Runners will fundraise for 76 local charities
as part of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, helping to reach the
$7 million mark in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, June 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Thousands of runners are
marking the start of summer by preparing for the 19th
annual Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k on June 25, 2017. As one of Vancouver's premier running events, the
Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k attracts runners and
walkers of all levels – many of whom will participate in the
Scotiabank Charity Challenge to support one of 76 local charitable
organizations this year.
The Scotiabank Charity Challenge is a turnkey fundraising
program that provides a simple way for runners to support the
charity of their choice and make a significant impact locally.
Participating charities keep 100 per cent of the proceeds raised,
as Scotiabank pays for all transaction and credit card fees.
"Thanks to the dedication of our Scotiabank Charity Challenge
participants, and the generosity of Vancouverites – we've seen our
fundraising efforts reach new heights year after year, helping make
a meaningful impact in the community," said Winnie Leong, Senior Vice President, BC &
Yukon Region at Scotiabank. "We are thrilled to celebrate a special
milestone this year as we look to reach and surpass the
$7 million mark, since the start of
the Scotiabank Charity Challenge in Vancouver in 2007."
"It's exciting each June, to welcome everyone to one of the most
scenic half-marathons in Canada,"
said Alan Brookes, Canada Running
Series Race Director and President. "The Scotiabank Vancouver
Half-Marathon and 5k kicks off the summer season for runners while
providing them with a way to make every step count – through the
support of 76 local charities. Both the athletic and fundraising
performances will make this another great race weekend to
remember."
Scotiabank offers the Scotiabank Charity Challenge at six
sponsored marathon events across Canada including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax.
Scotiabank believes in helping young people reach their full
potential, and many organizations that take part in the Scotiabank
Charity Challenge have a direct impact on youth. Young people are
our future leaders, and it's important to provide them with the
skills and resources they need to succeed.
For a complete list of 2017 charities participating in the
Scotiabank Charity Challenge, please visit the Scotiabank Vancouver
Half-Marathon & 5k's website.
Part of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge is a friendly
competition between the charities for $24,750 in cash prizes consisting of $4,250 for 1st place, $2,500 for 2nd, and $1,500 for 3rd in the following
categories:
- The Official Charity that has the most fundraising
runners.
- The Official Charity that raises the most fundraising
dollars.
- The Official Charity that raises the largest amount of pledge
dollars per fundraising runner.
How to get involved:
- Register for an event: Register for the Scotiabank
Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k at www.vancouverhalf.com until
Monday, June 19th at
midnight.
- Fundraise: Once registered, sign up for the Scotiabank
Charity Challenge and raise funds for a participating charity.
- Share! Share your story behind why you support your
charity, using #runScotia.
- Donate: Visit the Scotiabank Charity Challenge website
to select an official charity and make a one-time donation.
- Cheer: Support friends and family along the race route
and as they cross the finish line. You can also show your support
to runners online by using the hashtags #ScotiaHalf and #runScotia
on Twitter and Instagram.
About Scotiabank
At Scotiabank, we aim to support
organizations that are committed to helping young people reach
their full potential. Young people are our future leaders and
Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary
skills and resources they need to support their success. Together
with our employees, the Bank supports causes at a grassroots level.
Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and
philanthropic activities, in 2016, Scotiabank contributed more than
$70 million to help our communities
around the world.
Scotiabank is Canada's
international bank and a leading financial services provider in
North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and Central America, and Asia-Pacific. We are dedicated to helping our
23 million customers become better off through a broad range of
advice, products and services, including personal and commercial
banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and
investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of more than
88,000 employees and assets of over $921
billion (as at April 30,
2017), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (TSX: BNS) and New York Exchanges
(NYSE: BNS). For more information, please visit www.scotiabank.com
and follow us on Twitter @ScotiabankViews.
About the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon
The
Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k is part of the
prestigious Canada Running Series. As one of Vancouver's premier running events, the
"Scotia Half" attracts more than 6,500 runners and walkers of all
levels, including many elite athletes and spectators to the city.
Canada Running Series is the nation's premier running circuit with
events in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. It annually attracts over 60,000
participants and raises more than $6
million for some 320 charities. Canada Running Series is
strongly committed to staging great experiences for runners of all
levels from first time runners, charity supporters and Canadian
Olympians; and to making sport part of sustainable communities and
the city-building process. Our mission is "building community
through running". For more information please visit:
www.CanadaRunningSeries.com
SOURCE Scotiabank