, BC: ELK LAKE, HAMSTERLY BEACH - MAIN PARKING LOT OFF OF BROOKLEIGH RD (BC Time Zone)
  • Sun, August 13, 2023 10:00 AM - Toronto: High Park Circuit Training - Meet at Main Entrance Off Bloor St W
  • Sun, August 13, 2023 10:00 AM - Timmins, ON: GILLIES LAKE CONSERVATION AREA
  • Sun, August 20, 2023 10:00 AM - Victoria, BC: ELK LAKE, HAMSTERLY BEACH - MAIN PARKING LOT OFF OF BROOKLEIGH RD (BC Time Zone)
  • Sun, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Victoria, BC: ELK LAKE, HAMSTERLY BEACH - MAIN PARKING LOT OFF OF BROOKLEIGH RD (BC Time Zone)
  • Sun, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Toronto: High Park FINAL Circuit Training - Meet at Main Entrance Off Bloor St W
  • Sun, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Timmins, ON: GILLIES LAKE CONSERVATION AREA

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

LEVEL 1 - Summer MOVE Registration Closed

GOAL: 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration Plus Processing Fee

  1. CA$30.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 2 - Summer MOVE Registration Closed

GOAL: 1 hour of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration Plus Processing Fee

  1. CA$30.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 3 - Summer MOVE Registration Closed

GOAL: 1 hour and 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration Plus Processing Fee

  1. CA$30.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 1 - Athletic Club Registration Package Closed

GOAL: 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration "Conquer The Mind / The Body Follows" T-shirt Plus Processing Fee and $8 shipping.

  1. CA$60.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 2 - Athletic Club Registration Package Closed

GOAL: 1 hour of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration "Conquer The Mind / The Body Follows" T-shirt Plus Processing Fee and $8 shipping.

  1. CA$60.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 3 - Athletic Club Registration Package Closed

GOAL: 1 hour and 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration "Conquer The Mind / The Body Follows" T-shirt Plus Processing Fee and $8 shipping.

  1. CA$60.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 1 - Women's Varsity Athletics Registration Package Closed

GOAL: 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration + BCI Fitness Tank (Women) + BCI Athletic Club Ball Cap + BCI Athletic Club Crew Neck Sweater + Plus Processing Fee and $8 Shipping

  1. CA$144.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 2 - Women's Varsity Athletics Registration Package Closed

GOAL: 1 hour of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration + BCI Fitness Tank (Women) + BCI Athletic Club Ball Cap + BCI Athletic Club Crew Neck Sweater + Plus Processing Fee and $8 Shipping

  1. CA$144.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 3 - Women's Varsity Athletics Registration Package Closed

GOAL: 1 hour and 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration + BCI Fitness Tank (Women) + BCI Athletic Club Ball Cap + BCI Athletic Club Crew Neck Sweater + Plus Processing Fee and $8 Shipping

  1. CA$144.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 1 - Unisex Varsity Athletics Registration Package Closed

GOAL: 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration + "Conquer The Mind / The Body Follows" T-shirt + BCI Athletic Club Ball Cap + BCI Athletic Club Crew Neck Sweater + Plus Processing Fee and $8 Shipping

  1. CA$144.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 2 - Unisex Varsity Athletics Registration Package Closed

GOAL: 1 hour of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration + "Conquer The Mind / The Body Follows" T-shirt + BCI Athletic Club Ball Cap + BCI Athletic Club Crew Neck Sweater + Plus Processing Fee and $8 Shipping

  1. CA$144.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

LEVEL 3 - Unisex Varsity Athletics Registration Package Closed

GOAL: 1 hour and 30 minutes of activity, 4 times a week for 12 weeks. 48 activities total. Includes: Summer MOVE Registration + "Conquer The Mind / The Body Follows" T-shirt + BCI Athletic Club Ball Cap + BCI Athletic Club Crew Neck Sweater + Plus Processing Fee and $8 Shipping

  1. CA$144.00
    Apr 24 - Aug 28

Move & Meditate at Sherwood Farm King City Ontario Closed

JULY 16 - KING CITY - SHERWOOD FARM (9:30AM to 1:30PM) *Morning Snacks and Tea *Bi-Lateral Drawing with Tiz from Stretching Canvas *Grounding *Zumba with Jen *Brain-Healthy Lunch prepared by Natasha Cannavo *Functional Nutrition Education with Elisa and Melissa *Breath-work and Meditation with Breathing In Nature

  1. CA$75.00

    Includes Tea, Breakfast Snacks, Zumba, Healthy Lunch, Meditation, Access to the Grounds

    Apr 24 - Aug 28

Top donors

No. Name Amount
1 Cool Estate.com CA$5,000.00
2 Fantastic Kitchens CA$5,000.00
3 Multi-Gen Wealth CA$5,000.00

Top teams

1

Dr Galati's BCI Athletic Club

Raised:

CA$637.69

2

BCI Victoria

Raised:

CA$530.60

3

Team Multi-Gen Wealth

Raised:

CA$500.00

Top fundraisers

1 View fundraiser page for Matthew

Matthew Galati

Raised: CA$637.69

2 View fundraiser page for Mariano

Mariano Ferrara

Raised: CA$500.00

3 View fundraiser page for Taylor

Taylor Snowden-Ri...

Raised: CA$475.00

Contact information

Event contact
Olivia Galati
Email
olivia@brainchanges.org
Phone
1-905-669-9556
Website
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