On May 25th, many will embark on a profound personal journey. It is Ottawa Race Weekend in the Capital, which is an event important to people across the province. Tireless hours go into training, not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. This weekend is a way for participants to show off that hard work, dedication and give back to important charitable causes at the same time.
Run Ottawa is the National Capital Region’s premiere running organization and the organizers of Canada’s largest multi-day running event—the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. In 2013, a record 44,123 runners participated and this year marks the 40th year for the Marathon, which is expected to draw an even larger crowd.
In honour of this anniversary, the Board and staff of the Ottawa Sport Council are participating in race weekend and hoping to raise awareness and funds for community sport. The Ottawa Sport Council has partnered with True Sport and is committed to supporting projects that are aligned with the True Sport principles of good sport – together, we are united in the belief that good sport can make a great difference. Ottawa Sport Council Board and staff members are requesting donations for the Ottawa Sport Council- True Sport Fund, whose goal is to fund two NEW community sporting programs in economically challenged areas in the city of Ottawa, Ontario.
Through sport, many in the community come together in friendship, health and personal growth. According to the True Sport Report (2008), after family, Canadians reported that sport was the most powerful influence on overall youth development. It was also noted that one in three Canadian families cannot afford to enrol their children into organized sports and physical activities due to the financial burden. It is statistics like these that encourage the Ottawa Sport Council to take action and continue to work hard to enable a healthy, positive lifestyle.
We welcome you to become involved with this initiative and support our cause. All funds raised will go directly to develop NEW programs for Ottawa families, who otherwise cannot afford to participate in sport activities. Tax receipts will be provided for all donations.
If you wish to help, please go to https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/14956 . Under “Your Donation will Support” please choose the Ottawa True Sport Fund.