Walk a Mile Through the Years with the YWCA and Balloon Bar YQR - Maryam Draft

Written by: Jen Fong - Communications Coordinator

indigenous women wearing ribbon skirts underneath balloon arch

One of our nearest and dearest organizations to partner with is the YWCA in Regina, SK. Their annual Walk-A-Mile fundraiser is an outstanding event dedicated to raising awareness for domestic and gender-based violence. We are proud to have worked on this event (and many more) with the YWCA over the past few years, and see first-hand what a huge impact they have on our community. 

Walk a Mile 2024

This year was all about fringe! A custom BBYQR photo op station never fails to elevate any event, and this red fringe wall is no exception!

Five people pose in front of the balloon fringe wall
two people pose in front of the balloon fringe wall
a group of people wearing "finning" shirts hold signs and pose in front of the balloon fringe wall

The Colour Palette

  • Qualatex Golden Rod

  • Qualatex Red

  • Qualatex Black


The Vendors and Pros (SK)

Fundraising events are made possible by the amazing people and businesses that dedicate their time and energy to making magic happen!

The Products

  • Custom Fringe Wall with Balloon Garland (7ft x 7ft)
  • Add-ons: Logos and Messaging

The Venue

Walk a Mile 2023

A balloon arch is a necessity for any event with a start or finish line. Mixing sizes and colours of balloons throughout the arch creates a sense of fun and grandeur that stands out for miles!

A man hold a sign and walks through a balloon arch
A woman holds her baby. A balloon arch is in the distance.
a group of people pose under the balloon arch
police officers pose under a balloon arch
people pose under a balloon arch
people hold signs and pose under a balloon arch

Walk a Mile 2019

This was our first year preparing an install for Walk a Mile! Our community proved that we'll show up in rain on shine for a good cause! Shoes may have gotten damp, but smiles were unaffected.

Jen Fong

Jen Fong is BBYQR's Communications and Special Projects Coordinator. She holds a BA in Visual Art and a Certificate in Communications and Public Relations from the University of Regina. She's a big believer in community-focussed business practices, supporting local, and throwing excellent parties. 

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