McBike held their annual Mother’s Day Fun Run to support the Canadian Diabetes Association and this year looks to be one of the largest turnouts on record.
“I think we have the record turnout this year, well over 150 people so far,” said Peter Krause of McBike in Smithers.
The annual event is another sure sign that summer is on the way and has always donated all the proceeds to the Canadian Diabetes Association. More than $1,200 was raised last year and Krause hopes to exceed that this year.
“One year we raised about $1,700 so I think this year we’ll be near or even over the $1,700 mark,” said Krause.
This year, with some of the biggest numbers in recent history, the donations are rolling in.
Although it’s a day to celebrate moms everywhere, there is still an underlying message of healthy active living to remain diabetes free.
“We want to have it as a fun run and get some good participation and because it’s a fundraiser for the Canadian Diabetes Association, we’re focusing on the support for diabetes and a lot of people come out just to walk and support it. It’s become a real family event.” Krause said.