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Official Charity Kudos

ANNE'S TEAM (The Anne Hoehn Memorial Foundation)
"STWM provides our small, volunteer-based organization an opportunity to combine two things about which we are truly passionate — running for ourselves AND running for our cause. STWM is the perfect platform for ANNE'S TEAM — it marries the sport of endurance running, and all the physical and mental benefits that this sport offers, with our charitable mission to create awareness and raise funds for youth mental health. A very big thank you to CRS for providing the stage for ANNE'S TEAM to test our MENTAL TOUGHNESS!"

—Mike Hoehn, Founder

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation
"The STWM has provided Wellspring with a strong and fun rallying point for our wonderful supporters and volunteers. The event is well organized and high profile, so people really get engaged and can see their support making a real difference. We love being part of it all!"

—Lynda Morrison, Chief Executive Officer, Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation

Giant Steps Toronto/York Region
"Giant Steps is a small local charity, passionate about our mission of enabling children with autism, but with limited resources. The STWM 2009 Charity Challenge was a landmark year with our families raising an incredible $120,000. Since 2004, our pledges now total $473,000! Our heartfelt thanks for the unique opportunity to participate in a world class event and bring 100% of the money we raise home to children with autism!"

—Joanne Scott-Jackson, Director of Development, Giant Steps Toronto/York Region

The Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge 2012

charity challenge

Official 2012 charities coming in March!

Registered charities interested in participating in the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge at the 2012 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon should contact Charity Challenge Manager, , for an INFORMATION PACKAGE.

Make your Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k more meaningful by going the distance for one of our Official Charities. Run or walk in honour of a loved one or to simply give something back to your community. No matter which distance you participate in, your fundraising makes a difference!

Simply choosing a charity and raising donations brings them closer to their goal! Check out the great incentive programs unique to each charity team—to keep you motivated and to reward your efforts! Incentives are listed on each charity team page, and may include: Free entries, gear, prizes and/or great post/pre-run parties!

 

Featured Charities of the 2011 STWM

Geneva Centre for Autism details Matthew House details MukiBaum Treatment Centres details

National Charity Partner

Team In Training details

2012 Official Charities

Coming in March!

Best Dressed Costume: win $ for your charity

marathon costume winners

With thousands of people entered to run our Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, some go the extra mile by dressing up for the occasion.

The number of participants who wear Fancy Dress during the Canada Running Series Races has grown over the past few years mainly to generate more attention for a particular charity as well as to raise more funds.

We have a 'Best Dressed Costume' category in all three events.

All costumes will be judged by 3 Celebrity / Media Judges at the Finish Line. Please note that you have to finish the race in your costume!

PLEASE NOTE that Winners must choose from one of the Scotiabank Group Charities or Neighbourhood Charities to allocate their prize money.

So who will you be? Fred Flintstone yelling 'Yabba Dabba Doo', Buzz Lightyear racing to infinity and beyond, or Superwoman hoping to be the fastest female super hero to cross the finish line?

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