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MANUALS

Your journey starts here. Your manuals cover everything from the moment you register to the final three days of Kidney March. 


Event Updates & Information

We are excited to bring you another life-changing adventure!

  • 2024 Cheering Stations for family, friends and supporters. 
  • Crew is FULL! We are still seeking a few more to join us specifically on Medical Crew but all other Crew positions are now full for 2024!

Important 2024 Dates:

– Kidney March EXPO – April  14, 2024 
– Kidney March Store will be closed one week prior to the march on August 30, 2024. 
Day Zero & Check-in/Safety Sessions – Thursday, September 5, 2024
– Opening Ceremony & Day One – Friday, September 6, 2024
– Closing Ceremony & Day Three – Sunday, September 8, 2024

Two Ways You Can Earn Rewards! 

  1. Reach Your Fundraising goals and earn a $75 credit to the Kidney March Store with the:  2024 Fundraising Reward!
    For all registered Marchers and Crew who fundraise an additional $500 between April 14 and May 14, 2024, you will receive a $75 credit to use at our Kidney March Store in 2024!
    We know fundraising can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve got all the resources you’ll need to help you come up with fundraising ideas that are both effective and fun. Head over to our fundraising page to find all the tools and tips you’ll need to get started. Chat with our team and Heather Dean they have lots of great ideas! 

  2. Kidney March is Better Together. Help Build the Kidney March Family for our 15th Anniversary with the: 2024 ‘Bring a Friend’ Reward!
    Encourage a new, first time Kidney Marcher to register and march alongside you. Once they have raised their minimum of $2,200, you as the recruiter will earn yourself an AMAZING prize a new pair of shoes from Strides Running Store! Marchers must raise their $2,200 by Day Zero of Kidney March in order to qualify.

    Who are you are inviting to join you this year? Make sure you or your new recruit lets us know who referred them by emailing us at kidneymarch@kidney.ca. Once we confirm they’ve registered and reached their $2,200 fundraising goal, we will connect with you to claim your shoes! PLUS, your new recruit can recruit someone else and earn a pair of shoes themselves, growing your team!

Please note the following terms and conditions: Your new recruit must be a first-time participant registered for Kidney March 2024. They can have registered at any time during the 2024 event, but you must let us know you recruited them. They must raise their minimum fundraising goal of $2,200 by Day Zero.  
Credit Redemption: To claim your free pair of shoes, you must provide your specific redemption letter at Strides Running Store. The credit is valid for one pair of shoes only. The maximum credit amount per shoe is $150.00. If the chosen shoes are priced below $150.00, there is no store credit for the price difference. If you select a pair of shoes over the value of the credit – you will be responsible for paying the balance remaining.
Purchase Period: Shoes must be purchased during the 2024 Kidney March season. The redemption period ends on November 1, 2024.
Gift Option: You have the option to gift/transfer your shoe credit to another Kidney March participant or a direct family member. To arrange this, please contact us at Kidney March.


Information We Need From You

Marchers and Crew, please ensure you have completed the following forms before Kidney March.

  • 2024 Sleeping Arrangement Requests. Please submit your request by clicking this link: Submit Your Sleeping Request *NOTE: Arrangements are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please submit ASAP to get your request. If you have questions regarding your sleeping options, contact Megan at megan.leonard@kidney.ca

  • 2024 Crew Survey –To help us place you on your Crew we need you to take this quick survey to learn more about you and your special skills or limitations. Please complete this Survey by Friday, July 12, 2024 Take the Crew Survey Now

Sponsor & Supporter Discounts for Participants

  • Accommodation (Delta Calgary South Hotel ) – For your 2024 bookings use this link for the Kidney March Group Rate of $179 CAD per night. 
    Book Your Group Rate for the Kidney Foundation September 2024
    Start Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
    End Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
    Last Day to Book: Thursday, August 1, 2024
    We suggest booking a room at the Delta Calgary South Hotel (135 Southland Drive SE, Calgary) on (Day Zero), because we depart from the hotel at 6:30 am on (Day One). Visitors to Calgary may also want to stay the Sunday (Day Three) before returning home.
    Contact us if you have any questions or want further recommendations.

  • 2024 Shoes and Apparel – We are excited to welcome back supporter, Strides Running Store, offering discounted shoes and apparel.
    Strides have two Calgary locations, both are offering the following for all 2024 Marchers and Crew:
    15% discount off all regular priced footwear and apparel
    Valid from now until Sept. 30, 2024
    How it works: Shop in-store and share that you are part of Kidney March 2024
    Calgary locations: Fish Creek and Marda Loop, see location details on stridesrunning.com.
    Outside of Calgary? View products online at stridesrunning.com and contact Lauren Milburn at the store at 403.454.4354 to place an order and arrange shipping.

  • 2024 – Josip of National Spine & Wellness (complimentary biomechanical assessment) – Dr. Josip Batinić will be volunteering his time to help our Kidney Marchers prepare for a physically safe Kidney March! Dr. Josip is a chiropractor, and a director at Momentum Health National Spine & Wellness with a background in exercise physiology. He is very excited to help you with your training and the diagnosis and prevention of any potential injuries. Want to see Dr. Josip? Contact us and we will connect you with him.

 

     

Contact us with any questions or for support.