Celebrating Our Inaugural Walk & Roll for Woodview
On October 1, 2025, families, friends, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners came together for the inaugural Walk & Roll for Woodview at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. It was a day filled with connection, laughter, and community spirit—all in support of children, youth, adults, and families accessing Woodview’s mental health, autism, and developmental services.
Together, we raised more than $37,000 to help strengthen programs and services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of individuals across our communities. While fundraising was an important part of the day, what stood out most was the incredible sense of belonging created when people came together for a common purpose.
Event Highlights
From the moment participants arrived, the fairgrounds were buzzing with energy. Families walked and rolled together through the accessible route before enjoying an afternoon of entertainment and activities for all ages.
Some of the day’s highlights included:
- Hundreds of participants supporting Woodview together
- Live performances by Amy Lin Trio and Camo Tangerine
- A Family Fair featuring games, inflatables, face painting, a petting zoo, food, and community vendors
- A welcoming environment where people of all ages and abilities could participate
- Dozens of dedicated volunteers who helped make the day a success
Whether someone came to walk, volunteer, cheer on a loved one, or simply enjoy the festivities, every person helped create an event that reflected the welcoming and inclusive spirit of Woodview.
By the Numbers
- More than $37,000 raised
- Approximately 350 participants
- More than 75 volunteers
- Dozens of sponsors, donors, and community partners
Every registration, donation, sponsorship, volunteer shift, and shared social media post helped make an impact.
Take a look back at some of the unforgettable moments from our inaugural Walk & Roll for Woodview by watching our 2025 recap video below.
Photo Highlights
From the walk route to the Family Fair, here are a few of our favourite moments from an unforgettable day of community, connection, and celebration.
Thank You
Walk & Roll for Woodview was made possible by an incredible community of participants, fundraisers, volunteers, donors, sponsors, community partners, entertainers, vendors, and staff.
To everyone who walked, rolled, volunteered, donated, shared our story, or cheered from the sidelines—thank you. Your support helped create a welcoming, inclusive event while raising funds to strengthen Woodview’s mental health, autism, and developmental services.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors and community partners, whose support helped bring our inaugural Walk & Roll for Woodview to life.
Looking Ahead
The excitement doesn’t stop here.
We’re thrilled to be building on the success of our inaugural event with Walk & Roll for Woodview 2026, taking place on Saturday, September 12 at T.B. Costain Community Centre in Brantford.
Choose a 1 km or 2 km route, then stay for the 5th Annual Family Fair with live music, a petting zoo, Youth Zone, games, treats, prizes, giveaways, and more.
New this year: Registration is free and includes an event bib and swag bag, while supplies last.
Sensory Hour: 9 to 10 a.m. Limited capacity; pre-registration required.
Family Fair: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Walk begins: 11 a.m.
We hope you’ll join us as we continue building a community with a free, family-friendly day of movement, connection, and fun in support of Woodview’s mental health, autism, and developmental services.
Register free at walkandroll.woodview.ca
Walk, roll, stroll, volunteer, fundraise, or cheer – everyone is welcome!