NCE11: Cabbagetown/Corktown/Distillery
Location
Corner of Front and Trinity (just east of Parliament)
Theme
Making a Difference
Times runners pass by
9:00am to 10:00am (going out)
10:30am to 2:30pm (coming in)
Entertainment happens:
10:30am to 1:30pm with music, singing and cheering in the border times
On this page:
Neighbourhood Champion: Heather Hopkins
Heather Hopkins is a competitive amateur boxer, silver medalist at the 2010 Canadian Elite Championships, coach at the Cabbagetown Boxing Club and an aspiring competitive runner. She is extremely proud to run in the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon as a local champion for the Cabbagetown Youth Centre for a second time. For Heather, running started as part of boxing training, a homework assignment that felt like punishment. Today, it is a passion as she embarks on her fourth marathon on October 16th.
When she is not boxing or running, she is at her day job at St. John's Music, providing music resources to educational music programs.
The community of Cabbagetown is near and dear to Heather. Seeing first hand how many people benefit from the CYC programs is inspiring. A pledge in any amount will go a long way and make Heather's feet a little lighter. Thank you.
Please put a pledge on Heather TODAY for Cabbagetown Youth Centre
Neighbourhood Champion: David Skelly
I am a father of 3 children with a very supportive wife. I own a plumbing/heating wholesale business in Toronto. After traveling to Africa a few years ago I have developed a distinct interest in supporting and getting involved in social projects both at home and away.
I started recreational running 5 years ago, and on a dare I ran my first race (a 10km race in May 2010) with a few friends. It didn't take long for our small group to start another challenge of a half marathon which we completed in September 2010. Again the “taunting” began and our group met in Ottawa in May 2011 and we successfully completed our first marathon.
I would appreciate your support in fundraising for the CYC.
Please put a pledge on David TODAY for Cabbagetown Youth Centre
Neighbourhood Champion: James Scott
Mine is the story of couch potato turned athlete. For me it happened in grade 6 when I started having success in running but injuries prevented much in the way of long distance attempts. After University I moved to triathlons which I have been doing in one form or another for 25 years. This fall I will run my first half marathon in support of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre. I have seen the benefits that youth programs and camps can have on a child's development. I believe that it is paramount in our city that children have positive role models and positive activity choices. The CYC continues to do this for the children of St James Town, Cabbagetown, and other parts of the city centre. I appreciate your help in supporting the CYC.
Please put a pledge on James TODAY for Cabbagetown Youth Centre
Neighbourhood Champion: Angela Jonsson
I'm Angela Jonsson and I'm a relative neophyte when it comes to marathoning. I've taken up running to put some direction to my normal course of action: running around in circles. Hailing from the thriving metropolis of Cottam, Ontario (population: 300), you'll note that I'm prone to things like puns, holding doors open for people, laughing easily, and anything that glitters.
While attending the University of Toronto for Political Science and Humber College for Public Relations, I often waste too much time thinking about politics and my next running route.
I currently have six marathons under my belt and am looking forward to running my seventh this Fall for the Cabbagetown Youth Centre.
Please put a pledge on Angela TODAY for Cabbagetown Youth Centre
Neighbourhood Charity & Sponsoring Group:
Cabbagetown Youth Centre
The staff and volunteers at the Cabbagetown Youth Centre (CYC) make the impossible possible, everyday!
Founded as the Cabbage Boxing Club in 1972, the CYC began providing social programs for Youth in Toronto's eastern, inner city core. Perhaps its most-famous graduate is 1984 Olympic, Light Middleweight Silver Medallist, Shawn O'Sullivan.
Developed in response to a need for community resources and preventative services, CYC programs form the largest community facility available to a diverse and under-serviced population.
Today the CYC has evolved and provides a full range of recreational, social and skill development programs, continuing to identify and respond to the unique and changing needs of the communities it serves. The CYC offers programs for all ages, from pre-school to seniors, that build leadership skills and promote self-esteem and positive family relations.
The CYC provides a variety of services and programs from three locations and operates summer residential and day camps.
HELP us raise pledges on our MARATHON CHAMPIONS, and WIN the Neighbourhood Challenge for Cabbagetown — every $$ will go to sustain our programs!
For more information, see www.cabbagetownyouth.ca.
NCE 11 Sponsors
Thank you to our many sponsors! More coming soon...
- Brick Street Bakery, Distillery Historic District
- Pizza Pizza
2011 Entertainment features:
The Coppertones
Back by popular request, all band members are active, full-time Toronto Police Service members and accomplished musicians. The TPS organized the group as a way to give something back to the community. We are honoured to have the Coppertones participate in the CYC Cheering Section!
Drummers from Ngoma Class
Inspiration from these talented drummers will follow the Coppertones!
CYC's Performing Arts Students
Featuring songs from the children involved in the CYC's Performing Arts Program. See what your support of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre accomplishes!
Access/parking
TBA
NCE11 is supported by Councillor Pam McConnell (Ward 28)