There’s something about a Walkathon in support of a worthy cause which inspires Canadians; perhaps it’s the Terry Fox Legend.  The combination of outdoor exercise in good weather, fellowship with friends old and new, plus the feeling that one is doing something tangible for a worthwhile enterprise is a powerful incentive to join the crowd.

·      In 2002, 25 walkers from churches such as Agincourt, Blythwood, Dufferin Street, Dovercourt, Olivet, St. Clair and Yorkminster Park “walked the walk” and completed the course.  Together, they had enlisted some 420 sponsors and raised approximately $6488 - a record.

·      In 2003, there were over 50 participants from churches and from the Oasis Dufferin Community Centre.  Approximately 400 sponsors contributed to the walk, which was about 8 km. long and lasted for about 2 hours.  The amount raised was $6,024.00.

·      In 2004, the Walkathon was held in conjunction with the first ever Great Stair Challenge for Youth.  Funds raised that day were in excess of $8,000.00.

·      In 2005, the route of the walkathon changed and seven laps around Queen’s Park made for an eventful day.  Over $5, 000.00 was collected.

In 2006, over $6,000 were raised. Congratulations walkers.

The Prayer Walk has become one of the bigger fund raising events at Oasis but it is much more than that.  It is a witness of God’s love and faithfulness to the community and to Oasis itself.  The funds raised are used to show that love to those who most need help.  When people come from other lands as refugees, many are in need of help of every kind.  Walkathon funds are used to help feed and clothe newcomers, as well as introduce them to the love of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.  Many have come to know and love Him because of Oasis.