The second annual Run with Porter 2010 is an eco-friendly 5 km and
10 km run/walk held Sunday, June 6th at beautiful Birds Hill Park.
Beginning with a sunrise yoga and kids 100-meter dash, and ending with
a delicious organic breakfast, RWP encourages others to gather
together in nature while also protecting it.
Our son Porter Francis, who bravely battled a rare immunodeficiency
disease, taught us all the importance of celebrating love, life, and
nature. Although only a baby when he passed, his spirit created a
strong sense of community that was shared among the many participants
of last year's inaugural event.
The RWP 2010 proceeds will support the newly developed Run with
Porter Seedling Foundation providing financial assistance for
Manitoban charities that connect children with nature. This year's
recipient is Winnipeg Harvest's new Blue Box Gardens program teaching
inner-city youth the connectivity between earth and food and
community.
Whether you are an athlete seeking a beautiful environment to run,
an individual choosing to participate in a worthy cause, a parent
wanting to share a morning with your child, or someone simply hoping
to honour the love of another, please consider joining us for this
memorable event.