Malton Moms and CIBC Run for a Cure

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The cure sneaker signage wall

On Sunday September 30th, 2012 Malton Mom's laced up their running shoes and got active for a great cause!

The annual CIBC Run for a Cure fundraising event for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation took place in cities all across Canada. Runners and walkers had the option to run 5k, walk 5k or walk 1k, which turned out to be a fantastically fun, family-friendly event. Some runners came out sporting hot pink wigs, lipstick, leg warmers, bandannas and anything else they could find. Personally, I was not that flashy, but I will make it a point to be pink/blinged out next year!
 

Renee hypes the crowd with Zumba!

I have to admit, I am a runner, but 5k is not my preferred distance. I've only actually done one other 5k race. I need more time to get my breathing, stride and cadence smooth; but this was for fun and fundraising so I wasn't too worried. The course looped around the industrial areas close to the Powerade Centre in Brampton including a spin past a popular all-you-can-eat Chinese food buffet restaurant, I don't know if that was intentional, but it did make me increase my pace a little as I day-dreamed of sweet & sour chicken balls!
 

Other participating Malton Moms opted for the shorter walk and supported the running aficionados with cheers and smiles. The end of the race included a cluster of cheering participants and family members at the finish line along with an amazing youth cover band (with a lead singer who may be the next Adele), free coffee (thank goodness!), and healthy post-run snacks.
 
All in all, it was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. Across Canada over $30 million was raised for breast cancer research, education and health promotion activities. A great big thank you to all the Malton Moms who participated and hustled for donations (CJ, I'm looking at you!) I hope next year our team will be even bigger and raise more on Sunday October 6th, 2013.

"For it is in giving that we receive." - St. Francis of  Assisi - Food for thought!

- Nadine 

Team Malton Moms

Nadine made the big 5K finish in 25 minutes!!

The cure sneaker signage wall

Malton Moms treasurer and Malton Moms volunteer

Malton Moms kids participated too!

NEXT MEETING - Tuesday December 1st, 2009. 5:30pm

Pin It Our Next Meeting will be held: Tuesday December 1st at Lancaster Public School 5.30pm

We will also be hosting the Winter Coat Drive at this time.

Please bring your gently used or new winter items to donate. Coats, shoes, boots, mitts and hats are most welcome.

We will have refreshments and childcare available.

Come one, Come all,

Malton Moms Collective

Winter Coat DRIVE - Malton Moms

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On Saturday November 14th from 11 - 2 pm ( please note the change in date from the Malton Mirror article) the Malton Moms will be hosting a drop-off collecting new and gently used winter items for the Winter Coats of Peel Program.

The DROP OFF Hub will be a mobile location - we are meeting at the back of the Malton Community Centre, 3540 Morningstar Drive, Malton.

Please bring your items to the back parking lot, near the park. A beige Mazda MPV Minivan, License BECK 961 will be there to pick up your items.

We are looking for: (new and gently used and clean)

- winter jackets

- snowpants

- boots

- shoes

- hats, scarves, mitts and gloves

Monetary Donations to both Malton Moms and the Winter Coat Program of Peel are also most welcome.

Bundle up! BRRRR....,

The Malton Moms Collective :)

Winter Coats Program in Peel - Open House October 26

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Hello Friends, Family and Neighbours,

Many of us struggle with need at this time of year. For a $2 donation, you can receive coats for your children ( and possibly yourself) through the Winter Coats program. Please contact Jo-Ann Studholme at wintercoats@ sympatico.ca

On October 26th, there will be an Open House for social service providers, followed by an opening to the public.

Please pass the word on to your friends and neighbours who may need this important service.

Bundle up!

Crystal