Katie’s Run goes virtual on July 11 with options to walk, jog or run in your own neighbourhood

Haliburton, ON — Katie’s Run for Epilepsy, an annual event that has taken place every summer in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario since 2012 in support of epilepsy research, will look a little different on July 11, 2020 as its 9th annual event goes virtual.

To ensure the safety of participants and volunteers, Katie’s Run activities will be held virtually through Facebook and Instagram. By registering, participants can choose their own 2.5K, 5K or 10K route to run, walk or jog in their own neighbourhoods, fundraise, enter to win prizes, and then connect through social media all day on July 11. In addition to sharing their own photos and results online, participants can look forward to updates, photos, announcements and guest appearances.

“Due to the virtual nature of our event, we look forward to engaging with new participants who haven’t been able to attend the event in Haliburton, while welcoming back past participants, volunteers, sponsors and donors,” says co-founder Geri Woudstra. “This year’s online activities will include an auction, giveaways, a virtual warm-up and send-off, as well as special guest appearances.”

The event will welcome back Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist at Global News Toronto, as the MC for the event, along with his side-kick Storm the Weather Dog. There will also be appearances by “Man in Motion” Rick Hansen, Haliburton’s NHL hockey star Matt Duchene from the Nashville Predators, Purple Day Founder Cassidy Megan, and Olympic bobsled medalist Alex Kopacz. There will also be a focus on sharing stories based on this year’s theme – Children and Youth Living with Epilepsy.

With the new virtual format, Katie’s Run is looking forward to another successful event. This year they have once again partnered with EpLink—the Epilepsy Research Program of the Ontario Brain Institute to fundraise for epilepsy research with an ultimate goal of raising $60,000.

Since the first event in 2012, Katie’s Run has grown to include a dedicated community of sponsors, donors, volunteers and participants, which has helped them raise over $319,000 for epilepsy research. They hope to continue this legacy and provide much needed funding for epilepsy research in Ontario.

To participate, donate or become a sponsor for this year’s virtual event, please visit www.katiesrun.ca.

Katie’s Run for Epilepsy
Founded in 2012, Katie’s Run for Epilepsy is an annual walk/run event that takes place every summer in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario. Named in honour of Katie Woudstra who lives with epilepsy, the mission of Katie’s Run is to support epilepsy research while bringing together the epilepsy community in Haliburton and beyond. Learn more at www.katiesrun.ca.

Media Contacts
Katie’s Run for Epilepsy
16343 Highway 118, Haliburton, Ontario K0M 1S0
www.katiesrun.ca

Email: info@katiesrun.ca
Phone:
705-457-6840 for Geri Woudstra, Katie’s Run Co-founder
705-770-4542 for Trudy Pogue, Katie’s Run Co-founder

Once again in 2020 the KLCOA is organizing our very popular Art on the Dock event. This is the 6th consecutive year.

Art on the Dock is organized with three primary objectives:
1. Provide a unique opportunity for local artists to showcase and sell their artwork.
2. Ensure a friendly social event for residents on the Kennisis lakes and visitors from elsewhere in the area.
3. Raise funds to support the Haliburton Artists in the Schools program.

Right now we encourage everyone to get the dates – July 11 and 12 – marked on their calendars. You won’t want to miss this terrific opportunity to visit others around the lakes and see the wonderful art for sale.

Once again in 2020 the KLCOA is organizing our very popular Art on the Dock event. This is the 6th consecutive year.

Art on the Dock is organized with three primary objectives:
1. Provide a unique opportunity for local artists to showcase and sell their artwork.
2. Ensure a friendly social event for residents on the Kennisis lakes and visitors from elsewhere in the area.
3. Raise funds to support the Haliburton Artists in the Schools program.

Right now we encourage everyone to get the dates – July 11 and 12 – marked on their calendars. You won’t want to miss this terrific opportunity to visit others around the lakes and see the wonderful art for sale.

Ceramics, glass, leather, fashion, visual art, sculpture, fibre art, jewelry, fine woodworking, music, great food, craft beer and more are what make Haliburton Art and Craft the highlight of summer in cottage country in #myhaliburtonhighlands .

Haliburton County’s largest outdoor event celebrates all that’s great about handcrafted and original designs by Canadian artists and artisans. Entry is open to Canadian makers. This is a juried event. The selection committee evaluates entries based on originality, identity of design, craftsmanship and use of materials. We strive to bring festival-goers a well rounded, eclectic and one of a kind outdoor craft show experience that will appeal to the seasoned collector and the first time buyer alike. Whether you live in cottage country or visiting for a day, week or more if you value creativity and excellence you will not be disappointed.