Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia & District is in the final week of its inaugural Run or Walk to Ignite Potential!
The race allows participants to complete either a 5k run or 3k family walk of their choosing.
Then, race swag is being mailed to each runner, including a T-shirt and completion medal.
The event will be wrapping up February 28th and a Closing Ceremony will be held on March 1st at 7pm on the BBBSOD Facebook page.
“We are really excited that this event has provided a space for our participants to connect online during a time when many of us may be feeling isolated,” says Executive Director Miranda Chaffey. “We’ve been blown away by our participants fundraising efforts so far and are hopeful that we will reach our goal of $8000.” Prizes will be awarded to top runners, top walkers, and top fundraisers. Who will raise the most and take home the ultimate victory!?
“It’s not too late to sign up,” says Communications and Community Engagement Associate Melissa Panagakis. “We’re giving away free entry to frontline and essential workers with the code ESSENTIAL2021, we thought it would be a fun way to show our gratitude to these individuals.”
BBBSOD usually relies on four core fundraisers each year, Bowling, Curling, Golf and Hockey. Like so many charities, three out of four have had to be cancelled. This is the first virtual event of its kind that they have held since the start of the pandemic. If you’ve been cheering them on from the sidelines, consider donating towards the 2021 Run or Walk to Ignite Potential and help them reach their fundraising goal!
To register to be a participant or donate towards BBBSOD’s fundraising goal, please click here.
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