Innovapost – Wish Power

Photos from the 2010 event!

Here are just some of the wonderful photos taken at the 2010 ‘Share the Power of a Wish’ Walk/Run. Click on any of the photos to load a slideshow that you can navigate through in full-screen mode.

A Heartfelt Message from our MP Race Steward, Kirsty Duncan

Dr. Kirsty Duncan, our Race Steward and Federal Member of Parliament, has been a long-time supporter of Make-A-Wish. In 2004, Kirsty ran 44 miles per day, from Sudbury to Toronto to raise awareness on behalf of Make-A-Wish. Kirsty shares with us what is behind her support of such an important cause. “When I was a [...]

Walkers and Runners Set Off From Ottawa City Hall to Grant 10 Wishes for Make-A-Wish Eastern Ontario

The Third Annual Innovapost ‘Share the Power of a Wish’ Walk/Run Gets Underway at 9:00am, May 8th, 2010, at Ottawa City Hall

Make-A-Wish® Eastern Ontario and Innovapost, a leading provider of IT solutions and services, are inviting families, walkers and runners to register for the third annual, Innovapost ‘Share the Power of a Wish’ Walk/Run. The event promises a day of fun for families, recreational and competitive runners. Proceeds will go to granting wishes to create hope and happiness for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Participants can choose to walk or run a 1km, 5km or 10km route along Ottawa’s Queen Elizabeth Drive. Ottawa City Hall will be the site of activities for children and families, including a children’s activity village, picnic lunch and musical guests: The RCMP Pipes & Drums of the National Capital Region (NCR); The Chixie Dicks; and Lovecircus.

“As a Member of Parliament, I strongly believe it is important to give back to the communities we work and live in,” said Dr. Kirsty Duncan, Member of Parliament for the riding of Etobicoke North, and this year’s Event Steward. “Many of us are guests in this great city. Here is an excellent opportunity for us to make a difference in the life of a local child facing a life-threatening medical condition.”

Getting Ready for Race Day

Recently, Innovapost invited a Make-A-Wish® family and Phil Marsh, Ottawa Area Manager for the Running Room Manager, to share some inspirational stories to Innovapost employees. While Phil shared his amazing experience running with injured soldier Jodi Mitic, Habib Saikali and his wife, France, talked about how their son’s Wish to skate with Mario Lemieux and [...]

ST-LAURENT ACADEMY – Elementary & Junior High

As the Principal of St-Laurent Academy Elementary and Junior High, I am constantly amazed at childrens’ spirit. Last year, my students were very inspired to help grant wishes after they had a personal meeting with one of the Make-A-Wish® kids, a truly wonderful experience. This year, I selected the Make-A-Wish® Eastern Ontario organization as one [...]