Raise money in support of Winnipeg organizations working for social justice and human rights
Mark Saturday, June 7th 2008 on your calendar for the 7th Annual Run for Rights. Whether you choose to walk, run, cycle or rollerblade, this event is a great way to get some exercise or warm up for the Manitoba marathon in support of social justice and human rights.
For more information on getting involved, call Janine at (204) 475-3816 or email run4rights@mts.net
To take part in the Run for Rights, you may collect pledges for — or make a donation to — one of the participating organziations (see list below). You may also do the same for the Run for Rights as a group, in which case funds are used to support all participating organizations
Everyone is welcome, and there is no minimum donation or pledge required to participate!
Donation Form
| Organizaton | Form |
|---|---|
| Donation form for all groups | Download |
Pledge Forms
| Organizaton | Form |
|---|---|
| Run for Rights Coalition (raise funds to support all participating organizations) | Download |
| Aegis Foundation for Development | Download |
| Afghan-Canadian Women’s Organization | Download |
| Amnesty International | Download |
| Anarchist Black Cross Winnipeg | Download |
| Canada Palestine Support Network | Download |
| Canada-Haiti Action Network | Download |
| Copwatch Winnipeg | Download |
| Engineers Without Borders | Download |
| Institute for Community Peacebuilding | Download |
| LITE (Local Investment Toward Employment) | Download |
| Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council (Welcome Place) | Download |
| Saphalo Education Foundation | Download |
| Tšepong HIV/AIDS Clinic (MGEU) | Download |
Volunteers Needed
If you’re unable to take part in the event, but want to get involved, become a race-day volunteer! We are looking for route marshals to help us cheer the runners on and direct runners along the route. For more information, call Janine at (204) 475-3816 or email run4rights@mts.net.
Please download your pledge form or donation form and use it for your registration. All pledges will be collected the day of the race or at advance registration.
Advance Registration: Thursday, June 5th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on the 5th Floor of the Union Centre (275 Broadway). Please bring your registration form and your pledge money or donation.
Day of Run Registration: Saturday June 7th from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. at Kildonan Park. Please bring this registration form and your pledge money or donation.
Please bring your own water bottle. Water refills will be provided along the route.
You can choose to complete a 5 km or 10 km route. The scenic route stretches along Scotia Street from Kildonan Park to St. John’s Park in Winnipeg.
Help us promote the Run for Rights by putting up a poster (or many!) at your school, work place or elsewhere in your community, or by passing one on to a friend.
Download the Run for Rights poster (11″ × 17″, colour)
Download the Run for Rights poster (11″ × 17″, black & white)
