Please call the Weekend offices at 604.684.WALK (9255) if you have any questions.


Please be aware that there is construction on 16th at Dunbar, so please avoid 16th Ave between Crown and Dunbar. Also, Dunbar is completely shut between 41st and Marine Dr., and under construction between 16th Ave 41st. Plan ahead for your alternate route!



When you sign up for Delayed Self-Pledge service, we’ll extend the date to complete your fundraising until October 13, 2011. When you sign up for this service, we’ll immediately charge your credit card $2.00 which will be credited towards your own fundraising account. After October 13, we’ll check your fundraising total and if you’re still short of the minimum (we know you won’t be!) we’ll charge the balance to your card. You can do it! We know all you need is a little extra time.



Once you complete the process through Online Check-In, your tent assignment will be emailed to you on Thursday, August 11. Please watch for this email and be sure to write your tent assignment on your luggage tag and attach it to your gear bag. If you have not received your tent assignment, you can still drop your gear on Saturday morning, and then stop by the tent assignment table. If you have not identified your tent partner in the Online Check-In process, you both will need to be present to sign up for tent assignment line on Saturday morning

Gear assignment is designated by colour this year; so when you pick up your luggage at Camp all you have to do is look for that same colour! Please don’t forget to use your luggage tag and clearly identify your bags.

Print this list for your first day of The Weekend.

Opening Ceremonies, Camp, and Closing Ceremonies are all at Thunderbird Sports Fields.

Bring Your Photo ID: You’ll need it if you’ll be drinking alcohol at Camp on Saturday.

Last-Minute Donations: Bring any last-minute donations on Saturday. Each donation must have a completed donation form. Speed up the check-in process by bringing them properly filled in.

Opening Ceremonies: Opening Ceremonies begin promptly at 8:00am. If you have not completed your Online Check-In, you can check in onsite starting at 7:00am. Please arrive early and make sure you do not miss an inspirational start to your Weekend.

Gear Drop-Off: Drop off your gear as soon as you arrive on Saturday morning. Gear Drop-Off will be located at Thunderbird Sports Fields.

Parking: Park at Thunderbird Parkade, off of Thunderbird Blvd at Wesbrook Mall. This will cost $20 to park overnight all day Saturday and all day Sunday, or $10 per day for people just parking for one day. From the parking lot, you can access the opening ceremonies by crossing Thunderbird Boulevard and enter through the parking lot.

Download a map of the parking area here

1-Day Walker Finish Line: The 1-Day Walker’s Finish Line is at Thunderbird Sports Fields. Encourage your friends and family to come join you as you take the final steps of your amazing journey between 3:00pm - 7:00pm on Saturday.

Bring Your Own Shower Supplies 2-Day Walkers, please remember to bring any shampoo, toiletries, blow dryers, or amenities you might need for your shower. While our vendor has provided these items in the past, we will not be having them this year. There will STILL be showers, but you will have to provide your own toiletries if you require them.

Closing Ceremonies: Closing ceremonies begin promptly at 3:30 pm on Sunday at Thunderbird Sports Fields. Please remember to pace yourself so that you finish in time to join in the ceremony. Be sure to tell your friends and family to arrive between 11:30am and 3:30pm on Sunday, August 14th, to cheer everyone in and make sure they don’t miss the excitement.

July 22, 2011 - Mailed donation forms sent to P.O. Box must be postmarked by this date.

July 22, 2011 - Company matching gifts sent to the P.O. Box must be postmarked by this date. (Any matching gifts not received can be “guaranteed” by a delayed self-pledge with the participant’s credit card number.)

August 10, 2011- Online donations received on this date or before will be reflected in your fundraising account on Day One.

October 13, 2011 - Delayed self pledge will be processed on this date if you have not reached your fundraising minimum.

There will be set Cheering Stations along the route on both Saturday and Sunday where your friends and family members are encouraged to come out and cheer you on. Check back closer to event to download your Cheering Station Flyer.

Absolutely, you can have a few friends of family visit you at Camp. However, please remember that food and refreshments are not available for your guests, and that there is no onsite visitor parking.

Surface parking will be available at Closing Ceremonies for friends and family members. Parking is subject to availability and daily rates will apply. At Camp, due to space limitations and traffic control, we do not have visitor parking available. Friends and family will need to find street parking in the area.

Your family and friends can meet you at Thunderbird Sports Fields.

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Yes, we encourage you to take advantage of online check-in. Day Zero is going virtual and now watching the safety video, signing up for delayed self-pledge, and selecting your tentmate can all be completed in the comfort of your own home. Sleep in on Saturday, avoid the last minute lines.

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A Walker and Crew Member can share a tent. However, the tent will be in the Crew section, and the Walker should be aware they may be woken up earlier as many of our Crew are up and working before the Walkers wake up. If a Walker and Crew are planning to share a tent, they will both need to go through the Tent assignment process together.

The tents are 2-person, 7x7 ft, and will accommodate a double mattress easily. However, remember if you are sharing with someone you do not know, be considerate of their needs. As well, remember that there are no electrical outlets at Camp, so you will need either a manual pump or good lungs to blow up your mattress! Important: your gear weight limit is 30 lbs, so if your mattress is adding too much weight to your gear bag please leave it at home and bring a lighter foam mattress instead.

If you have not identified your tent partner in the Online Check-In process, you both will need to present to sign up for tent assignment line on Saturday morning. If you have completed the tent assignment process online, you will receive an email on Thursday, August 11, with your tent asssignment info. Login to your Participant Centre to get started.

