09/04/2025
Hello CHHA Vancouver friends and family! We’re really looking forward to this year’s Walk2Hear, happening in 10 days on Sunday, September 14th. Everyone who wants to support accessibility, local connection, education, and advocacy is welcome. It is a great opportunity to meet others in our community!
Walkers will enjoy a 2.2 km loop on wide trails and runners will do two laps for a total of 4.5 km.
Registration will take place from 1:00-1:30 pm. The walk/run will start at 1:30 pm after some very important stretches, of course!
Funds raised support the work of the Vancouver Branch of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, and donations over $10 will receive a tax receipt.
Link to Register (individual or team) or Donate:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-hard-of-hearing-association-vancouver-branch/p2p/2025-walk-2-hear/
Detailed registration / donation instructions can be found here if needed: https://chhavancouver.ca/events/walk2hear/
CHHA Vancouver Branch is a consumer-based, non-profit, self-help organization working with hard of hearing consumers and their support networks to decrease isolation and remove barriers to hearing loss by providing: supportive environments, education, resources, referrals, and advocacy. CHHA works cooperatively with professionals, service providers, government bodies, and provides information about hard of hearing issues and solutions.
Location: Jericho Beach Park - Meet at the grassy area by the Jericho East parking lot and Jericho pond.
Accessibility: CART captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be present. There is an accessible washroom in the concession building. *Note that the event takes place on grassy areas / dirt paths.
Bring: Your own water bottle, walking/running shoes, weather appropriate clothing (rain or shine) and a spirit of fun!
Getting There:
Driving – Parking available at the Jericho East EasyPark paid lot, access off 4th Ave. or Point Grey Road. Some street parking in the area – check the street signage.
Cycling – Bike rack near the concession/washrooms building.
Transit – Type “Jericho East EasyPark” into Translink’s Trip Planner to find the best route from your location. The closest bus stop is a 5 minute walk away, at 4th Ave. and Wallace St. on the number 4 route. There are various other stops within a 10 minute walk.
Questions: Visit https://chhavancouver.ca/events/walk2hear/ or contact the organizers at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!
