BAPS Charities hosted the 2026 Spirit of Service Walk-Run, uniting more than 50,000 participants across over 100 cities in Canada and the United States in support of local nonprofit organizations. The nationwide initiative highlighted the values of community service, volunteerism, and civic engagement in action.
On June 28, 2026, the BAPS Charities Walk-Run in Calgary, Alberta, brought together over 200 participants for a day dedicated to service, health, and community engagement. The event encouraged individuals and families to come together in support of two beneficiaries: the Calgary Police Youth Foundation and the William Osler Health System Foundation.
The Calgary Police Youth Foundation is a charitable organisation that works in collaboration with the Calgary Police Service and other community partners to keep children and youth safe from crime and victimisation.
The William Osler Health System is one of the largest community health care systems in the country, comprising three integrated hospitals: Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, and the Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness.
Undeterred by the heavy rain, participants of all ages took part in the walk/run, reflecting the community’s shared commitment to service, health, and giving back. The event also welcomed Chief Katie McLellan, Superintendent Clare Smart, Inspector Mark Ehrmantraut, and Constable Randy Randhawa of the Calgary Police Service, as well as Hanna Harshenin, Coordinator of Volunteers and Events at the Calgary Police Youth Foundation, who participated alongside volunteers and supporters to demonstrate their support for the charitable cause.
Through more than 1,200 walkathons organized over the past two decades, BAPS Charities has supported meaningful causes while fostering unity, compassion, and well-being in communities. The BAPS Charities Walk-Run continues to demonstrate how volunteerism and civic engagement can bring communities together and inspire future generations.
