Hit The Road...Run for SickKids

Plegde to end Childhood Cancer

2006-08-29T12:20:00.000-07:00

Help me raise funds for the Childhood Cancer Research Centre (CCRC) at the Hospital for Sick Children through the SickKids Foundation - Liane Forrester Fund.

100% of donations raised go to the CCRC, which is dedicated to preventing, fighting and curing cancer in children.

Click Here to pledge to my fundraising efforts.

To register yourself with the Run for Liane team, and/or set up your own online program to start collecting pledges, go to www.RememberLiane.com.

For more information, visit www.RememberLiane.com or contact them at 416.282.5023 or Run@RememberLiane.com.

Run for Yourself, Run for Others

2006-08-08T12:11:00.000-07:00

Now the hot weather has broken it's a great time to sign up for the Run for SickKids.

Not only can you get yourself fitter and healthier but you can also raise funds that help the fantastic work done at SickKids Hospital.

As an added incentive, if you raise more then $500 in pledges your own run training is free. Collecting pledges is easier than you may think and the SickKids Foundation can give you the tools to make it easy and effective.

Classes start on Monday August 14th at 7pm at the Hospital for Sick Children so sign up today to make a difference to you own life and those of others.

On-Line Registration for Run for SickKids

2006-08-03T10:17:00.000-07:00

You may now sign up for the Run for SickKids team online.

You are required to pay a $75 registration fee when you sign on with the Run for SickKids Team. If you raise more than $500 in pledges, this registration fee will be waived.

Online sign up is now closed. Thankyou for your interest.

Run for SickKids - Program Details

2006-08-02T09:34:00.000-07:00

Run for SickKids

Mondays 7pm - 8pm

August 14th to October 9th, 2006

A 9 week program with the goal race of the Oasis Zoo Run 5K or 10K. The program will meet once a week for instruction and demonstrations followed by planned and monitored group runs.

This program is for beginner runners who have little or no experience through to seasoned runners who want to raise pledges for the SickKids Foundation. A minimum fundraising goal of $500 is encouraged. You are required to pay a $75 registration fee when you sign on with the Run for SickKids Team. If you raise more than $500 in pledges, this registration fee will be waived.

What you get:

-Training Schedule
-Training Manual
-Evaluation of your current fitness level
-Instruction on types of training, fitness, Strength and Conditioning from a certified Personal Trainer Specialist.
-Support of a group of people to run with
-Race and training support to get you through those tough runs
-Tips and tools to help your fundraising for SickKids
-Opportunity to set up your own online fundraising web page to solicit and collect pledges
-Refund of your $75 registration fee when you collect more than $500 in pledges

Cost:

$75 for this 9 week training series (refunded if you reach the $500 pledge goal)

Location:

Room 1250 Elm wing,
Hospital for Sick Children,
555 University Ave,
Toronto.

Contact:

To register for the Run for SickKids Team please contact Penny Kroll at penny.kroll@sickkidsfoundation.com or 416-813-7321.

For training details contact Tony Denford, PTS at Tony@hittheroadrunning.com or 647-882-9755

Welcome to the official Run for SickKids Site

2006-08-01T17:35:00.000-07:00

Interested in learning to run? Want to raise funds for SickKids? Then join the Run for SickKids Team and receive specialized running training and fundraising support. The program begins at The Hospital for Sick Children (Room 1250) on Monday August 14th from 7pm-8pm and runs for 9 weeks. For more information or to register please contact Penny Kroll at 416-813-7321 or penny.kroll@sickkidsfoundation.com.

What is the Run for SickKids Team?

The Run for SickKids Team is a training program to teach people how to run. It's also for people who are passionate about SickKids and want to raise money to support the hospital. A minimum fundraising goal of $500 is encouraged.

The team will receive professional training and coaching by a certified personal trainer through Hit the Road Running. The program will meet once a week for instruction and demonstrations followed by planned and monitored group runs.

What will I receive when I join the Run for SickKids Team?

Running Training Sessions:

- Weekly training sessions with a group of runners provided by Hit the Road Running

- Clinics on training techniques, injury prevention, nutrition and more

Fundraising Tools and Support:

- Tips and tools to help your fundraising for SickKids

- Opportunity to set up your own online fundraising web page to solicit and collect pledges

- Refund of your $75 registration fee when you collect more than $500 in pledges

Why raise funds for SickKids?

SickKids is a world leader in children's health research and care. We inspire our communities to invest in medical and scientific advances to help us improve the lives of children and their families in Toronto, Canada and around the world.

Without the help of our community we would not be able to provide the money necessary to remain one of the top children's hospitals in the world. We believe every child deserves to be healthy - and SickKids is the engine for making this happen.

How can I get involved?

To register for the Run for SickKids Team please contact Penny Kroll at penny.kroll@sickkidsfoundation.com or 416-813-7321.

A minimum fundraising goal of $500 is encouraged. You are required to pay a $75 registration fee when you sign on with the Run for SickKids Team. If you raise more than $500 in pledges, this registration fee will be waived.

The next Run for SickKids Team clinic begins on Monday, August 14th from 7pm - 8pm at The Hospital for Sick Children and runs for 9 weeks. The clinic will focus on training for the Oasis ZooRun 10km or 5km Run on Sunday, October 15th.