Durham College campus community laces up their shoes in support of Eastview Boys and Girls Club

April 9, 2010

Annual walk-run event to support local youth

OSHAWA, ON. – Members of the media are invited to join staff, faculty and students at the Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) as they lace up their running shoes to take part in the fourth annual Campus Charity Walk and Run for the Eastview Boys and Girls Club on Thursday, April 15.

For a $20 entry fee, participants will walk or run through a scenic five-kilometre course around the schools’ shared Oshawa, Ontario campus in support of the club and its special role in the community. Participants are also encouraged to raise additional funds for the Oshawa-based club.

Durham College and UOIT faculty, staff and students are proud to support numerous organizations, groups and events throughout the year, contributing to the building of stronger communities across Durham Region. The Eastview Boys and Girls Club provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth in Durham Region can experience new opportunities; overcome barriers; build positive relationships; and develop confidence and skills for life.

When:
Thursday, April 15
2:30 p.m. rain or shine

Where:
Durham College/UOIT
Pavilion [located on the south side of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC)]
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario

Parking:
Enter from Conlin Road and proceed to the parking lot at the south side of the CRWC.

For more information, please contact:
Michelle Roebuck
Communications, Marketing and External Relations
Durham College

michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca

 

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