Lace Up For A Great Cause!

It’s that time of year again – pull out your running shoes and jogging gear and get ready to walk or run for a great cause!

Join York Central Hospital Foundation as we take strides in support of the District Stroke Centre, here in York Region on May 7 at Richmond Green Park in Richmond Hill. Sign up for the 5K Run/Walk or participate in the 1K Children's Scamper for those 12 and under.

Since 2006, this annual event has raised over $345,000, helping to fund state-of-the art medical equipment for York Central Hospital. Last year, more than 750 participants raised $116,000. This year our goal is to raise at least $75,000 and proceeds will be directed to the York Region District Stroke Centre located within the hospital.

As the District Stroke Centre for York Region, York Central has a leadership role in ensuring that stroke patients have rapid access to diagnosis and treatment, appropriate rehabilitation, and long-term care services.

Your support of the Richview Manor Strides for Stroke 5K Run/Walk will directly contribute to funding an annual District Stroke Bursary to offer high quality education opportunities to York Central Hospital staff in order to provide them with continuous, up-to-date knowledge on best practices to treat stroke patients. Proceeds from the event will also help fund equipment to support staff in delivering acute stroke treatment.

Take of advantage of the early bird registration fee by registering today at www.yorkcentralrun.com. Hurry – fees go up April 1, 2011.

Join today as an individual, or encourage your office and family members to participate and register as a team. Friendly competition is welcomed and encouraged, especially for such a great cause!

If you have any questions about the run, please email Jaimie Shen.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, May 7.

Sincerely yours,

Alyshia

Stewardship & Communications Coordinator