Blair’s Run
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Blair’s run has been part of the Cabbagetown
Festival for 34 years. It is a short run, jog or walk around the neighbourhood
that raises funds for the Cabbagetown Youth Centre (CYC). The CYC was founded in 1972 as the Cabbagetown Boxing Club to provide
at- risk youth with positive examples through sport and recreation, while
encouraging ongoing education. Over the past 40 years, the CYC has expanded to
meet the growing needs of the community to provide a range of recreational, social
and skill development programs for all age. CYC’s mandate is to provide barrier-free
access to programs otherwise not available to these children, youth and
families.
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Everyone
from 2 to 80+ can do the run. This year it is the opening event of the festival
so be sure to come out and cheer on the runners. Teams compete for fastest
runners trophy and most fundraising. The fundraising trophy was won in 2012 by
Wellesley St and in 2011 by Sword St. The Cabbagetown Boxing club has taken the
fastest team trophy for several years so get your teams out and give them a
serious challenge!!!!
If your street
does not have a team contact us to set one up. It is easy and a fun way to get
to know your neighbours. kmtully@sympatico.ca
Local
businesses support the run with great prizes, donations and a breakfast from
Daniel et Daniel. Check out the posters around the neighbourhood to see all the
wonderful sponsors.
Watch for notices from your team captain
or register race day at 8.30 at Carlton and Parliament. The entry fee is $20
and gets you breakfast and a T-shirt.
The race starts at 9.30 at the corner of
Parliament and Carlton. Awards begin at 10.20 on the TD Main Stage.
Come out to
run or cheer. See you there!!!
