Gaia and Yemaya ran in a fun run today. Collectively they ran 1km alongside a steam train. Money raised by the cost of registration, donations and sponsorship went towards the local hospital's paediatric ward. We raised over $5000 (though, only $40 of that was from our family! That "we" felt a little misleading, I had to clarify!).It was Yemaya's first fun run and Gaia's second. Yemaya's age group outran the steam train. (Gaia was somewhat put out that her group were set a harder challenge and ended up eating the trains dust...or steam, as it were).
They also had CFA there with a firetruck the kids could climb all over, a colouring in table, petting zoo, amazing balloon artist and face painter, all of which were covered by the registration fee. All the participants were given a certificate for completing the race, as well as a showbag that included random items such as a drink bottle and toothbrush (all provided by relevant sponsors, not because someone was addle minded lol!) The Rotary Club who organised the event were all really terrific, very helpful and friendly.
It was a fun day. Hopefully they'll do it again next year, with some more food trucks, and we'll think to bring hats and sunscreen (the sun was surprisingly bitey for mid Autumn!).
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