Running For The Cure

Mrs. Jacobs ran for her Mom.

10 000 Runners!

Hanging out with 10,000 of your closest friends.  Sunday was quite a day.  Fifty Woodhaven students, staff and parents ventured into the heart of Edmonton to take part in the annual 'Run for the Cure' fundraiser for Breast Cancer research.  With pink swirling all around us we all felt like we were part of something much bigger than ourselves.  This was being part of something powerful...part remembering those who have had to deal with breast cancer, part focusing on a hopeful future and part amazing witness to the power of community.

Our students were wide eyed at the spectacle.  The costumes, the pink boas, the energy of the cheer squads along the route, the testimonials, the weather, the beautiful river valley view and 10 000 runners and walkers of all shapes and sizes make this an amazing experience for our kids.  All of our students ran the 5km with only yours truly walking with my trusty sidekicks, the Gericke's keeping me company.

I want to thank Miss Gillespie for organizing our Team Wolfpack.  This is her third year heading up our participation.  Two years ago we had ten participants.  Last year it grew to 24 runners and this year we hit 50 participants who raised over $4000 with our Ms. Jacobs (Grade 5 teacher) raising $1200 herself.  We are already looking forward to next year.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TOOK PART!