P.A.L.S. Fundraising Walk On February 18th

The 30th Annual P.A.L.S. Fun Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, February 18th, with the event serving to help raise money to support patient cancer care in Bermuda.

“This is our major annual fundraiser, with contributed funds donated to medical care, equipment and supplies for cancer patients in Bermuda,” P.A.L.S. said. “Last year’s event attracted 600 participants and raised more than $35,000.

“The event, which is generously sponsored by Clarien Bank, Colonial Insurance, Butterfield & Vallis and Europa Imports, will again feature three distance options – 3K, 5K or 10K – to suit walkers of all ages and abilities. The walk will start and finish at P.A.L.S. Headquarters at 18 Point Finger Road, Paget, with all routes following the scenic Railway Trail.

“The routes are as follows:

• 3k – turn around at Harmony Hall [before crossing South Shore Road]
• 5k – turn around at S. Hill
• 10k – turn around at the bus turn around on Ord Road, Warwick

“Participants must register before the event – there will be no registration on the day of the Walk. Adult registration fee is $30.00, children 5-15 years $15.00 and an additional $10.00 for late registration [after February 16th]. There is no fee for children under 5 years old.

“Registrations can be made:

• Online www.racedayworld.com until Saturday February 17th at 12:00 p.m.
• In person at P.A.L.S. Headquarters, Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Friday, February 16.
• Late registration will be available at P.A.L.S. Headquarters on Saturday February 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“The first 600 adults and 100 children to register will receive a special “goodie bag”. Prizes will be given for the following categories:

• School spirit awards: 3 categories [high school, middle school and primary school] the school with the most participants
• Individual student spirit award: the individual student that raises the most pledges
• Corporation spirit award: the corporation/business that raises the most pledges
• Individual spirit award: The individual that raises the most pledges
• Everyone that raises over $100 will be entered into a draw, to take place on March 9th.

“Kit collection to take place February 3rd and 10th. From 10am to 1pm at P.A.L.S. headquarters. All groups that register and pay will have their kits and t-shirts delivered. To register as a group please send list of names, Date of Birth, telephone/email and address with credit card details. You can register as a group at info@pals.bm.”

Colleen English De Grilla, P.A.L.S. Executive Director, commented: “The P.A.L.S. Fun Run/Walk is our major annual fundraiser and is important to our commitment to provide each and every cancer patient in Bermuda with all the care and comfort possible. P.A.L.S. spends over $3,000 a day on patient care and receives no government grants. We rely on individual and corporate donations and events such as this to assist all patients and families free of charge.”

“We would again like to thank our lead sponsor Clarien Bank for their generous support of this wonderful community event, along with supporting sponsors Colonial Insurance, Butterfield & Vallis and Europa Imports. We encourage the whole community to “Join the Journey” and “Walk with Us for Cancer Care in Bermuda!”

Michael DeCouto, Chief Marketing Officer of Clarien Bank, said: “It is always a privilege for Clarien to support P.A.L.S. and the critical service it provides to cancer patients. Clarien employees will be involved either as participants and volunteers and so we urge the community to join us and help make this 30th anniversary event the most successful ever.”

For additional information, please visit www.pals.bm

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