News Release/Photo Opportunity
September 26, 2007
For Immediate Release
Dufferin-Peel’s 20th Annual United Way Walk/Run/Rollerblade event slated for Sunday, September 30
On Sunday, September 30, commencing at 11:00 a.m., the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will launch its 2007 United Way Campaign with one of its most popular United Way fundraisers, the annual Wilf Hartzenberg Memorial 2K-5K Walk/Run/Rollerblade event. Over 200 staff, family members and friends are expected to tackle either a 2K or 5K course that starts outside the board’s Catholic Education Centre at 40 Matheson Boulevard West in Mississauga. Participants will continue west along Matheson before looping back to the finish line via Chedworth Way and Falbourne Street.
“This event is a lot of fun for us, and has raised a great deal of money for the United Way since our first run in 1988,” said Bruno Iannicca, board chair. “Just as importantly, it has helped to raise our level of awareness of community needs, and illustrates how we can help through giving. Last year’s event raised over $5,000 for the United Way,” Iannicca added.
The annual event is named in honour of Wilf Hartzenberg, a former teacher and principal with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. An avid runner, Hartzenberg completed the Boston Marathon and represented Canada at the Masters’ Games. A member of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame, Hartzenberg passed away at the age of 75 in 2000.
The family-oriented event features a pre-event mass, activities for children and a BBQ. The event is open to all Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board employees, their families, and friends.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario, with approximately 88,000 students in 144 Catholic schools throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. With over 10,000 employees, the board is also one of the largest employers in the region.
WHAT: 20th Annual Wilf Hartzenberg Memorial 2K-5K Walk/Run/Rollerblade
WHEN: Sunday, September 30
9:00 a.m. Post Registration
10:00 a.m. Mass
11:00 a.m. 2K/5K Walk/Run/Rollerblade & BBQ
12:00 noon Draw for Prizes
WHERE: Catholic Education Centre, 40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga
Note: This event will provide many great photo opportunities with children and families participating in running, walking and rollerblading, as well as face painting activities.
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For information contact: Nancy Marshall, Communications Officer
(905) 890-0708 ext. 24278