Three separate fundraising walks raised money for pets, the young, and older people in need.

Four thousand competitive runners as well as families took part in the 18th annual Toronto challenge beginning at Metro Hall.

The walk raised money for seniors living at City of Toronto homes for the aged. It will help buy reading materials, day trips and other needed supplies.

Meanwhile hundreds of others are raised money for the Hospital for Sick Children at the 6th annual Walk for Miracles, which began at Coronation Park.

Four thousand walkers attended a walk in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which began at the CNE Bandshell Park.

Hundreds of people turned-out today for the Rescue Me Walk-a-Thon in support of canine rescue across Ontario.

Hundreds of people turned-out today for the Rescue Me Walk-a-Thon in support of canine rescue across Ontario.

CP24's Ann Rohmer hosted the event, which kicked-off this morning in the historic St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. Dogs of all shapes and sizes were on hand for the event which is part of Woofstock.