People participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure in Nanaimo this weekend can run a race or take a more leisurely pace as they do their part for a good cause.
The fundraising walk, raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society and breast cancer research, takes place Sunday Oct. 6 at Maffeo Sutton Park.
Kate Skoropad, spokesperson for the Nanaimo volunteer committee, said there are numerous ways to tread the waterfront walkway course.
"This was a huge achievement for this year, that the city granted us access to the downtown park," said Skoropad. "So the route itself, it's actually optional for participants. You can run or walk one kilometre or five kilometres, so it's really accessible for everyone … I guess the biggest thing for participants is to be there and to generate awareness to the public about the event."
One in eight women is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, according to Canadian Cancer Society. Local organizers are hoping to raise $75,000 at this year's event to go to research and community supports, wigs and breast prostheses.
The event goes from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and is open to people of all ages. There will be a Zumba warm-up and after the run there will be a 'hope lounge' with refreshments. There will also be some entertainers.
To sign up, or for more information, visit http://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/RunfortheCure/RFTC_NW_odd_?fr_id=29849&pg=entry.
