Red Deer PCN Women’s Fun Run Helps Feed Children in Need

Red Deer, AB. – On Saturday, May 12, 2018 more than 1,200 women of all ages will come together at the Red Deer PCN Women’s Fun Run to raise funds in support of The Mustard Seed’s School Lunch Program in Red Deer. All proceeds go to The Mustard Seed.

“The Mustard Seed cares deeply about women’s health; so it is a great partnership in an event that is so focused on healthy living for women of all ages, and about bringing people together in our community,“ says Byron Bradley, Director of Central Alberta for The Mustard Seed. “We were so thankful for the $20,653 that was raised in 2017.  Last Year, with the generosity of Red Deerians, we were able to serve over 54,000 lunches to children in Red Deer.”

The run has four different events with options for all ages and abilities, a Health, Wellness and Gift Expo with more 70 vendors, more than 100 prizes, and a variety of family fun and interactive actives. Activities include the Stantec Kidz Zone, the State & Main coffee lounge, The Mustard Seed concession, power wheel gator rides for the kids courtesy of Deermart, complimentary massages from Alberta Institute of Massage, games from Mastermind Toys, manicures, pedicures, dry cuts and hair fun from MC College and much more.

Over $10,000 in prizes

Garrett Scott and Kipp Scott GMC Cadillac Buick have donated a 4 month (8,000Km) lease on a brand new Cadillac ATS-V as the grand prize for fundraisers. The 10 participants who raise the most money will be entered into a draw to win. The grand prize includes $500 towards insurance expenses for the car from The Co-operators Insurance and a $500 gift certificate from Clowes Jewellers.

The Red Deer Catholic School districts and SUBWAY^® have joined forces for the SUBWAY® School Challenge, to encourage our school age girls to embrace fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The school with the highest percentage of participants wins a SUBWAY^® celebration party.

Many local businesses have also donated amazing draw prizes, swag bag stuffers and finishers’ prizes for our participants, including more than 100 age group awards totaling more than $4000, courtesy of One Tooth Active Wear.

“We are so thankful for the awareness that this amazing event brings to our work, and for the opportunity to engage and partner with so many supporting businesses and community groups. We are looking forward to the event on May 12, 2018 and hope to meet many new people from across Central Alberta,” says Byron Bradley.

In partnership with the Red Deer Primary Care Network, the Women’s Fun Run has had nearly 6000 participants cross the finish line and has donated more than $50,000.00 to local charities. Their goal is to inspire women and girls to get out, be more active and to give back to their community.

About The Mustard Seed:

The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for men and women experiencing poverty and homelessness since 1984. The Mustard Seed delivers basic services, housing and employment programs to those in need and partners with the community to address the root causes of poverty. https://theseed.ca/

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