If you don’t have someone to share a tent with, you will be assigned a tent partner of the same gender on Saturday morning.

The Gear Drop-Off will be packed up in the morning and go directly to Camp on Saturday and on Sunday, directly to Closing Ceremonies, so you will not be able to access any of the gear you dropped off. It is important to carry with you the necessities that you will need throughout the day, such as an extra pair of socks, sunscreen and your cell phone.

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Closing ceremonies begin promptly at 3:30 pm on Sunday and will run for approximately 45 minutes. Please remember to pace yourself so that you finish in time to join in the ceremony. We encourage your friends and family to come celebrate your accomplishment and cheer Walkers on as they return from their journey between 11:30am - 3:30pm.

Closing Ceremonies are a moving and emotional tribute to your triumph, and to the triumph of all those who were involved in The Weekend. We encourage you to stay, and to take a moment to reflect on the amazing feat that you’ve just successfully completed. However, if you are unable to stay for Closing Ceremonies, you may pick up your luggage as soon as it is offloaded from the gear pick-up and go home.

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We will walk rain or shine. In fact, the event will continue in all situations provided that it is safe to do so.

All participants should be at Opening Ceremonies no later than 7:15 am, to allow time to have breakfast, drop off your luggage and be ready for Opening Ceremonies.

On Sunday, Camp will open for Breakfast and showers at 6:30am. For those of you eager to get moving, the route will open at approximately 7:15am. For those of you who like to enjoy an extra cup of coffee before heading out on your way, Camp remains open until 8:00am.

We would suggest packing your extra shoes with all of your other gear which will be at Camp. This way, you will have a dry, fresh pair of shoes for the second day of the walk.

Your handbook is a great resource for what to pack and carry with you, and of course, your personal preferences are important. Remember, you should carry the same weight and size bag as you have used in your training.

Some important items to keep with you are:

• Water bottle and sports drink bottle
• Extra socks
• Cell phone
• Identification
• Camera
• SPF lip balm
• Sunscreen
• Anti-blister aids
• Money if you have a craving for a treat not provided!

The 1-Day Walkers’ finish line is at Thunderbird Sports Fields. Encourage your friends and family to come join you as you take your final steps of your journey between 3:00pm to 7:00pm. 1-Day Walkers are welcomed to celebrate their journey at Camp with their fellow Walkers.

Your Personal Page will remain active right through to the end of the year so that you can send out a thank you to all of those who have supported you in so many ways throughout your journey. Let them know that their support was the foundation for your great achievement.

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Mailed donations must be postmarked by July 22, 2011 in order to be credited to your account by August 10. If you personally receive mailed donations after this date, bring them with you to Day One on August 13, and we’ll add them to your account. Otherwise, we may not have a record of the donations until after the event.

You can continue receiving donations online until the Friday before Day One, August 13. Any donation received online on or before August 12 will be recorded in your account by Day One. So, remember: drop mailed donations in the mailbox by July 22. Raise the $2,000 minimum by August 10, so that you can complete your check-in online and avoid lines on Day One. Bring any paper donations you receive after that date to Day One, and keep fundraising online until August 12.

Opening Ceremonies, Camp, and Closing Ceremonies are all at Thunderbird Sports Fields.

Fill out our survey [link to survey] to reserve your shuttle to opening ceremonies at Thunderbird Sports Fields on Saturday morning. If you are staying at Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside Friday night, we strongly advise you to RSVP for a seat on the shuttle on Saturday morning. In order to ensure a spot on our shuttle, you must RSVP and fill out the survey below.
If you do not fill out the survey, we will not have a seat for you. So take five minutes and fill out your transportation survey, and ensure you have a stress-free Weekend.
Click here to complete your survey. .

Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
Phone:800-905-8582
Address: 1133 West Hastings Street
Vancouver
British Columbia V6E3T3
Website www.marriott.com
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Map: Click here for a map
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Main Parking Area: Thunderbird Parkade, off of Thunderbird Blvd at Wesbrook Mall.

This will cost $20 to park overnight all day Saturday and all day Sunday, or $10 per day for people just parking for one day.

From the parking lot, you can access the opening ceremonies by crossing Thunderbird Boulevard and enter through the parking lot. The Thunderbird Parkade lot holds 1600 cars and will hold all participant, crew and volunteer cars.

Drop-off Zone: The designated drop off zone will be in front of the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center off of Wesbrook Mall.

From the drop-off zone, you can walk to the opening ceremonies along Thunderbird Boulevard, then through the parking lot.
Download a map of the parking area here

Location: Wolfson Field-- 6066 Thunderbird Blvd

Date: Friday, August 12

Check-In Time: 5:00 pm

Meeting Time for Crew Captains: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

All Crew Meeting: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

All Crew Members must attend the All Crew Meeting. Any Crew Member who has not completed Online Check-In must arrive at 5:00pm to complete the process prior to the All Crew Meeting. Be sure to pick up your Weekend Crew packet at the meeting.

We welcome more Crew Members! Please have family and friends contact the Crew Coach at 604.684.WALK (9255) or email crewvancouver@endcancer.ca for more information. They can also come to the All Crew Meeting to receive an assignment to a team with positions available. Check out the Crew website at www.endcancer.ca/2011VancouverCrew for more information!

Volunteers are encouraged to join in this amazing time! Please have friends and family contact the Volunteer Coach at 604.684.WALK (9255) or volunteervancouver@endcancer.ca for information on available positions. If someone wants to volunteer at the last minute, please have them join us onsite and we will certainly welcome their help! Check out the Volunteer webpage at www.endcancer.ca/2011VancouverVolunteers for more information!