A 99-year-old resident at Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew is taking part in a fundraiser called “Strides for Smiles”.
Starting on Monday (May 4th), with the help of his physiotherapist assistant, Harold Irving, will be walking around the property at Bonnechere Manor and members of the community are invited to follow his journey.
Strides for Smiles is accepting donations to support the Bonnechere Manor Foundation. Donations can be made online here or you can mail a cheque to the foundation anytime.
Irving says he was inspired by the many seniors around the world, like 100-year-old Colonel Tom Moore, who walked 100 lengths of his garden to raise funds for the National Health System in the United Kingdom.
Some different ways you can show your support is by sharing photos of you walking in honour of Strides for Smiles, a colourful sign you made for the occasion, or chalk art outside of your homes shared on social media with #StridesForSmilesBM.
For updates, photos and videos you can check out the Strides for Smiles – Bonnechere Manor event page. You can also follow the County of Renfrew Long-Term Care Homes on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
