Event Day Info
JOIN US FOR OUR 16TH ANNUAL EVENT!
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
JOIN US FOR OUR 16TH ANNUAL EVENT!
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
BRIGHT RUN 2023 – THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
MOST IMPORTANTLY WE HAVE MOVED TO CHRISTIE LAKE CONSERVATION AREA (1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, ON, L9E 5E2) FOR BRIGHT RUN 2023!
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Bring
- Rain gear, regardless of the forecast. Also, protect all electronic devices; resealable plastic bags work well.
- A hat, sunscreen and water bottle, as well as a backpack to carry your stuff, plus any purchases you make on-site.
- Some cash and credit/debit cards. There will be food and pink merchandise available for purchase, and you may be the highest bidder on some silent auction items.
- A wagon or stroller for young children.
- Your leashed, well-behaved dog. Remember to bring some poop bags too.
Don’t Bring
- Feather boas. They shed feathers that harm the conservation area’s natural environment. Try leis instead.
- Latex balloons
- Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards or scooters. Only medical mobility devices are permitted.
Parking
- There is ample parking on-site at the Christie Lake Conservation Area.
- Watch for our parking attendants for instructions.
- For patrons with Ontario Disability permits, we have reserved a number of spots on-site. We also have golf carts to help you travel from the main parking lot to the event.
When You Arrive…
- Check in at the New Registration area OR if you have already registered go directly to the Tshirt Pick Up area.
Drop off your pledge forms and donations when you get your Tshirt. - Visit the Penny Sale, Exhibits, Children’s area, Silent Auction, and Pink Gear.
- Get your pictures taken: SmartBooth, Team Photo Area and the Fido Foto Frame.
- Keep an eye out for some surprise visitors!
Safety Notes
- Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at a variety of locations on site. Be considerate of others during your walk, run or stroll. We want everyone to have a fun day.
- First aid volunteers (healthcare workers and nurses) will be strategically positioned along the trails as well as in the first aid tent. First aid responders can be identified by their light blue volunteer t-shirts as well as a black or blue backpack with the red first aid logo.
- Please follow all safety protocols as outlined by the Hamilton Conservation Authority.
We can’t wait to see you! Let’s have some BRIGHT, pink fun!
16th ANNIVERSARY BRIGHT RUN EVENT DAY PLAN
September 9, 2023
9:00
AM
Registration Area Opens
Complementary morning beverages available compliments of Café Domestique of Dundas
Silent Auction & Pink Gear/Penny Sale Tents Open
9:30
AM
Children’s Tent Opens
9:45
AM
Entertainment Begins
10:00
AM
Opening Ceremonies – Celebrate BRIGHT Run!
Hosted by Sunni Genesco of BOUNCE 102.9
Guest speakers include survivor spokesperson – Victoria O’Connor, Dr. Mark Levine, BRIGHT Run Research Chair – Dr. Ashirbani Saha, presenting partner LiUNA – Victoria Mancinelli, and VP of Research at Hamilton Health Sciences – Dr. Marc Jeschke
Warm up with Anne Marie Collingwood and the YWCA ENCORE program
10:30
AM
Ribbon Cutting
Walk/ Run Begins
11:30
AM
Walk/Run Ends
When you’ve finished your walk/run/stroll, enjoy lunch, available for purchase from our BBQ, Lady Glaze Doughnuts, Raw Roots and Kelly’s Frozen Treats
12:00
PM
Closing Ceremonies
Closing ceremonies hosted by Dr. Deanna Behnke-Cook and Dr. Jim Wright
Cheque presentation and the announcement of top fundraisers
Silent Auction Closes
Stay a while and enjoy an afternoon at the Conservation Area
A TYPICAL BRIGHT RUN DAY
There is a special spirit at the BRIGHT Run, an exhilarating feeling of excitement, hope and inspiration. It’s the day when we all come together after months of fundraising, it’s the day when the BRIGHT family shines its brightest for the best BRIGHT day of the year.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Before Event Day
- Give your fundraising one last push by asking family, friends, neighbours and coworkers to sponsor you.
- Remember to enter your cash and cheque donations to your online total.
Keep your eye on your email leading up to Saturday, September 9th, 2023 for event details!

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