10th Annual Morning Canadian 8Km & 3Km Fun Runs

September 4, 2010

Thanks to all who joined us at the Morning Canadian 8 & 3Km Fun Run/Walk!

Carefor would like to extend a huge thank you to all the participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff that made the 10th Annual Morning Canadian 8 & 3Km Fun Run/Walk in Support of Carefor, such a great success! The Run/Walk would have not been possible if it was not for all the caring participants and sponsors, as well as event organizers, Somersault Promotions, and the Ottawa 67's dance team, who lit up the morning with their cheers.

Because of the hard work of those involved, Carefor was able to raise $5300 at this year's event. We will re-invest the funds into local communities, through a number of different initiatives, including:
Transportation to and from Adult Day Program for clients with dementia who are unable to use regular bus system.

Subsidies for clients who are unable to afford to pay the full fee for using a service when full program funding is not available
Purchasing equipment for eight nursing clinics which provide an alternative for clients in need of home care
Ongoing education and training for health care providers whom deliver Carefor services
Improving the energy efficiency of buildings which house nursing clinics, an Adult Day Program, and a retirement residence to reduce operating costs

A very heart-felt thank you goes out to Delphine Hasle, who raised an astonishing $985.00 in pledges for her 3K walk, making her the winner of the Carefor gift basket. Congratulations are also given to 50/50 draw winner Leeanne Charette, who took home over $250!

Walk or Run in Support of Carefor on September 4th @ 8 a.m. in Mooney's Bay (Ottawa)

Register today to participate in the 2010 Annual Morning Canadian 8km and 3km Fun Run/Walk. Click here to fill out the online registration form.

Click here to download your pledge form today!

If you are unable to participate in the Run/Walk, but would still like to contribute to Carefor, you can also click here to make a donation.

Best of luck to all our participants! Thank you for helping Carefor help others.

To download a copy of the flyer, click here. Feel free to post it at your community bulletin board, work place, or wherever permission is granted.

Terry Fox Athletic Facility, Ottawa (Mooney's Bay) @ 8:00 a.m.

The 10th Annual Morning Canadian 8KM & 3Km Fun Runs are a big part of The Canadian weekend. Both family-friendly races are held early in the day and in conjunction with the long distance Triathlon and Duathlon. This positioning allows recreational runners to join in the fun and chaos of The Canadian, with its 1300 participants. The beautiful and scenic course runs along the Rideau River on the recreational path, free of traffic.

Carefor Health & Community Services - official charity of The Canadian

Carefor Health & Community Services has been chosen by Somersault Promotions as the official charity of the 10th Annual Morning Canadian 8Km & 3Km Fun Runs.

Carefor is a not-for-profit, charitable health care organization that provides an extensive basket of home health care and community support services. Since 1897, our services have been tailored to meet local community needs. We help families stay together longer by enhancing independent living and by supporting caregivers.

Our motto is "When there's a need for care, we're there". Funds raised will support Carefor's charitable work in the community. Help us help others!

Charitable registration # 11928-4768 RR0001

How Participants Can Support Carefor

JOIN THE CAREFOR TEAM PLEDGE PROGRAM

The Carefor Team pledge program provides you with an opportunity to support Carefor's charitable work in the community. By participating in The Canadian Run/Walk and collecting pledges, you are helping us help others.
Register today to participate in The Canadian - September 4, 2010 at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility in Ottawa.
Select Carefor as your charity of choice on the registration form.
By selecting Carefor as your charity of choice and joining in the pledge program, a portion of your entry fee will automatically be directed to Carefor.
Identify your pledge goal on the registration form. If you collect $100 or more you are entitled to receive a Carefor Team t-shirt and other pledge prizes.
Sponsor yourself and ask your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to support your walk or run.
Download your pledge form here.
Drop off your pledge form and collected funds to a Carefor representative at the race kit pick up, or during the event.
All money raised through the pledge program will go directly to Carefor Health & Community Services. The funds support the delivery of home health care and community support services in Ottawa.
Pledge prizes will be available at the Carefor booth while quantities last.

DOWNLOAD YOUR PLEDGE FORM TODAY

DONATION

If the Carefor pledge program is not for you, as an event participant you still have the opportunity to support Carefor by choosing to make a donation when registering online.

Individual Fundraising Incentives:

Raise $100 in support of Carefor and you will receive our special edition Carefor t-shirt.

The top fundraisers (Individual & Team) will receive the "Grand Prize" (must raise a minimum of $500 to qualify).

How Your Business Can Support Carefor

Get your logo on Carefor's t-shirt to be seen by all in attendance (1500+ health conscious residents of Ottawa and the surrounding region - see demographics).
Be seen as a responsible corporate citizen, doing your part by supporting local community health care in Ottawa.
Onsite volunteer opportunities for your staff at an amazing family friendly event and worthwhile cause.
Reach a niche, health conscious audience by placing your marketing brochures/material in the giveaway bags being given to 1500+ participants.

You can help in a number of ways:

Add your logo to the Carefor team t-shirt;
Make a donation;
Sponsor / Pledge the Carefor team;
Register your own team to participate in either the 3Km or 8Km walk / run on September 4th, 2010 and collect pledges for Carefor;
In-kind sponsorship (help us with prizes for the folks who are fundraising).

LEARN MORE ABOUT BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HERE

Participant Demographics

Age Range: 12 to 75 years, majority 30-50 years
Average Family Income: $100,000+
Gender: 55% male and 45% female
Education: 80% have a university degree
Occupations: Primarily white collar professionals
Residence: Majority live within a 2-hour drive of Ottawa

Carefor Team T-shirt Sponsors

Carefor In-Kind Sponsors

Printing services and "Grand Prizes" at the Run/Walk event have all been kindly donated by local businesses. The prizes consist of restaurant gift certificates, fresh fruits, design consultation, family passes, and more!