Is there a charity associated with this event?
Answer
Our official charitable partner for 2009 is the United Way of Oakville. By supporting the United Way of Oakville, you are helping people who need it most: individuals in crisis, struggling families, isolated seniors and people striving to get back on their feet. To learn more about the United Way's efforts in our community please click on the UWO logo. You will be amazed at all of the agencies they support!Opportunities to DONATE and/or FUNDRAISE include:
- An option for all participants to make a donation at time of registration
- An option for participants to sign-up to obtain pledges through individual fundraising
- An Oakville high-school fundraising challenge spearheaded by Appleby College (more details to follow)
CLICK HERE to DONATE directly to the United Way of Oakville.
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the Mercedes-Benz 10k. At point of registration, you can make a donation to the United Way of Oakville; or, sign-up to raise pledges (individually or though the high-school challenge).
PLEASE DONATE NOW! Even a few dollars will make a difference.
We our proud to support ReFresh Foods - surplus/unused food will be donated to ReFresh Foods post-event. ReFresh Foods is a food logistics redistribution program for Halton Region. They collect surplus perishable and non-perishable food products for redistribution to local food banks and social service agencies. ReFresh Foods is a Halton collaboration led by Food for Life Canada.
