Multiple Roles Available for The Princess Margaret Ride to Conquer Cancer in Toronto and the GTA

On June 7-8, 2025, join us for two remarkable days as we mark the 18th anniversary of The Princess Margaret Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Johnson & Johnson. The Ride is a transformative event dedicated to advancing life-changing cancer research at The Princess Margaret. Thousands of participants will take on the challenge of riding 200+KM from Toronto to Niagara, all with an undeniable spirit of camaraderie and community.

PMCF volunteers are passionate community driven by a shared vision: to create a world free from the fear of cancer. There are many different volunteer opportunities at the Ride including locations in Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara and along the route.

Ready to register and become a PMCF Volunteer? Head to https://pmcfvolunteer.rosterfy.com/ to register and explore various opportunities during the Ride weekend. Join as an individual or form a team- we’ll help you find the perfect fit. Join our community and play a crucial role in bringing this event to life.

Benefits of Volunteering:

– Connect with a wonderful community of like-minded volunteers.
– Contribute to fundraising efforts for The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, supporting life-saving cancer research and treatment.
– Volunteer assignments that engage with your skills, interests, and experience.
– Students working towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma can claim volunteer hours.
– You’ll receive a comfortable and stylish volunteer t-shirt to wear during your volunteer experience and keep as a reminder of your impact.
– Enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, and meals to keep you energized throughout your volunteering activities (dependent on shift length and time).
– Transportation throughout the event and tenting accommodations (McMaster University only) are provided free of charge to volunteers that opt in to these offerings.

Please note: completing the registration form does not automatically register you to volunteer for the Ride to Conquer Cancer or any other PMCF event. You will need to view current opportunities under “Events” in your portal once you have created an account.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at pmcfteam@conquercancerevents.com or 289-351-2515.

Together, let’s Carry The Fire to give cancer patients everywhere brighter tomorrows.

Please note that Event Volunteers must be a minimum of 13 years old at the time of the event for which they are volunteering. Minors aged 13 and 14 years old must be accompanied to their shift by a responsible adult who is a minimum of 18 years old.

South Markham Quick Action Grants

Interested in hosting an event or activity in South Markham? Apply for a $1,000 Quick Action Grant and we could help you in funding your idea! Note that grants will be available until all funds have been distributed so do not wait, and start something new for your neighbourhood today!

Quick Action Grants Info Session by South Markham Community Action Table

In November 2019, York Region Council approved a place-based approach to developing York Region’s Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and authorized a process to identify geographic areas of focus. United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) has partnered with York Region and South Markham Connects to support a place-based Community Action Table (CAT) in South-Central Markham to help deliver on the CSWB plan.

As part of this work, UWGT has provided South Markham Connects with a total of $27,000 for seven $1,000 Resident Initiatives and two $10,000 grant for an Agency Initiatives in round two to support local neighbourhoods to start new actions in parallel with the work and priorities of the Community Action Table.

Join us in one of our 3 Info Sessions to learn more about this grant and how to apply! Register today on this form: https://forms.gle/pZYpit3v4Pt3hCQZ9

– April 6th, 2022 | 12PM – 1PM (Online – Zoom)
– April 16th, 2022| 12PM – 1PM (In-Person – Location TBD)
– April 28th, 2022 | 6PM – 7PM (Online – Zoom)

Quick Action Grants Info Session by South Markham Connects

In November 2019, York Region Council approved a place-based approach to developing York Region’s Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and authorized a process to identify geographic areas of focus. United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) has partnered with York Region and South Markham Connects to support a place-based Community Action Table (CAT) in South-Central Markham to help deliver on the CSWB plan.

As part of this work, UWGT has provided South Markham Connects with a total of $15,000 for residents and agencies, $1,000 for each Resident Initiative and a $10,000 grant for an Agency Initiative in round one to support local neighbourhoods to start new actions in parallel with the work and priorities of the Community Action Table.

Join us in one of our 3 Info Sessions to learn more about this grant and how to apply!  Please submit your information on this form: https://forms.gle/vioRhKnC4ju6wB4K9 and a link will be provided.

– December 15th, 2021 |10AM – 12PM (Online – Zoom)
– December 20th, 2021 | 4PM – 6PM (Online – Zoom)
– January 17th, 2022 | 10AM – 12PM (Online & In-person)

Booklaunch – Kiss Innocence Goodbye

KISS INNOCENCE GOODBYE
by award winning Human Rights author Kass Ghayouri
Theme: Child Abuse
Genre: Social Injustice (fiction)
This novel is published to bring awareness to a sensitive issue of Child abuse. The antagonist is a family member. The protagonist is a child who is sexually, physically and verbally abused from the age of 2 to 12 years old. The denouement is the impact child abuse has on an adult, who experienced such turmoil. The setting is the danger within the home. The climax is when the child reaches awareness of such wrong doings. The tone and mood is one of gothic horror. The solution is exposing the perpetrator and the legal route of human rights.

Virtual Event:  For more info:  www.kassghayouri.com