Walkathon – 2024
Date
June 16, 2024
What
Young Montrealers took part in the third annual Power of Sports Walk-a-thon on Sunday, raising funds to develop leadership programs and support youth sports.
The event organized by the Montreal Community Cares Foundation (MCCF) is a way to keep kids active and away from their devices. The MCCF says kids are less active — a lingering effect of the pandemic.
“Nowadays, they’re stuck on their screens, on their iPhones, on their iPads,” said MCCF founder Denburk Reid. “So with that comes a lack of motivation sometimes. Some mental stresses that develop.
“We’re bringing the community together to celebrate the true power of sports when it comes to youth development.”
Location
Georges Saint-Pierre Park on Upper-Lachine 999 Ave. Oxford
Fundraiser walk-a-thon encourages young Montrealers to do sports
"We're bringing the community together to celebrate the true power of sports when it comes to youth development," said Montreal Community Cares founder Denburk Reid, as Montrealers joined the Power of Sports Walk-a-thon. Anastasia Dextrene reports.
