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Many Stories, One Inspiring Run

More than 14,000 Canadians and military personnel walked, ran, or rolled in the third annual Canada Army Run, held on 19 September 2010 under sunny skies in the nation’s capital.

 “The theme for this year’s run was ‘Many Stories, One Inspiring Run’, and that is what unfolded,” said Major Luc Frenette, Run Director.  “Many, many stories.  Young and old.  Able and disabled.  Military and civilian.  Men and women.  Runners, walkers, rollers.  Some came to achieve personal bests, but many others came to honour family and friends in the military today or in memory of loved ones who lost their lives in the line of duty.  And thousands were here to simply show their support for the troops.  It was truly an inspirational and motivational day.”

Many who participated shared their stories and reasons for running through posts on the Canada Army Run stories blog and Facebook page, both new this year.  Fundraising efforts generated close to $60,000 for Soldier On and the Military Families Fund, initiatives that provide direct assistance to ill or injured soldiers and military families.

Canadian singer Alexandria Beck sings the National Anthem at the Canada Army Run Red Rally on 17 September 2010.	Volunteers from BMO Bank of Montreal, the official bank of the Canadian Defence Community Banking (CDCB) program, hand out Canada Army Run dog-tags at the finish line.

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