An Ocean Grove gym community is calling for help to be the number one fundraising team for the 2023 Run4Geelong.
BFT Ocean Grove is encouraging its members to take part in this year’s Run4Geelong to raise funds for Geelong’s local health service, Barwon Health. So far team ‘BFT Ocean Grove’ is sitting in the second highest spot when it comes to team fundraising for the much-loved fun run.
BFT Ocean Grove owner Steph Carroll said momentum and excitement was growing.
“We’ve grown such an amazing and inclusive community here at BFT Ocean Grove in the two years since we’ve opened our doors,” she said.
“It’s no surprise that once we put the Run4Geelong call out that our members are embracing the cause and of course a new physical challenge.
“We will also be holding an unofficial Run4Geelong run club leading into Run4Geelong, to help prepare our team for race day.
“It’s really exciting to see our members push themselves in terms of their fitness but also to see the support and funds they are generating for this important fundraiser.”
The Barwon Health Foundation event is set to return to the streets of Geelong on Sunday November 12.
Barwon Health Foundation executive director Zoe Waters said it was great to see local businesses and the community coming together to support one another.
“Run4Geelong creates connections across the region, whether it be those running in support of family members who have received care at Barwon Health, or the many local businesses like BFT Ocean Grove, who come together to support our the event and in turn our local health service,” she said.
“Run4Geelong is a race for better local health, each and every dollar raised stays right here in Geelong.”
There will be Run4Geelong courses available for all ages including a 10km, 5.5km and 1km kids course on offer to walk, run or roll.
To sponsor the BFT Ocean Grove Run4Geelong team visit barwonhealthfoundation.org.au/fundraisers/bftoceangrove/run-for-geelong or to register to take part in Run4Geelong visit run4geelong.com.au
