The trip from Canora to Yorkton became a four-hour relay for one group of runners on Thursday, May 13th. A six-person team shared the 50 km run as part of Royal Ford's efforts to raise $10,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund.
"There were a lot of people blowing their horns and waving," said Bernie Wlock, one of the runners. "We're hoping that people who saw us and didn't stop will come by later with a donation."
The relay lasted from 3 p.m. until about 7:15 p.m., when the whole team ran the final stretch from York Road to Royal Ford. Each runner took two shifts of four km.
Right after the relay, the group had raised $845 for their cause. Royal Ford also hosted a garage sale, bake sale and barbecue over the weekend.
The national JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) walk will be held in Yorkton on June 6th.
