ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?
We can't wait to see you SUPPORT, DONATE, or PARTICIPATE in this incredible event on September 26th, 2026 in Mount Brydges!
Can't make it on September 26th? Donate to a team of your choice to ensure continued supports in your community! This event supports all VON sites across Middlesex & Elgin counties including: St. Thomas, Strathroy, Dorchester and London!
Please check out our event web page for more information on the event, sponsorships and other items of interest: https://von.ca/en/activity-challenge
Any Activity, Any Ability, Any Age, WE CHALLENGE YOU to get moving, get creative & have fun to raise funds for Community Health and Well-Being! Make every activity count to support your families, friends, colleagues, neighbours in our community that needs our services to help them to live their best lives possible, every day, regardless of their circumstances.
IN PERSON
ALl participants are welcome to join our community BBQ along with some fun activities, including VON's largest outdoor SMART® Exercise class, trail walk and scavenger hunt.
| DATE: | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | |
| LOCATION: | Lion's Park, Mt Brydges, ON | |
| KICK OFF TIME: | 10am |
VIRTUAL
Having a virtual component allows you to participate virtually your way in one day, one week, or all month, at your pace. Choose the activities you love whether it be running, walking the dog, swimming, canoeing, jumping on the trampoline, weight lifting, dancing, gardening, or taking SMART® Exercise classes just to list a few, however, your options are endless.
| DATE: | Sept 1-26, 2026 | |
| LOCATION: | Anywhere |
Track your activities by using a step tracking device or app. You can even track your activities manually; we have an easy-to use tracking form along with activity to km conversion chart found in our online Toolkit (COMING SOON).
REGISTRATION
We encourage everyone to register online beginning July 10, 2026.
Follow our simple how-to videos found in our Toolkit (COMING SOON).
Our Community Support Services are only partially government funded - and we rely on the generosity of our community to fund program subsidies, equipment, staff education and more.
Your support means so much to us and we are incredibly grateful!
It allows us to address the unique needs of our clients and to maintain our essential programs and services including: the Adult Day Program, Bereavement Services, Home at Last, Meals on Wheels, SMART® Exercise & Falls Prevention Program and Accessible Transportation Services, just to name a few.
You can fundraise in the way that makes sense to you!
Engage your creative resources and encourage your team to think BIG, there is no limit to creativity!
Our TOOLKIT (COMING SOON) has everything you need from pledge form to helpful ideas to get you on your way.
ALL PARTICIPANTS will receive a FREE VON Activity T-shirt as a token of our appreciation for taking part in this event! Sign up now!
Reasons why to #CheerForVON
If you’ve got a story, special memory or fantastic person you’re participating in the VON Activity Challenge for, share it! It will motivate people to support your efforts.
 @VictorianOrderofNursesME | #CheerforVON | |
- Be sure to upload your photos to your personal results page when you add your activities
- Share your stories and support on your social media
- Use the hashtag #CheerforVON
Send an email, or text message to all of the people you care about and ask them to join you. Pick up the phone, call your loved ones, and tell them how much the VON means to you.
We are all working together to better our community, to feel connected, to live every day to the fullest!
Download the VON Activity Challenge Toolkit today! It has everything you need to get your started - all at your fingertips. Including simple step by step instructions, how-to videos, pledge form, activity tracker and conversion, handy tips and tools to meet your fundraising goals.
COMING SOON
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
VON Activity Challenge
Largest VON SMART Exercise Class, trail walk / Scavenger hunt Any Ability, Any Activity, Any Age!
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Register for VON Activity ChallengeFreeJul 10 - Sep 26
Contact information
- Event contact
- VON Middlesex-Elgin Fund Development Team
- Phone
- 519-709-8332
- Website
- Visit website
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