Once again in 2010, Big Brothers Big Sisters of York is participating in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon! Come join us on September 26, 2010 at Nathan Phillips Square to help us support more children in need of a mentor. Make your Marathon, Half Marathon or 5k more meaningful by going the distance for BBBSY as part of the Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge. Run or walk with our ”Bigs 4 Littles” team. Whichever distance you are planning to run, your fundraising will make a difference to our children and families!

Why should you help?

• BBBSY currently serves over 400 children in need throughout York Region. Research
   shows that our mentoring works. Kids with a Big Brother or Big Sister show real
   differences in their personal and academic lives. By participating in the Scotiabank
   Toronto Waterfront Marathon, you are helping children realize their potential through
   professionally supported mentor relationships.

• Discounted entry fee when you join our “Bigs 4 Littles” team

• An opportunity to win prizes for the most funds raised, early bird draw etc. (Early Bird
   Draw deadline is July 31st, 2010)

• Raise a minimum of $250 in pledges and receive a refund on your registration fee

• FREE BBBSY Running Team T-shirt


How can you get involved?

• Sign-up for the Marathon, Half-Marathon or 5K as a Charity Challenge Runner.

• Select Big Brothers Big Sisters of York as your charity/team.
• Enter PIN code “CCDISC” to get a reduced registration fee ($65 for marathon & half
   marathon or $35 for 5K).

• Once you have registered, set up your own personal fundraising page on the ARTEZ
   fundraising system or download a pledge sheet. Collect pledges from co-workers,
   friends and family. Encourage them to join you! Tax receipts are issued for donations
   of $20 or more.

• Sponsor a runner or team who is fundraising for BBBSY.

For more information on joining our “Bigs 4 Littles,” team contact:
Rhonda Flanagan, Manager of Fund Development at rhondaf@bbbsy.ca or 905-726-2149 ext. 316.