Over $725,000 raised for charity through the Scotiabank Charity
Challenge
VANCOUVER, June 23, 2013 /CNW/ - A record 7,000 participants ran today
in the 15th annual Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K which raised a record
$725,000 as of press time for 71 local charities through the Scotiabank
Charity Challenge.
Under sunny skies elite runner and previous three time half marathon
champion Kip Kangogo from Lethbridge, Alberta won the men's half
marathon division with a time of 1:03:33. On Kip's heels until the 18
kilometer mark was second place finisher Robin Watson from Vancouver,
BC who finished with a time of 1:04:28. Third place finisher was Kenyan
Paul Kimugul with a time of 1:04:58.
Elite runner Krista Duchene from Brantford Ontario finished ahead of
strong competition and won the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
in the women's half marathon division with an impressive time of
1:10:52. Krista finished in front of London Ontario's Lanni Marchant,
who took second place with a time of 1:11:38 and Port Moody BC's
Natasha Wodak who finished in third place with a time of 1:14:59.
"This was a remarkable day for Canadian runners with a record number of
participants in both the half-marathon and five kilometer category,"
said Clifton Cunningham, Race Director, Scotiabank Vancouver
Half-Marathon & 5K. "We're thrilled and so proud of not only our elite
athletes, but also the some 7,000 participants that collectively raised
a record-breaking amount for charity."
Honourary Chair of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge Mason Raymond and
forward for the Vancouver Canucks was on site to congratulate
participants of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, who raised more than
$725,000 for 71 charities as of press time. This total exceeds last
year's total of $675,000. Scotiabank will award $5,000 each to the
charity with the most runners, the charity that raises the highest
dollar total and the charity with the highest amount of dollars raised
per runner. Scotiabank will also donate $2,000 to the charity of the
top individual fundraiser for a total of $17,000 in charity prizing.
"Participants should be proud of their efforts that raised $725,000
through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge - a sum that breaks last
year's total and exceeds this year's goal of $700,000," said Rob
Wilkins, Vice-President, Downtown Vancouver/Northern B.C. District.
"The Scotiabank Vancouver Half- Marathon & 5K is about more than just
running, it's an event that is also committed to giving back to the
community, and today success shows that this race just keeps getting
bigger and better every year."
Race Day Results:
Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon Male:
1.
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Kip Kangogo, Lethbridge Alberta
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1:03:33
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2.
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Robin Watson, Vancouver, BC
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1:04:28
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3.
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Paul Kimugul, Kenya
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1:04:58
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon Female:
1.
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Krista Duchene, Brantford, Ontario
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1:10:52
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2.
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Lanni Marchant, London, Ontario
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1:11:38
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3.
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Natasha Wodak, Port Moody, BC
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1:14:59
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Scotiabank Vancouver 5K Male:
1.
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Julio Escamez, Vancouver, BC
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17:33
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2.
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Jackson Silvester-Lee, Surrey, BC
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18:32
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3.
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Stefan Biro, North Vancouver, BC
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18:35
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Scotiabank Vancouver 5K Female:
1.
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Noreen Mackey, Vancouver, BC
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20:07
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2.
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Kanuka Lynn, White Rock, BC
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20:44
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3.
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Elizabeth Froc, Langley, BC
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21:41
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For more highlights and complete race results, please visit: www.vancouverhalf.com
To see a list of charities involved in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge,
click here.
About the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K:
The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K is part of the prestigious
Canada Running Series. As one of Vancouver's premier running events,
the SVHM attracts more than 7,000 runners and walkers of all levels,
including many elite athletes and visitors to the city. The Scotiabank
Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K took place on Sunday, June 23th starting at 7:30 a.m. for the Half-Marathon and 9:30 a.m. for the 5K.
For more information, please visit http://www.vancouverhalf.com
About Scotiabank:
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live
and work, both in Canada and abroad. Recognized as a leader
internationally and among Canadian corporations for its charitable
donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on
average approximately $47 million annually to community causes around
the world over the last 5 years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.
Image with caption: "Winners of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon Kip Kangogo (left) from Lethbridge Alberta and Krista Duchene (right) from Brantford Ontario celebrate with Mason Raymond, Honourary Chair of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, Sunday, June 23, 2013. The event raised $725,000 for 71 participating charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. (CNW Group/Scotiabank - Sponsorships & Donations)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130623_C2735_PHOTO_EN_28408.jpg
Image with caption: "Kip Kangogo from Lethbridge, Alberta surges through the finish line Sunday, June 23 to win the 2013 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K with a time of 1:03:33. The event raised $725,000 for 71 local charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. (CNW Group/Scotiabank - Sponsorships & Donations)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130623_C2735_PHOTO_EN_28409.jpg
Image with caption: "Krista Duchene from Brantford Ontario is the first female to cross the finish line Sunday, June 23 at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K in a time of 1:10:52. The event raised $725,000 for 71 local charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. (CNW Group/Scotiabank - Sponsorships & Donations)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130623_C2735_PHOTO_EN_28410.jpg
Image with caption: "Elite runners at the 2013 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K react to the start as they begin the 21 kilometre race Sunday in Vancouver, B.C., June 23, 2013. The event raised $725,000 for 71 local charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. (CNW Group/Scotiabank - Sponsorships & Donations)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130623_C2735_PHOTO_EN_28411.jpg
Image with caption: "Simon Moore dresses up as the Stanley Cup as he and other spirited hockey fans show their enthusiasm for the Stanley Cup playoffs as they participate in the 5 kilometre race of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K Sunday, June 23 in Stanley Park. Vancouver, B.C., June 23, 2013. The event raised $725,000 for 71 local charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. (CNW Group/Scotiabank - Sponsorships & Donations)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130623_C2735_PHOTO_EN_28412.jpg
SOURCE: Scotiabank - Sponsorships & Donations