The annual Colour Walk benefitting the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society will wrap up on Saturday.
Each year, Prince George residents are encouraged to “Walk 100K in the month of May” in support of Hospice in the community, with the fundraiser culminating in a big event.
“We have so many teams that have been walking and supporting fundraising for our hospice,” said Hospice Spokesperson Alicia Fitzpatrick.
“We are well over half way of our mark right now in pledges, that is fantastic. The teams, they’ve just been walking and sharing their stories and raising awareness, as well as the needed funds for Home Hospice.”
Fitzpatrick said they’re hoping for a big day on Saturday to hit their $50,000 goal.
“They come and have the fun and enjoy the celebration of life in colour and if they haven’t had the chance to donate, we have the means to help them donate to Hospice,” she said.
This year’s event has been moved to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, after being held previously in the CN Centre parking lot.
“We do have a dunk tank where people can nominate somebody that they want to dunk, and for five bucks you get three chances to soak them,” Fitzpatrick said.
“We’re trying to get a carnival-type theme, so we have lots of games and prizes and Bell E. Buttons the clown, he’s coming back, we have bouncy castles.”
Fitzpatrick added one of the walking teams, Deuces Wild, will be performing live on the stage as well.
“We really just want to encourage anybody who has been supported by Hospice in any way to come on down to the park, show their support, wear white, get colourful, and make that $50,000 goal.”
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