The Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) is working towards supporting more than 700 families on the West Shore this upcoming holiday season.
This is the eighth year of the run, which supports the Goldstream Food BankB次元官网网址檚 Westshore Christmas Hamper program.
The goal is to raise enough funds to donate the equivalent of 700 turkeys through the hamper program to families in need.
The food bank doesnB次元官网网址檛 actually buy hundreds of turkeys but gives a dollar amount through a food card.
B次元官网网址淭he card stipulates that it is for a meat product instead of having to go out and buy that many turkeys, that would be quite a task,B次元官网网址� explained retired Lt. Chief Petty Officer Walter Dubeau, who is a food bank volunteer.
But unlike previous years, this year divers wonB次元官网网址檛 be running through West Shore streets collecting donations.
Instead, they are hosting a five kilometre or 10 km trail run at Thetis Lake Regional Park.
The run starts at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26 at the main beach and the event will wrap up at around noon.
There is no age restriction for those who would like to participate and each runner is required to pay a $25 run fee.
Post race, there will be a reception and silent auction at Four Mile Brewpub (199 Island Hwy.) from 6 until 9 p.m.
Proceeds generated from the two events will help the Goldstream Food Bank through the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign.
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