ASSINIBOIA - It was another successful year for the Hayley & Cayden Mother’s Day Run. There was virtually no wind, a perfect temperature and many smiles and giggles from the 180 participants who walked or ran their choice of the 3, 5 or 10 km distance Mother’s Day morning.
It was a time of reflection, connection and commitment to support this event that was established in 2014 in memory of Hayley and Cayden Wourms (nee Wilcock).
This year, the committee presented a cheque for $8,800 to the Golden 麻豆传媒AV Childcare Centre. This very needed daycare facility in Assiniboia greatly needs funds to complete its mission to finish renovating their building (formally the Anglican Church), as well as purchase supplies and develop an outdoor space to accommodate the many preschool children needing care.
Nicole Batty shared “The Hayley and Cayden’s Mother’s Day Run has done such great things for the community; we’re honoured to be the recipients of this year’s fundraising. Right now, we’re estimating that we’ll have to raise at least an additional $65,000 before we can open a new childcare centre in town so support like this is greatly needed and appreciated.”
Alison Lewis, race director, states “We couldn’t do this event without the help of many people behind the scenes. Our community and district have been so wonderfully supportive of our events and it is greatly appreciated. We wish to thank the terrific participants, sponsors, donors, suppliers, volunteers, and the weather for a tremendous day.” She also wanted to thank her small but mighty Hayley & Cayden Mother’s Day committee Les, Melanie, and Cara Wilcock, Joanne Romanow, Helene Ray and Kaitlin Oancia for their continued commitment, energy and desire to make this event happen. “They are wonderful to work with and yearly strive to help raise needed funds for various organizations in the memory of dear Hayley, and her son Cayden.”
Monies raised over the past decade have gone to Hayley and Cayden’s Memorial Fund at ACHS, Moose Jaw Transition House, the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon, The Civic Improvement Association in Assiniboia, STARS Ambulance- Saskatchewan, Telemiracle, Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Saskatoon and this year’s choice, Golden 麻豆传媒AV Childcare in Assiniboia.
Over $86,000 have been raised.
“When everyone works together, great things can happen to make a positive difference for so many people living in our community and province.”
