LENDING A HAND

Roots makes its presence felt at SuperWalk 2006

This weekend, for the sixth consecutive year, Roots is a sponsor of the SuperWalk for Parkinson’s.

In support of the initiative, organized by the Toronto-based Parkinson Society Canada (PSC), Roots is donating seven leather bags as prizes in the event’s National Team Challenge draw. To be eligible, teams of 4-10 walk participants must collectively raise at least $1,000. Each member of the winning team, in addition to receiving their individual SuperWalk prizes for how much they raise, will receive one large leather Banff Bag, (retail value: $358).
Roots will also provide gift certificates of different amounts. Participants will receive a $10 gift certificate for every $100 s/he raises, and one $500 gift certificate will be rewarded to the top-earning student.

Registration for the SuperWalk in Toronto starts at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10 at Earl Bales Park at Bathurst and Sheppard. The SuperWalk itself, dedicated in Toronto to the memory of Jerry Friedman, who helped increase awareness and raise money to conquer the disease, kicks off an hour later.

Established in 1965, the PSC is a non-profit volunteer organization aiming to help find the cause and cure for the disease.

• For more information, or to skip registration lines and save time by pre-registering and pledging on-line, visit the official website at: www.superwalk.com