WITH the Shepparton Running Festival being cancelled two years in a row before changing hands to FitCity Tours, the running community were given an option to refund or donate their entry fee.
The Shepparton Runners Club (SRC) were surprised by the amount of entry fees that participants opted to donate. Shepparton Runners Club President, Chris Nicholson said ” I was blown away by the support, not only to our club, but our charity partner ‘The Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program’ with a total of $3,200 donated from the cancellation of the event”.
Program Founder, Ash Napolitano, went on to say, “We are grateful to all the donations to the Swim Program and for SRC for organising it. We can’t wait to see the return of running events and the SRF”.
Kidsafe Victoria GM Family support and Fundraising, Alex Hamilton, said “Kidsafe Victoria are so grateful for this connection in with the local community. Our aim is to educate about water safety and increase access to potentially life saving swim lessons. All donations allow us to continue this program and hopefully save future lives, all in Hunter’s name. “
