Simply stunning Run for the Kids arrives June 25

By Bruce Corcoran bruce@chathamvoice.com

Organizers are busy putting the final plans in place for the inaugural Run for the Kids event.

The run takes place June 25 in Rondeau Provincial Park, and is a fundraiser for the Foundation of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent (CTCCK).

Erin Genge, community engagement co-ordinator for the foundation, said more than 170 runners from across southwestern Ontario have signed up to “walk, run or move.

centre and we value how they are giving back to us.” come out and have their kids take part in a Kiddie Run of 200 metres.”

Genge said the foundation hopes to raise $50,000 through the run. Run for the Kids will encourage participants to run/ walk/wheel and enjoy the beauty of nature while raising funds for the CTC Foundation.

Genge said it is very inclusive, with options for people of all ages.

“People can move their bodies in whatever way they can – walking, running, in a wheelchair, with strollers,” she said.

The 5K is also open to children as well.

But working up a good sweat is not the only element of the day. Genge said there will be more to see and do for families too.

FreeHelpCK held its sixth annual graduation/prom dress and suits giveaway this spring, and the group recently held a dress-up day. It entailed participants, including Anslie Breynaert, shown here, having their hair and makeup done by Industry Salon and Tanning and then they were photographed by Michael Carter Photography. More than 300 teens took advantage of the program.

“I’m really excited to see so many people come out,” she said. “It’s fun to see all the treatment centre families get involved. They value the

“It’s all about coming together and supporting the CTC. We’re looking to have people come out for the 5K event to walk or run, and we’re inviting families to

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“We’re going to have some family friendly vendors come out as well. We’ve got The Co. doing crafts for all the kiddos. Play Rangers and C-K Rec will have all their outdoor activity toys with them. Someone will be doing face painting,” she said. “There will be lots of activities for the kids.”

To sign up for the event, Genge urges people to search for Run for the Kids at raceroster.com.

Tournament for the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance scored an eagle recently bringing in more than $131,000.

The tournament took place June 9 at Maple City Country Club. With the support of 128 golfers and an unprecedented number of sponsors, this year’s tournament blew past last year’s record-setting total of $110,340 for the CKHA’s foundation. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will support the purchase of a new operating room surgical table with bariatric extensions for CKHA. Such tables are used daily for all surgical procedures within each of CKHA’s six OR suites.

This year’s tournament received support from more than 50 sponsors.