“Inspirational Journey: Wounded Warriors Run from Sooke to Sidney to Raise Awareness for Their Cause”
Wounded Warrior Run BC team members ran from Sooke to Sydney this past weekend for a good cause.
The warm-up event was held on Sunday (February 6) to prepare the team for the main fundraiser where they are raising money for sick and injured Canadian Forces members, veterans, first responders and their families.
“It feels like what we’re doing is really welcome and necessary,” said Jacqueline Zweng, director of Wounded Warrior Run BC. “We chose this one-day event to help our team prepare for the main event. It just all made sense.”
This was the third year the warm-up event has been held, and Zweng said about 25 people who have been on their teams over the years attended on Sunday.
“We’re all in the same boat. We had a lot of support on the freeways. There were a lot of people honking and waving.”
The team started at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sooke and made stops in Langford and Saanich before arriving at Sydney’s Community Safety Building.
Saanich Police Chief Const. Dean Duthie said it was important for the team to come to the police.
“It brings us closer together,” Duthie said. “The support of Wounded Warriors Canada has made us stronger and gives us optimism for the future. That they stop here means the world to us.”
The main Port Hardy to Victoria run runs from February 26th to March 5th.
“It’s a challenge,” said Zweng. “It’s a relay race. The mission is to spread awareness that there is a group of people who are here to support our community members who are putting themselves in danger. We will not give up until we have helped as many people as possible.”
Those interested in donating or looking for more information can visit wonedwarriors.ca.
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