5KM Friendship Walk
Sat., September 14, 2024
The Friendship Walk is a fun 5 km stroll through the city to benefit the non-profit DeSantos Foundation.
We leave on foot from our Main Street location and finish at our Broadview location. The walk taks a little more than an hour and all ages are welcome!
Everyone is welcome to register for all or any number of days. Participants do not have to be DeSantos students but be sure to register each walker.
Walk from Toronto to Niagara Falls
September 19 - 22, 2024
Walk for one or two days OR challenge yourself to all four!
This challenging walk is perfect for lone walkers, social groups and corporate teams.
Walking all four days is not for the faint-of-heart, but it is an incredibly unique and rewarding experience!
DAY 1: Toronto to Oakville (about 40 km)
DAY 2: Oakville to Grimbsy (about 40 km)
DAY 3: Grimbsy to St. Catharines (about 40 km)
DAY 4: St. Catharines to Niagara Falls (about 25 km – this is the easiest day)
Everyone is welcome to register for all or any number of days.
Participants do not have to be DeSantos students.
Come join us From the Tower to the falls!
Register to Walk
Anyone may register to walk for one day, all four days, or any combination of days. Participants do not have to be students of DeSantos Martial Arts—anyone may join, and we even encourage teams of walkers, so feel free to propose a challenge group with your friends or co-workers. The registration fee includes a t-shirt to commemorate your walk. Register in-person at either of our Toronto locations or on this page.
Corporate Sponsorship
We offer multiple levels of corporate sponsorship. Contact us at 416-699-5078 to find out how to participate.
Volunteer
There is much to organize along the walk: snacks and hydration, bathroom breaks, sponsors, and our drivers who support our walkers along the route. Call us or sign up online if you’d like to help out.
Cheer us on!
Follow the daily route maps and see photos and updates on our Facebook page. If we’re passing through your area, feel free to introduce yourself and give some encouragement to our walkers. Even join us for a drink at the hotel at the end of each day! Many walkers are joined by their family members and friends as we approach the Falls.
Donate
Funds raised benefit the non-profit DeSantos Foundation in partnership with ADHIKA via CanadaHelps. Tax receipts can be issued for amounts of $25 and over. Each walker is encouraged to raise a minimum amount and when registering online you can even choose the walker you wish to support with a convenient drop-down list. If you are not registering to walk but still wish to contribute, you may donate online.
The DeSantos Foundation
Community involvement has always been an integral part of our philosophy from the Principles of Black Belt and Student Pledge. We believe in contributing positive, empowering programs and vital resources to those living in our community both locally and globally.
The non-profit DeSantos Foundation is a way for DeSantos Martial Arts students and families to give back to our communities. This is a monetary fund that supports socially disadvantaged individuals and families within our communities, both locally and globally, by providing increased resources to help them reach their highest potential.