NCE11: The Beach
Location
Lakeshore & Coxwell. 32k out & 34k back.
Theme
TBA
Times runners pass by and entertainment happens
8:35am to 1:45pm
On this page:
Neighbourhood Champion: Keith Begley
Keith Begley, President Beaches Lions Club will run the half-marathon at this years' Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, raising funds for Justin.
PLEASE put a pledge on Keith Begley, TODAY, for Justin Murphy
Neighbourhood Charity & Sponsoring Group:
Beaches Lions Club
Meet the Beach Community
Come on down to cheer on the runners and Help the Community raise funds for Justin.
The Beaches Lions Club is raising money for a Local Hero, Justin Murphy. Born in 1997 with sensor neural hearing loss, Justin has lived the majority of his life without the ability to communicate with others. In 1999 Justin received a cochlear implant for his left ear and his silent life started to change. In 2004 Justin received his second implant and through perseverance and hard work on Justin's part, his silent life had changed forever. Justin now attends public school with his two brothers and sister, and has the joy of playing soccer through the aid of an FM Transmitter.
Unfortunately both implants have failed and need replacing.
The Beaches Lions Club and their community are proud to support this Local Hero. Our goal is to facilitate this procedure by raising $20,000.00.
Entertainment features:
As the runners head for the Eastern turnaround point of the marathon at 33k/34k they will witness the largest September Beach Blast they've ever seen. At this year's party The Beach will have the usual great Music, Beach Games, Food and Fun as well the Clowns to make the party great. This year, we will be spotlighting the Sports and Leisure of the Beach. You'll see boat-lined streets with hockey, lacrosse, and baseball players, all part of our dynamic "cheer squads." And all the water sports you can imagine! Even the arts will be represented. Come… be part of the festivities, "Beaches-style" in support of a great cause.
Access/parking
Two options.
#1. To be right on the Lake, go South to the bottom of Coxwell. Police will
allow you to cross Lakeshore Blvd. where gaps occur in runners, to enter Ashbridge's Bay
parking lots and restaurant. Drawback = not so many gaps between 9am and noon!
#2. Park on or off Queen St., anywhere in The Beaches itself, close to Woodbine Ave., see the
runners U-turn at Queen and Woodbine and walk the 400m south to the NC.
NCE11 is supported by Councillor Sandra Bussin (Ward 32)