Sunday Run/walk supporting families affected by blood cancers
By Brad Aubin
North Bay Steps for Hope this weekend.
It’s all in an effort to help raise funds for research and supporting families affected by blood cancers through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
That includes North Bay’s Lincoln Whitwell. The 5-year-old is currently fighting a rare form of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Family, friends and colleagues created the event.
Officials say the community has responded with incredible generosity, including a sponsored lunch from McDonald’s, local businesses donating prizes, services and supplies along with volunteers giving their time to help organize the event.
Steps for Hope takes place at Lee Park this Sunday (May 31) from 9 am to 2 pm.
There are 1km and 5km run or walk events, a community lunch, family activities, a 50/50 and more.
Officials say all proceeds will go directly to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada.
Brad Aubinhttp://www.mynorthbaynow.comBrad is Vista Radio's Senior News Director for Ontario. He was born in Sudbury, raised in Kapuskasing and has lived in the North Bay area for nearly 20 years. A Canadore College grad, he has worked for many newspapers across the north, and joined the broadcasting side of the business in 2020. The proud husband and father of two loves sharing important local and area news to listeners. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, e-mail baubin@vistaradio.ca.
