Special Events YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards
For more than 90 years the YMCA has been a leader in youth development in our community. We believe the youth of today are the key to a more prosperous future tomorrow. By investing in our youth, they will become healthy, caring adults contributing to a caring and civil society.
The Celebration of Youth, Awards of Distinction is one example of the Y’s commitment to invest in the young people of our community. The Awards honour individuals whose outstanding talents and achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community.
The YMCA and its sponsors are extremely proud of the opportunity to recognize these unique individuals in our community. The mission of the YMCA is to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. The Celebration of Youth is just one of the ways the Y works to make a difference in our community.
YMCA CHOK International Bridge Race-10K Run
About the Run
The CHOK-YMCA International Bridge Race in support of Strong Kids is the YMCA's largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds to provide YMCA opportunities for children, youth and families who otherwise could not afford the cost of participation.
The CHOK-YMCA Bridge Race is an international event that has runners starting in the United States, crossing the Bluewater Bridge and finishing in Canada, providing runners with the unique opportunity to enjoy both countries. Each year, hundreds of participants of all ages and from all walks of life unite to participate in the Run.
Fundraising & Rewards
The CHOK-YMCA International Bridge Race in support of Strong Kids is the YMCAs largest fundraising event and the money you raise does make a difference. In 2010, you helped raise more than $25,000 to help support children and youth in our community.
While there is no minimum fundraising amount to participate in the run, we encourage all participants to help by pledging and athlete or simply making a donation to the YMCA Annual Strong Kids Campaign.
2010 Sponsors
THE RUNNING ROOM CANADA INC has been a proud supporter of the CHOK-YMCA International Bridge Race since 2004. The ongoing promotion of the run through Running Room’s magazine, electronic communications and in-store activities across the country, has allowed the YMCA to increase our fundraising efforts and awareness in support of strong kids. The Running Room hosts special running clinics race participants, providing an opportunity for networking while training for their 10K run.
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