Sunday September 14, 2025

We are excited to invite you to CHHA Vancouver’s 15th Annual Walk2Hear! Everyone with a hearing loss, family, friends, health care professionals / educators / students, and members of the local community are invited.

Registration is at 1:00 pm, and the Walk (or Run) begins at 1:30 pm.

All abilities of walkers and runners are welcome. The walk/run takes place on a wide dirt path at Jericho Beach Park. Walkers will do 1 lap of the route (2.2km), and runners will do 2 laps (4.5km).

Walk2Hear is a wonderful opportunity to meet others in the hearing loss community, and to support accessibility, local connections, education, and advocacy.

Link to Register (individual or team) or Donate:
Funds raised go to support the work of the Vancouver Branch of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, and donations over $10 will receive a tax receipt.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-hard-of-hearing-association-vancouver-branch/p2p/2025-walk-2-hear/

Printable Poster – This is a great way to invite people at your school, workplace, or wherever you connect with others.

CHHA Vancouver Branch is a consumer-based, non-profit, self-help organization working with hard of hearing consumers and their support networks to decrease isolation and remove barriers to hearing loss by providing: supportive environments, education, resources, referrals, and advocacy. CHHA works cooperatively with professionals, service providers, government bodies, and provides information about hard of hearing issues and solutions.

Location: Jericho Beach Park
Meet at the grassy area by the Jericho East parking lot and Jericho pond.

Accessibility: CART captioning and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be present. There is an accessible washroom in the concession building. *Note that the event takes place on grassy areas / dirt paths.

Bring: Your own water bottle, walking/running shoes, and a spirit of fun!

Walk2Hear will take place rain or shine. Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.

Getting There:
Driving – Parking available at the Jericho East EasyPark paid lot, access off 4th Ave. or Point Grey Road. Some street parking in the area – check the street signage.
Cycling – Bike rack near the concession/washrooms building.
Transit – Type “Jericho East EasyPark” into Translink’s Trip Planner to find the best route from your location. The closest bus stop is a 5 minute walk away, at 4th Ave. and Wallace St. on the number 4 route. There are various other stops within a 10 minute walk.

Questions: Use our online form to contact us https://chhavancouver.ca/contact-us/

We look forward to seeing you there!

Rosalind Ho (President) and the CHHA Vancouver Board