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The Canadian Cancer Society will be hosting the third annual Colours of Hope 5K event on Saturday, September 12, 2015. This is a non-competitive, fun event where participants can run or walk, skip or dance through the course while getting showered in safe, eco-friendly, plant-based powdered dye at colour stations along the way. When it's over, the colour will wash away, but the smiles are there to stay. All ages are welcome to register and attend the event. Parental approval is required for youth under the age of 18. The run will start at Lee Park and head out along the Kate Pace Way. Organizers are hoping to raise $20,000 with more than 300 participants enjoying the event. West Ferris Secondary student and cancer survivor Kayla Leblond is this year’s honourary survivor. Leblond understands firsthand the importance of events of this type, "to my family and friends I am a hero, but the people who organize and participate in these types of events are my heroes. I am looking forward to getting colourful and celebrating all of the past, present and future heroes in the fight against cancer." Colours of Hope celebrates life and raises important funds to fight cancer. Register online today at: www.cancer.ca/coloursofhopenb or in person at the Canadian Cancer Society office at 147 McIntyre St West. For more information please call 705 472-9072 About the Canadian Cancer Society The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website www.cancer.ca or call our toll-free, bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333.
