Join us for the Markham Women’s 5K & Girls’ 1K on Sunday, May 9th, 2010. We are raising funds to support the Tanzania Girls School Residence Project through the Because I am a Girl campaign at Plan Canada.
We are offering a women’s-only 5K Run/Walk and a 1K Run/Walk for girls under 12, on a safe running track. The event will be hosted at Bill Crothers High School in Markham, Ontario.
All 5K participants receive a tech tank, great race kit, food and fun! All 1K girls receive a cute t-shirt with our running girl logo and a mini-medal! In addition, anyone who raises a minimum of $50 in pledges receives a cool headband that reads “I know I run like a girl, try to keep up!”
If you are unable to participate, but would still like to support our endeavour, please consider pledging us at our personal Plan Canada pledge page.
We are always looking for sponsors and volunteers so please get in touch if you are interested!
Please visit our website at www.markhamwomens5k.com for more info!
Thanks so much for your time!
Sara and Maddy
To learn more about Sara and Maddy’s project, check out their story here: I know I run like a Girl, Try to Keep Up!
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1 responses to “Sara and Maddy invite you to run with them for girls!”
Kate Jongbloed
March 31st, 2010 at 15:25
Check out Sara and Maddy on yorkregion.com: http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/657056–running-to-help-girls-in-africa
Great that the word is getting out about their initiative!
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