Victoria is among 100 communities across sa国际传媒 participating in the annual Wishmaker Walk for Wishes, a pledge-based walk and community celebration benefiting the Children's Wish Foundation of sa国际传媒.
This year's five-kilometre walk takes place at noon Saturday at the Cloverdale Avenue entrance to the Galloping Goose Trail. A celebration will follow at 1 p.m. at Steve Nash Fitness World and Sports Club (3301 Douglas St.).
All proceeds benefit children ages three to 17 coping with a life-threatening illness.
To register, visit wishmaker.ca or phone Chantelle at 778-386-3699 or Kelly at 250-812-8130.
On Sunday, children 12 and under can participate for free in fun runs and walks at Beaver Lake Park.
Cash Store Financial's Freedom Run raises money for the Canadian Diabetes Association.
The event includes a three-kilometre family walk and a five-kilometre run (which can be walked as well).
Registration begins on site at 8: 30 a.m. The event starts at 10 a.m. Adults pay $35, while youths (13 to 17 years old) pay $20.
For more information, contact Caitlin at [email protected] or 1-800-226-8464, ext. 7067.
