The Canadian Cancer Society is hosting its fourth annual Colours of Hope 5K event on this Saturday at 10:00am.
It’s a non-competitive, fun event where participants can run or walk, skip or dance through the course while getting showered in safe, eco-friendly, dye at colour stations along the way. All ages are welcome to register and attend the event.
The run will start at Veteran’s Field and head out along the Kate Pace Way. Organizers are hoping to raise $35,000, with more than 300 people participating in the event.
Cancer survivor Linda Vander Schaaf is the community champion of the event this year. Vander Schaaf understands firsthand the importance of events of this type. Vander Schaaf says this event raises awareness, but it also raises important funds in the fight against cancer.
New to this year’s event is the partnering of Cops For Cancer head shave and charity BBQ. Upon completion of the run, participants and the general public can cheer on our men and women of law enforcement as they take a stand against cancer. M&M Meats will be on hand with their BBQ fare with proceeds going to Cops For Cancer.
