Even though the Postal Service is on strike, the Weekend must go on! Please bring any last minute donations with you on Saturday morning, and we will make sure that everything gets processed in time.




When you sign up for Delayed Self-Pledge service, we’ll extend the date to complete your fundraising until August 4, 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 August 4, 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, June 2. 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.

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 Carleton University on Raven's Road Field.

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 Ravens Field.

Parking: Daily parking is free and available in Parking Garage P9 on the Carleton campus both Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. All cars must be removed from the garage by Sunday evening or costs will apply; cars extending beyond pay period will be fined and possibly towed.

1-Day Walker Finish Line: The 1-Day Walker’s Finish Line is at Carleton University - Ravens Field. 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.

Closing Ceremonies: Begins as the final Walkers arrive (approximately 3:00pm) at Carleton University - Ravens Field. Be sure to tell your friends and family to arrive between 11:30am and 3:00pm on Sunday, June 6th, to cheer everyone in and make sure they don’t miss the excitement. You will be able to sit with your friends and family during Closing Ceremonies.

May 13, 2011 - Mailed donation forms sent to P.O. Box must be postmarked by this date.

May 13, 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.)

June 3, 2011- Online donations received on this date or before will be reflected in your fundraising account on Day One.

August 4, 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 Ravens Field Carleton University.

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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, June 2, 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 will begin as the final Walkers finish the route and will run for approximately 45 minutes. 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 7:30 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 transported directly to 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 Carleton University Ravens Field. 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 May 13, 2011 in order to be credited to your account by June 1. If you personally receive mailed donations after this date, bring them with you to Day One on June 4, 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, June 3. Any donation received online on or before June 3 will be recorded in your account by Day One. So, remember: drop mailed donations in the mailbox by May 13. Raise the $2,500 minimum by June 1, 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 June 3.

Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as Camp are being held at Carleton University on Raven's Road Field

Carleton University Dorms
Phone: 613-520-5609
Rate 1: Suite Special Rate (2 people max in a 2 bedroom suite): $129.25 per suite per night including taxes.
Rate 2: Private Suite Rate (1 person in one bedroom; 2nd bedroom empty): $98.17 per night including taxes.
Deadline Date:Reservations will be taken after May 1st and will be available until the dorm rooms are entirely full.
Maximize your Weekend experience by making all your travel arrangements NOW. Reserve your hotel room and check out our maps!
Space is limited so don't wait!

Parking is available on site at Carleton University.

Click here for a map
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Location:Carleton University on Raven's Road Field next to lot P3 and the Ice House (near University Drive & Raven Road)

Check-In Time: 5:00-6:00 PM

Meeting Time (Crew Captains):5:00-6:00 PM

Meeting Time:6:00-7:00 PM

All Crew Members must attend. Any Crew Member who has not completed the Online Check-in process must arrive prior to the All Crew Meeting to complete the process.

We welcome more Crew Members! Please have family and friends contact the Crew Coach at 613-722-7224 or email crewottawa@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/2011OttawaCrew for more information!

Volunteers are encouraged to join in this amazing time! Please have friends and family contact the Volunteer Coach at (613) 722-7224 or volunteerottawa@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/2011OttawaVolunteers for more information!