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GET READY – SET – WALK!

Join the celebration of restored mobility

15 Years of walking across Canada for bone and joint health

CHATHAM-KENT: On Saturday, May 27th, orthopaedic patients and their surgeons will walk together  to celebrate their mobility regained through orthopaedic surgery and 15 years of Hip Hip Hooray! 

Local orthopaedic surgeons, Dr. Turnbull and Dr. Stone along with nurses and physiotherapists, as well as families and friends will participate in the short walk that is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Dr. John Turnbull, orthopaedic surgeon, believes Hip Hip Hooray is an important force behind improvements in orthopaedic care.  “The future of orthopaedics and the well-being of many of our patients lies in research, and Hip Hip Hooray plays an important role,” says Dr. Turnbull. 

Dr. John Stone, orthopaedic surgeon agrees. “The walk in itself is a symbolic statement of restored mobility and freedom for patients – and patients are what we’re all about,” he shared.

Anyone may join in the event at the Active Lifestyle Centre by collecting sponsors beforehand and registering on-site.  Registration begins at 9:00 am and the walk begins at 11:00 am followed by refreshments and other activities.  For brochures, sponsor sheets, or more information on the Hip Hip Hooray walk, call (519) 436-2538.

The national Hip Hip Hooray walks are the signature fund-raising events of the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation.  The walks usually take place at the end of May in communities from Vancouver to Gander.  These family events consist of a short walk, refreshments and other activities.  Most importantly, Hip Hip Hooray is a celebration of orthopaedic patients’ return to mobility.  Hip Hip Hooray has raised approximately $18 million since its inception with proceeds supporting orthopaedic research, education and care.

Founded in 1965, the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation is a mid-sized registered Canadian charity powered by a professional staff and network of over 500 volunteers.  The Foundation is Canada’s only charitable organization dedicated solely to helping people maintain and restore their bone and joint – or orthopaedic – health.  The Foundation is dedicated to raising funds through public donations and allocating those funds to initiatives that will contribute to realizing its Mission: to achieve excellence in bone and joint health, mobility and function for all Canadians through the advancement of research, education, and care.

For more information contact:

Sharon Haycock, Development Officer
Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
(519) 436-2538 ext. 2209