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Getting dirty for education

FACS-F Logo_RGB_72dpiPost-secondary opportunities are challenging, especially for Crown wards.

Our newest partner, Family and Children’s Services, announced last week selection of 37 youth – current and former Crown wards – for scholarships to post-secondary opportunities.

We’re thrilled for our newest event, the EXTREME Dirty Dash, to support this crucial program. Teams won’t just be competing though the mud and trails on July 13 – the fundraising competition has already begun!

How you can help

Fundraising for this program is a year-round task, and every little bit counts! If you need an additional reason to help us fundraise for this program, consider these incentives. Raise at least:
– $500: entry fee waived, ($199 value)
– $1000: above plus 4x$100 gift certificates to Runners’ Choice, ($599 value)
– $1500: above plus an extra 4x$100 gift certificates to Runners’ Choice, ($999 value)
– The top fundraising team over $1500 earns an additional 4x$75 gift certificate to Conestoga Mall, ($1299 value)

Get started

EDD rectangleStart fundrasising today! View your team’s online profile or download this paper pledge form.

More:

Article in Waterloo Region Record
Announcement of partnership
EXTREME Dirty Dash website
Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region

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