The Beau’s Walk for Ovarian Cancer Canada takes place this Saturday, June 8, departing from Beau’s at 10 Terry Fox Drive at 10 a.m.
Since the inception of the event in 2015, it has raised more than $288,000.
The Beau’s 5K for Ovarian Cancer Canada is inspired by Vankleek Hill’s Ashley Courtois (Cowan), whose friends and family started this race when Ashley was diagnosed with the disease in 2015. The event started small but grew each year during Ashley’s three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Ashley lost her battle with cancer in 2018, but the race continues to be held in honour of her wonderful strength and spirit, and her love of running.
The Beau’s 5K is a walk or run event, with distances of 3K, 5K or 10K. Entry fee is a $40 tax-deductible donation to Ovarian Cancer Canada.
The 3K and 5K course is an out-and-back on Newton Road, starting from and returning to the brewery. The road is a scenic rural route, a gravel road past farms and homes in Vankleek Hill. The course is basically flat, save a small hill at the finish line. The 10K course is simply a double out-and-back, for those who want the extra challenge.
Your $40 adult registration fee, or $25 child (12 years and under) registration fee is a tax-deductible donation to Ovarian Cancer Canada. Funds support Ovarian Cancer Canada to advance progress against the disease through research, advocacy, and support.
The first 250 participants to register will receive an exclusive 2023 souvenir. All registered participants will receive a race bib, a post-race drink to cheers at the finish line, and a teal ribbon to wear proudly during your run in recognition of Ashley and the teal community.
Find more information or donate to participants in this year’s Beau’s 5K for Ovarian Cancer Canada here.
