Race To Erase This Saturday

I’ve got my team.  I’ve got my shirt.  And I am READY/ NOT REALLY READY (smile) for the Race to Erase happening on Saturday in Sarnia.

I’m not a sporty person, so I’m hoping there are no skills required.  I’m just happy to be there.

The 15th “Annual” Race to Erase is a chance to show your support for amazing local charities. Teams of four compete in fun challenges through the community, all in support of local charities.

Each team chooses which charity they would like their funds to support and all the money raised goes to that local charity – 100% of funds received!  The team I am on “Thing 1” is doing it for Sarnia Lambton Rebound and I’m really excited to be doing something like this.  Even if doing something I’ve never done is a bit scary.

Prizes are handed out to the top fundraisers.

On Race Day teams travel throughout their community, competing in a series of fun-filled challenges along the way. The team that finishes the challenges in the fastest time is crowned the Race to Erase champion.  Not a running race.  Thank God!  (smile) The challenges are a combination of savvy and smarts – no goofy shorts required.  But could be fun! (smile)

Teams can collect donations in person, online, or a combination of both.

Teams drive between the challenges, all hosted by local businesses and not-for-profits.  The challenges are designed to be not only entertaining, but to raise awareness and exposure for the hosts. Our goal is to ensure that everyone finishes the Race knowing a little more about their community than they did at the start of the day.

When the last challenge is completed, everyone meets back at the start for lunch and the awards ceremony. A trophy is handed out to the team that completes all of the challenges in the fastest time.

Wish us luck!

It’s going to be a great day.

If you would like to donate to help Sarnia Lambton Rebound – click HERE.  And thanks for your support.

For more info about this event – listen to THIS interview with George and Sarah as they talked with Rich Bouchard about Race To Erase.

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This post was written by Carrie Buchanan