North Bay Steps for Hope

The North Bay Steps for Hope Charity Run takes place on Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT at Lee Park on Memorial Drive in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. This family‑friendly event supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) in honour of survivors, those currently fighting blood cancers, and those we have lost. The run follows the scenic Kate Paceway, with 1 km and 5 km distances open to all ages and abilities. Proceeds fund life‑saving research, patient support, and breakthroughs that give families a fighting chance.

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM – Registration opens
• 10:00 AM – Event kick‑off (welcome remarks, special guests)
• 10:15 AM – Group warm‑up
• 10:30 AM – 5 km run/walk begins
• 10:40 AM – 1 km run/walk begins
• 11:30 AM – Post‑race gathering (refreshments, music, social time)
• 12:00 PM – Family BBQ begins
• 12:30 PM – Activities open (silent auction, colouring contest, balloon animals, 50/50 ticket sales)
• 1:30 PM – Final calls for silent auction bids and 50/50 sales
• 1:45 PM – Closing announcements (50/50 draw, silent auction winners, thank you remarks)
• 2:00 PM – Event wrap‑up

Family activities include games, face painting, a colouring contest, balloon animals, a silent auction with local prizes, a 50/50 fundraiser, and a community BBQ with delicious food. The course is flat and accessibility‑friendly, running along the Kate Paceway.

Ways to get involved:

• Register to participate in the run/walk and stay for the full day of activities
• Sponsor the event via donation during registration or directly through the LLSC Canada portal (tax receipts issued)
• Donate an item to the silent auction (gift cards, local experiences, goods, or services)
• Donate food, beverages, games, supplies, or volunteer time

For sponsorship inquiries, contact [email protected]. Learn more about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada at bloodcancers.ca (Charitable Business No. 10762 3654 RR0001). The event supports research and patient care for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers.