The Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History involves walks in Metro Vancouver. It raises money to help fight CF which is a life-threatening disease.
The walk is one of a couple of fundraising events benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Canada in the Lower Mainland. Another one is GearUp4CF which is a bike ride in June. Funds raised at both events help the charitable organization in its search for a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF).
The Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History helps Canadians with the CF disease. The event has virtual and in-person walks in both Burnaby and Pitt Meadows. The event happened on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, and features again on Sunday, May 31st, 2026.
Visit the Cystic Fibrosis Walk website for full details about this event.
Vancouver Fundraising Walks for Cystic Fibrosis
The Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History is an annual event for a great cause. The walk celebrates and supports Canadians living with cystic fibrosis. The event is very accessible and easy to join. It’s a fundraiser that helps fund important research and care for people with the disease.
The 21st annual Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History took place on Sunday, May 25th in 2025. That was the weekend after Victoria Day. Continue reading for more information about this past year’s event.
Registration Details
There are two ways to participate in the walk. People are able to join a local in-person walk or walk in a “virtual” format.
The in-person walks happen at set times at various locations. People can register as individuals or as a team. If you register as a team, you need at least four other people to join you.
People can also participate in a virtual format on the day of the event if they aren’t able to make it to any of the locations or if they prefer walking on their own time. The goal in all cases is to raise money in support of the cystic fibrosis community.
Visit the Cystic Fibrosis Walk website to register, donate and for full details about the event.
In-Person Walks
There were five different in-person walks in British Columbia this year. The two in the Metro Vancouver region took place in Burnaby and Pitt Meadows on May 26th. There were also walks in Campbell River, Cranbrook and Victoria.
Vancouver Walk
Despite its name, the Vancouver Walk doesn’t take place in the City of Vancouver. Instead, it’s held at Burnaby Lake Park, at Field #8, located at 3520 Sperling Avenue in Burnaby. This in-person event opens at 9:00 am and the walk begins at 10:30 am. There’s a barbeque celebration after the walk.
Click Vancouver Walk to learn more about the event in Burnaby.
Pitt Meadows Walk
The walk in Pitt Meadows typically takes place at the Pitt River Regional Greenway at 11208 Harris Road. Registration typically opens around 10:00 am with the walk beginning at 10:30 am.
Click Pitt Meadows Walk for the most up-to-date information.
GEARUP4CF BIKE RIDE
Another event related to the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History is the GearUp4CF Bike Ride. It too is a fundraising event benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the search for a cure for CF. Whereas the one event is a walk, the other involves a non-competitive cycling ride. GearUp4CF took place on June 21st, 2025, which was the Saturday after the Father’s Day weekend. Visit gearup4cf.com for full details and to register for the event next year.
Event Video
Check out the video below for an idea of what to expect at the next Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History. The video features footage from the 2024 event at Burnaby Lake Park.
About Cystic Fibrosis
CF is a rare and life-threatening disease. It’s a genetic disorder that produces a thick mucus in the body and causes serious problems. Cystic fibrosis can affect several organs including the lungs, kidneys and pancreas. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for the disease. However, treatments are available that prolong and improve the lives of patients.
Funds raised at the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History go towards research, access to drugs and overall improvements of cystic fibrosis healthcare. The non-profit organization behind the event is Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
Almost as many as three in every 10,000 children born in Canada have CF. Approximately 4% of Canadians have the gene that leads to cystic fibrosis. It’s a recessive gene, which means both parents need to have the same defective CF gene for their child to potentially develop the disease. If both parents are a carrier of the gene, the child has a 25% chance of developing CF and a 50% chance of becoming a carrier themselves.
Other Information
Visit the Cystic Fibrosis Walk website for more information about the walk in general. Click Vancouver Walk or Pitt Meadows Walk to learn more about the two in-person walks in the Lower Mainland.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- GearUp4CF Bike Ride
- Vancouver Marathons and Running Races
- Burnaby Lake Park
- Outdoor Recreation in Vancouver
- Lower Mainland Parks and Nature
- May Calendar of Events
