Heroes Run for Healthcare Raises Over $57,000 For Local Cancer Care!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2025
(Pembroke) The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce that the Annual Heroes Run for the Healthcare presented by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories raised a record $57,507.60 once all the funds were counted and brought 496 participants to the downtown core!
“It was an incredible day that was celebrated by over 500 people in attendance including guests, runners, and volunteers, as funds were raised for the highest priority equipment needs at your Pembroke Regional Hospital. OUR COMMUNITY was the SUPERHERO for sure!!!!” adds PRH Foundation’s Executive Director, Roger Martin.
A prize of $500 was also awarded to the top fundraiser and for the 4th year in a row the winner was Brent Dupuis who raised over $3187.00! Algonquin College entered a team, lead by Patricia Kim who also raised an incredible amount of $5380.53 and counting all in honour of Jamie Bramburger.
Over 242 kids participated in the 2K Superhero run, sponsored by Bradley Law. Organizer of the 2K superhero run, Tammy Blackmore, adds “We were so excited to see the participation increase over last year’s event. It was fantastic to see the smiles on the children’s faces as they were greeted by their favourite superhero. We can’t wait until next year’s event. “
The 5K timed run, sponsored by MacEwen Petroleum, had 254 runners participate in the event. Runners were given a participation medal when crossing the finish line that was sponsored by Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers. The run timing was sponsored by Dr. Christy Natsis & Associates and medals were given to the following runners in the following categories:
Male:
1-12 – 1st place – Henry Bursey
13-24– 1st place – Ethan De Jong
25 – 34 – 1st place – Stuart Macpherson
35 – 49 – 1st place – Cameron Dube
50 – 64 – 1st place – Brian O’Malley
65+ – 1st place – Ron Sauer
Overall Male:
1st – Stuart Macpherson
2nd – Sam Agnew
3rd – Ethan De Jong
Female:
1-12 – 1st place – Molly Liu
13 – 24 – 1st place – Ryan Johnston
25 – 34 – 1st place – Morgan Gallant-Miles
35 – 49 – 1st place – Camille-Audree Lefebvre
50 – 64 – 1st place – Patricia Kim
65+ – 1st place – Val Chafe
Overall Female:
1st – Ryan Johnston
2nd – Camille-Audree Lefebvre
3rd – Caitlin Cashubec
“This event celebrates our local heroes, whether that be your neighbour, your mother or local fireman we want to celebrate all the heroes that make our community such a great place to live. This event would not be possible without our incredible sponsors and community supporters!” says PRHF Community Fundraising Specialist, Leigh Costello.
This year’s Sponsors include:
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
MacEwen Petroleum
Bradley Law
Dr. Christy Natsis & Associates
myFM
Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers
Best Western Hotel Pembroke
Sabine Mersmann &
Jean Pierre Ledoux
Baker Tilly REO
Doran Sushi
Shae Larocque Roofing
The Blvd Pub Bar & Grill
Century 21 Aspire Realty
Make Space Storage
Campbell Monuments
SunSign Graphics
Precision Textiles
Ry J’s Climbing Adventures
Steven & Julie’s No Frills
Culligan Water
City of Pembroke
Brum’s Dairy
Poppa Milts Pumping Inc.
Combetek Multimedia
Laurie Serran – Frank Carroll Financial
Parkview Dental
Ritchie Feed & Seed
Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch
Pembroke Fitness Centre
Holiday Inn Express
Chuck’s Roadhouse
7th Heaven Sweets
The Brick Pembroke
Priceless Maintenance
Cassidy’s Moving & Storage
Bear Marketing
Pembroke Golf Club
Bennett Electric
Music Healing Veterans
Pembroke Professional Firefighters Assoc.
Tommy Serran – Frank Carroll Financial
Cork Culture
Frank’s Electric
Perri-Rae Boell – The
Co-operators
Ryan Pattinson – Royal Lepage
John A. Butler Photography
“We are looking forward to seeing our community again next year in support of their regional hospital. On behalf of the entire planning committee, we want to say thank you to each and every one who participated, sponsored, volunteered and donated,” says Event Chair, Scott Coombes.
Donations are welcome at any time and can be made by contacting the Foundation Office at (613) 732-2811, extension 7408 or by visiting www.prhfoundation.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Roger Martin, Executive Director
Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation
(613) 732-2811, extension 6223
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