Take the Toronto Challenge and help Dixon Hall Seniors!

The Toronto Challenge takes place on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. It is hosted by Toronto Homes for the Aged and a vast array of community partners, all working together to support Toronto's seniors.

Become a Dixon Hall participant for this 5k run/walk or a 1k walk and the funds you raise will directly support our work with over 500 seniors - many of whom deal with major health problems, isolation and poverty. Circle the second Sunday in June on your calendar and help make Dixon Hall's Toronto Challenge a tremendous success.

For further information or to join our team, call or email Sam Mo, Dixon Hall's Seniors Department Director at 416-863-0499 ext. 265.

ABOUT THE RACE

WHAT: A 5K run, a 5K walk and a 1k walk

WHEN: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto

COST: The enrollment fee is $20.00 for adults (15-64) and $10 for children & seniors. Each participant receives a souvenir t-shirt. Note: Special help with the enrollment fee is available for seniors from Dixon Hall programs. Contact Sam Mo by phone 416-863-0499 ext 265 or by email for further information.

For general information about the event, the Toronto Challenge Hotline is 416-392-8911 or go to the Toronto Challenge Website,

REGISTRATION/PLEDGE FORMS
You can obtain a registration and pledge form from Dixon Hall by contacting Sam Mo by phone 416-863-0499 ext 265 or by email.

You can also download and print out the registration and pledge forms directly from the Toronto Challenge website. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. Click on the following link to download Acrobat Reader, a free and very useful program.

When you complete the form, mail it to:
Toronto Challenge
11th Floor, 55 John St.,
Toronto ON M5V 3C6

Be sure to put "Dixon Hall" in the Name of Organization line.

Finally, be sure to contact Sam Mo (see above) and let him know that you are part of the Dixon Hall team.

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FUNDRAISING PRIZES AND TIPS
The most important steps you can take as a Dixon Hall Toronto Challenge participant is to raise funds for the invaluable, life-affirming work of our Senior Citizens programs. With your help, we will raise thousands of dollars to help Dixon Hall seniors age fearlessly.

Each participant will receive a souvenir t-shirt - but there are other great prizes for successful fundraisers. You will receive the following items for reaching fundraising milestones:

To qualify for fundraising prizes, funds must be remitted no later than July 1, 2008.

Thank you for joining us in this cause!

To become a top fundraiser in the Toronto Challenge, we suggest the following steps:

Step 1 - Register - as a Toronto Challenge participant and put Dixon Hall in the 'Name of Organization' line.

Step 2 - Set a fundraising goal (aim high - you can reach it!) Check out the fundraising awards you can earn.

Step 3 - Devise a plan for asking your family, friends, and co-workers to join you in the challenge. Will you contact your list by phone, email, in person, or by mail? To keep track of the funds you are raising, you can use your official sponsor form. Or create your very own email message to contact everyone you know and increase your fundraising efforts - their support is just a click away!

Step 4 - Ask, ask, ask - your list of contacts will support your efforts to help our seniors - but first you have to ask and follow-up to those that haven't responded.

Remember, set a goal, devise a plan and "ask"!

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DIXON HALL SENIORS PROGRAMS
Dixon Hall provides programmes and services to hundreds of seniors, many of whom suffer from major health problems and limited financial resources. Our goal is to help seniors 'age fearlessly' and the following are some of ways we accomplish this:

• 24-hour emergency response for 1000 seniors and intensive personal care for over 100 clients is provided by our Supportive Housing Project
• Help with housekeeping and shopping is provided to shut-in seniors through our Home Help Program
• Companionship, telephone reassurance and escorting to appointments is provided by our Volunteer Program
• Healthy living through social-recreational activities is achieved through our Elderly Persons Centre

Your participation in the Toronto Challenge will raise critical funds for these programs.

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DONATE
If you are unable to be involved in the Toronto Challenge but wish to make a donation to Dixon Hall's Seniors programs, we recommend that you go to Canada Helps and choose Toronto Challenge from the list of Dixon Hall's seniors programs. Here is the link:

Alternatively, you can click on the following link to download a Donation Form and send it to us with your donation. As a registered Canadian charity (Charitable Number: 11888 6308 RR0001), Dixon Hall is able to provide you with an official tax-deductible receipt.

Your donation can be made by cheque, VISA or Mastercard. Cheques should be made out to Dixon Hall. Please mail your donation to:
          Sam Mo
          Director of Senior Citizens Department
          Dixon Hall
          58 Sumach Street
          Toronto ON M5A 3J7

Alternatively, a credit card donation can be made by telephone to 416-863-0499 ext.265. We recommend that you do not email credit card information to us.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the Donation Form. Click on the following link to download Acrobat Reader.

Many thanks!

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