The Canadian Cancer Society will be hosting the fifth annual Colours of Hope 5K event on Saturday at 10 a.m.
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.
The run will start at the Canadian Cancer Society office located at 176 Lakeshore Drive and head out along the Kate Pace Way. Organizers are hoping to raise $20,000 with more than 150 participants enjoying the event.
Cancer survivor Angela Johnston is the community champion of the event this year. Johnston understands firsthand the importance of events of this type.
"This event raises awareness but it also raises important funds in the fight against cancer. Research and clinical trials are making a progressive impact and saving lives."
The event will also feature a charity BBQ hosted by M&M Food Market that is open to the public immediately following the run.
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 176 Lakeshore Drive.
For more information call 705 472-9072.
