Hop a Block for Haiti

Last Updated on Friday, 26 February 2010 07:41 Monday, 15 February 2010 00:35

Incorporated into this year's Burlington's Chilli Half Marathon, the organizers are planning a 250 m "crutch run" in an attempt to obtain donations of crutches, canes, wheelchairs, walkers for Haiti. The event takes place March 7, 2010 at 1000 hrs in front of Burlington City Hall.

The runners of the 5 km "fun run" and the half marathon runners will leave the queue first with the "crutch runners" following. It's just around a block and, while not far, it will help to raise awareness for this important cause. The public is asked to bring down crutches or other walking aids to the event. They will be collected there and taken to the Feed the Children Warehouse in Guelph to be shipped down to Haiti. The organizers have asked that as many paramedics as possible be present so hopefully we will have a good turn out. Those participating in the "crutch run" will have their entrance fee covered by the organizers and will be supplied with T-shirts and bibs. E-mails have been sent out to the 4000 registered runners of this event! They are also looking for volunteers to work water stations and help with serving the chilli following the race.

The needs of the people in Haiti are just as great as they were a month ago so lets try and keep up the support!