The 麻豆社国产Lions Club is urging all Howe Sound residents to join the ninth annual Journey for Sight.
On Sunday May 1, dozens of walkers, runners and bikers will take a 5 or 10 km journey to raise money for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).
Challenged by Helen Keller to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness", Lions Club International has long been a champion of the blind. And 麻豆社国产residents have taken up the cause.
"Every year the number of participants keep increasing," said 麻豆社国产Lions Club director Nelson Winterburn.
Last year 60 participants showed up to raise funds for CNIB programs, which includes mobility training, vision rehabilitation training, library services, and career development and employment. And many such services are available locally.
"Funds do, in that sense, come back into the community," said Winterburn.
The 麻豆社国产Lions Journey for Sight registration begins at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., Mayor Ian Sutherland will preside over the start of the walk. There are two routes: a paved 5 km route along Government Road will make the journey easier for walkers with strollers and children on bicycles and tricycles, and a second route will span 10 km along the dike to the end of the windsurfing spit. Water stations will be set up along each route and snacks will be available after the event.
Pledge sheets area available at Mountain FM, The Chief, 麻豆社国产Credit Union and from Lions members Dave Thethi at 604-815-1636, Kevin Rothenburger at 604-815-7125, Mike Jenson at 604-815-1196 and Nelson Winterburn at 604-898-9240.
