2008 Kidsfest – Run for Change 5km and day of Fun Saturday, June 9, 2008
The countless smiles on the children’s faces said it all. What a great day! Hundreds of kids from right across Ontario gathered for the year end finale run – Run for Change 5km. Once a week for the entire school year volunteers of the Run and Read program take the kids out for a training run then return back to the school gym where books are handed out and literacy games are played, all in anticipation of the year end Run for Change 5km and day of fun. This year’s event was blessed with great weather and was attended by an amazing group of caring volunteers. At 9:15am, after the singing of Oh Canada by ex-Toronto Argonaut running back Clifford Ivory, the kids took to the race. As race director I would like to give a big heart felt THANK-YOU to all the volunteers and sponsors. Without their generous support this event could not have taken place. I can not say enough about the Kidsfest crew. Their guidance, their inspiration and their relentless commitment to tackle and eliminate poverty has provided inspiration to so many. To all the great sponsors who recognize this truly worthwhile cause to back – Scotioabank Group, Kiwanis Club, Brooks Canada, Licks, Schoolastic, Coke, Running Free, The Italian Bakery, Toronto Track and Field Center, York University Security, Metro Toronto Police – 31 and 53 Division, RCMP, JeansMarines, St. Johns Ambulance, Team Running Free – Thank-you.
For information or to contact Kidsfest Canada and/ or the Run and Read Program, log on to – www.kidsfestonline.com
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