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The Grand Parade: A Walk for Our Seniors
On Saturday,
September 19, 2026, The Grand Parade (TGP) once again brought people together in a spirit of community, compassion, and care. More than 100 walkers and volunteers joined in support of the residents at
Mauno Kaihla Koti Long-Term Care Home, speeding past the shared goal of $50,000. Together, we raised over
$57,700 to enhance resident comfort and engagement through the purchase of 63 Smart TVs and Bluetooth wireless headphones!!!
Life is Grand — thank you all for celebrating community, connection, and care.
TGP 2027 Will Return in A New Month:
Celebrate and walk with us on June 5, 2027!
What is The Grand Parade?
It's a charitable program of Blue Sea Foundation who's mission is to help charities across Canada fundraise for their causes. 2026 was our fifth year in a row participating in this national, family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps support local charities such as ours who provide essential care and service for aging Canadians.
TGP was previously an autumn event, taking place every third Saturday in September. New for 2027 and beyond, TGP will take place on June 5, 2027! Gather your teams this upcoming spring and hit the ground running when it's time to fundraise once again for the seniors who call OFRA their home.
The Grand Parade 2025 made it possible to purchase new dining room chairs for our Kotitalo Assisted Living Home, helping create a more welcoming and comfortable dining experience for residents. This meaningful addition supports both comfort and connection in one of the most shared spaces in the home.
Thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised, and came together last year to transform the dining room into a more comfortable, better-than-basic area for our loved ones and community seniors!
Needing Participant and/or Donor Support?
Contact Blue Sea Foundation at:
Direct Line: 519.603.2250 or Toll Free: 1.877.743.3413
Email: info@thegrandparade.org
For The Grand Parade FAQ's
We'd like to thank our AMAZING 2026 sponsors!
For everything you have done for us in the past, everything you still do and will continue to do, we just want you to know how thankful we are for you to be part of the OFRA Family.
Every member of our OFRA Family cares deeply about all of our residents and our mission to provide a home for seniors with resident-centered care while prioritizing quality of life.
Lead Sponsor
Rest Stop Sponsors
Route Sponsors
Community Sponsors
