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Let's get in the holiday spirit together!
We've been so happy to see everyone in person again! So back by popular demand is our 4th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest! Please join us in person Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Decorating will begin at 7pm.
In honour of the ice bucket challenges 10 year anniversary, this year our theme will be ICE.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge completely changed the face of ALS research. It is through this research that we will be able to find a cure or effective treatment for this devastating disease. As you plan your decor for your gingerbread house, keep ICE and Ice Bucket Challenge in mind.
Please note!!!
Registration closes:
Sunday, December 1 at midnight.
RULES
There will be a Children's Contest (14 years old and younger) and an Adult Contest.
Each Children's Contest Team can include up to 1 adult and 3 children.
Each Adult Contest team can include up to 3 adults and 3 children.
You must include the theme of ICE in your design.
Decorate your house using whatever you please.
Everyone will be given one hour to complete their decorating.
Quick Details
When?
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
6:30 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Where?
Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians
1151 Denison Street, Units 7-9
Markham, ON L3R 3Y4
Your Judges
Meet your Judges, Dr. Janice Robertson, lead researcher at the ALS research lab at the University of Toronto and Dr. Paul McKeever, the current recipient of the Christopher Chiu Fellowship for ALS research!
Dr. Robertson with Cherrie Chiu at our 2022 Intentional Walk for ALS.
Dr. McKeever taking time to explore during a work conference on the cliffs in Marseille, France.
What is ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is the most common form of motor neuron disease. ALS is fatal; there is no cure and little treatment. Most people lose their battle with ALS within two to five years of diagnosis.
Research for ALS is important as we strive to find a cure or effective treatment. Funds raised by ALS Double Play supports the Christopher Chiu Fellowship for ALS research at the University of Toronto, Canada's largest and most internationally published ALS research lab.
A HUGE thank you to our friend Sean VanSpall of VanSpall's No Frills in Markham. Sean and his family have been long time supporters of
ALS Double Play. We thank them for their generosity!
Thank You for your support!
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, December 3.
Remember, this year's theme is ICE, as in the ALS ICE bucket challenge. You are welcome to bring anything you want to decorate your gingerbread house(s). So get creative!
Until then, stay safe.