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Jun 26, 2024
Run For Home 2024 Success
We are thrilled to share the outstanding success of the Run For Home fundraising event held on Saturday, June 22. This year, the event raised approximately $42,000 for the Closer To Home campaign, which aims to help furnish and equip the new 96-bed long-term care home on the Deep River & District Health campus.
The event was a hit, with 325 enthusiastic participants running, walking, and moving to support this vital cause. DJ Will Fitton’s infectious energy set the perfect vibe, while Gerald Chaput and his band, Common Ground & Friends, kept spirits high with lively music. We owe a huge thanks to the Deep River Fire Department for stepping up to handle the BBQ duties, adding to the festive atmosphere. Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, including a bouncy castle, temporary tattoos, free treatments from VC Athletic Therapy and Ottawa Valley Sport and Spine, and a delightful Runner Zone breakfast table, courtesy of Cahoon's Pharmasave. MyFM was on site to interview participants and organizers.
The event was a true community effort, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and volunteered. Special recognition goes to our dedicated co-organizers, Colette Giroux and Amanda Haughton, whose hard work brought Run For Home 2024 to life.
A big congratulations to Maia, the winner of the pledge competition with nearly $2,500 raised from friends and family, who was awarded an Apple iPad generously donated by K&T Trucking.
We also want to express our sincere thanks to the amazing sponsors who made Run For Home 2024 possible:
- WCCT (Champion Sponsor)
- RE/MAX Pembroke Realty (T-Shirt)
- Canadian Tire in Deep River (BBQ)
- Ontario Power Generation (Medals)
- BMO Bank of Montreal (Music & DJ)
- Deep River Bowling Alley (Kid's Zone)
- K&T Trucking (Pledge Competition)
- Cahoon's Pharmasave (Runner Zone)
- NaviK9 (Supporter)
- EnviroBottles (Supporter)
- Mattress World Pembroke (Supporter)
- Pet Valu Deep River (Supporter)
- Rondeau Electric (Supporter)
- Long Shot's Sports Cafe (Supporter)
- Doran Sushi Buffet (Supporter)
- Jan's Valu Mart (Breakfast Items)
Thanks to everyone’s incredible support, the Closer To Home campaign is now 73% complete, with $1,827,500 raised! We look forward to seeing you all again next year for another fantastic event.