Fitness Swellness: I’m running the Sporting Life 10k Calgary in support of Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada

May 23, 2019

Sometimes when I’m feeling sorry for myself (because we all get in those moods every once in awhile, don’t we? Pity party of one…), I actually often remind myself of the incredibly brave kids whose stories I’ve heard through Starlight Children’s Foundation.

So many surgeries and treatments and medications they endure, at such a young age, and with such positivity and brave outlooks, it’s truly humbling and inspiring. I’ve read their stories, and have attended the Starlight gala dinner in the past (and helped volunteer with set up for this year’s gala) and I know I am always moved by how they’ve gone through so much and yet are filled with hope, smiles and gratitude. We could all learn so much from these kids, and I love the work that Starlight Children’s Foundation does to bring some fun and escape to their lives.

And this is why I’m proud to work with Starlight in support of their first ever partnership with the Sporting Life 10k Calgary and help bring awareness and raise funds for the cause. How can you help? There are so many ways:

1. Register for the Sporting Life 10k Calgary. It’s a net downhill race, so you could potentially PB! And it’s dubbed Calgary’s Fastest Road Race! It’d be great to see you out there on the course!
2. Support someone who is running the race. Come out to cheer and donate to their fundraising! I’m fundraising for the cause (if you’d like to sponsor me, you can do it right here with this link) and there are an estimated few thousand runners slated to run this race that you could also support, too!

Stay tuned as I train over the next month in preparation for this race, and I’d love to hear from you if you’re running it, too!

#partner

Photo: Jess Baumung

 

 

 

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Tags: 10k, destination race, race, run for a cause, running, Starlight Children's Foundation