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. It happens on Sunday, May 25th, 2025.
For full details about the event, visit the Cystic Fibrosis Walk website.
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 takes place in 2025 on Sunday, May 25th. That’s the weekend after Victoria Day. Continue reading for more information about this year’s event.
Registration Details
There are two ways to participate in the 2025 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. Folks can register as individuals or as a team. If you register as a team, you need at least four other people to join you.
Folks 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.
To register, donate and for full details about the event, visit the Cystic Fibrosis Walk website.
In-Person Walks
There are five different in-person walks in British Columbia in 2025. The two in the Metro Vancouver region take place in Burnaby and Pitt Meadows on May 26th. There are 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.
To learn more about the event in Burnaby, click Vancouver Walk.
Pitt Meadows Walk
The walk in Pitt Meadows typically takes place at the Pitt River Regional Greenway at 11208 Harris Road. Registration should open around 10:00 am with the walk beginning at 10:30 am. Exact details are to be confirmed as of late April.
For the most up to date information, click Pitt Meadows Walk.
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 takes place on June 21st, 2025, which is the Saturday after the Father’s Day Weekend. For full details and to register for the event, visit gearup4cf.com.
Event Video
For an idea of what to expect at the next Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History, check out the video below. It features footage from the 2024 event at Burnaby Lake Park.
About Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis 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 health care. 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 cystic fibrosis. 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
For more information about the walk in general, visit the Cystic Fibrosis Walk website. To learn more about the two in-person walks in the Lower Mainland, click Vancouver Walk or Pitt Meadows Walk.
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