Breastfeeding Benefits 2009 (formerly the Annual Walk for Breastfeeding)
2008 Annual Walk for Breastfeeding best photo, © LLLC St. John's, NL.
Every year from coast to coast dozens of La Leche League Canada Groups participate in our Breastfeeding Benefits events (formerly the Annual Walk for Breastfeeding). In addition to raising much needed funds for all areas of La Leche League Canada, this can be a wonderful occasion for those who support breastfeeding to gather and celebrate healthy babies, mothers and families.
If the La Leche League Group in your community is holding a Breastfeeding Benefits event in 2009, you'll be able to find all of the event details below. You can also contact a La Leche League Leader in your community for more information.
Photo © 2008 LLLC Brandon, MB.
| Date | Group | Location | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 23 | Lakeshore Daytime, Ontario | Comber Community Centre | Dawn (519) 789-3809 | Part of the Comber ON Community Yard Sale. BBQ, Bake Sale, Door Prizes and Interactive kids activity. Table rentals available. Community Centre is located at 7100 Community Centre St., Comber ON |
| Sunday, May 31 | Parksville/Qualicum, British Columbia | Qualicum Beach | Lesley (250) 390-5184 | Selling pizza, water and juice at the annual Qualicum Beach family day. |
| Saturday, June 6 | Coquitlam, British Columbia | Como Lake Park, Coquitlam | Amber (604) 944-7956 | A Walk at the park followed by a pot-luck lunch. |
| Sunday, June 14 | Thornhill, Ontario | Thornhill Park, Vaughan | Jill (905) 886-8272 | Join us for a walk around the ball diamond near the playground at 26 Old Yonge Street – It’s a tiny street just a couple of steps west of Yonge and Centre Streets in Thornhill, on the north side (across from the Petro Canada station). Walk will start promptly at 11 am followed by fun activities for the kids (always a highlight!!!) and yummy potluck lunch. Loot bags will be awarded to all children participating and prizes for those with the highest pledges/sponsors. |
| Tuesday, June 23 | Deep River, Ontario | Deep River | Nickie (613) 584-1113 | Walk in downtown Deep River. Picnic at park to follow |
| Saturday, July 25 | Hamilton Morning, Ontario | Victoria Park, Hamilton | Shannon (905) 525-4307 | From 9:30 to 12:30. Join our Walk and potluck. Splash pad and pool for a family swim afterward. |
| Friday, August 7 | London-Middlesex and St. Thomas-Elgin, Ontario | University Heights Park, London, ON | Email: benefits@LLLC-London.com (519) 697-4454 | A family fundraiser - including social and playtime, picnic and a Walk for Breastfeeding. Families can bring along their own picnic supper. We will also be selling pizza by the slice, RSVP by email if you would like to have pizza. Email the organizers to obtain a pledge form. Prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers. Contact us to obtain a detailed schedule of events and a map to the park. |
| Saturday, August 15 | Brockville, Ontario | Hardy Park Gazebo, Brockville | Julie (613) 925-0067 | Interested participants will receive a pledge form to collect funds for our Walk. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. A family-friendly walk around Hardy Park will be followed by a pot-luck picnic. There will be childrens games and activities, door prizes, and prizes for the top fundraiser. |
| Saturday, September 12 | Peace River, Alberta | Riverfront Park | Lesley (780) 624-1656 | Walk-a-thon and potluck. Join in with this family event--a beautiful short walk along the Peace River (on the walking path) and then a potluck lunch in the park. Local prizes for the top two fundraisers plus eligibility for the national prizes. |
| Wednesday, September 16 | Port Alberni, British Columbia | Kitsukis Dike | Tina (250) 724-7325 | Walk-a-thon. Walk to the dike and a picnic. |
| Saturday, September 19 | Guelph Wednesday, Ontario | Colonel John McCrae Legion | Molly (519) 837-4145 | Huge garage sale with used items, new items and local vendors. Also included are breastfeeding information, raffles and a bake sale. 10 am to 2 pm. |
| Saturday, October 3 | Toronto Chapter, Ontario | Rosedale Heights School of Arts | Karen (416) 226-3401 | Autumn Walk for Mother Support following the Toronto Public Health & Chinese/Vietnamese Breastfeeding Network Breastfeeding Challenge. Join us at 1 pm on the front lawn of Rosedale School of Arts (711 Bloor St E, across the street from Castle Frank subway station) for a short family-friendly walk. Prize draws and Mother Goose songs follow the walk. |
| Saturday, October 3 | Winchester & National Office, Ontario | Old Town Hall, Winchester ON | Sheila (613) 774-4900 | A TASTE OF CHOCOLATE! Join us for an afternoon of fun, draws, door prizes, silent auction, book sale + fabulous chocolate desserts. Help us celebrate the 35th ANNIVERSARY of LLLC WINCHESTER! |
| Saturday, October 3 | Brandon, Manitoba | Queen Elizabeth Park | Tammy (204) 726-4099 | A family fun event with face painting, games, raffles and a fee hamburger and drink for family participants who raise money for our walk. Please bring a potluck item to add to our walk and picnic. |
| Saturday, October 3 | Bedford/Sackville, Nova Scotia | IWK Health Centre at 5850/5980 University, Halifax | Shauna (902) 820-2293 | Meet at Newman Gardens in front of the hospital with rain location just inside the door from the Gardens at the IWK Gallery in area where the gift shop and restaurants are located. Group will participate in Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge with a walk-a-thon to follow the latch-on.Challenge events commence at 10:30 AM, with latch-on at 11:00 AM |
| Saturday, October 3 | Mississauga and Brampton, Ontario | Chinguacousy Park, Brampton | Karen (647) 220-0071 | From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Family-friendly Autumn walk in the Park with BYO lunch, petting zoo and playground for kids! |
| Saturday, October 3 | Newmarket, Ontario | Vaughn Mills Mal | Denise (905) 836-4342 | Walk following breastfeeding challenge. |
| Saturday, November 21 | Barrie and Barrie AM, Ontario | Ferris Lane Community Church | Tara Leigh (705) 735-9296 | Bring out the whole family for this fun event from 10 am to 1 pm. Activities for children and assorted snacks, juice, tea and coffee. Start your holiday shopping at our Silent Auction. There is something for everyone! Admission is $3 per person or $10 per family. This is a national fundraiser for LLLC to help support the volunteering we do with breastfeeding moms. Visit us at our facebook event LLLC Barrie Groups Breastfeeding Benefits - Family Fair and Silent Auction for updated Silent Auction items and activities. |