IN LESS than four months, Bathurst’s runners and walkers will hit the pavement for the 2011 Edgell Bathurst Jog.
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This year’s event is expected to emulate the success of 2010, in which a record 1500 participants completed the eight-kilometre track.
Several local charities have since benefited from that success. Almost $12,000 in donations were distributed by the Edgell Bathurst Jog committee recently.
The Bathurst and District Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), Lifeline Central West, CanAssist Bathurst, the 2BS Christmas Miracle Appeal, Bathurst Early Childhood Intervention, Central West Care “Cafe” and headspace were the major beneficiaries of last year’s jog, each receiving a cheque for $1000.
Committee chairman Lou Shehade said his team had a tough time deciding between the causes.
“We try to select different charities each year to share the donations around,” Mr Shehade said. “Over the years it’s been great to see the jog helping our community.”
The Edgell Bathurst Jog is an iconic, not-for-profit community event. The 36th annual jog is set to take place this year on September 11.
Mr Shehade said the committee endeavoured to donate excess money raised on race day to local organisations.
“The committee is grateful to be able to give a little help back to these organisations who continue to provide assistance to those who need it in our community,” he said. While seven major donations were made across the community, a number of smaller donations were delivered to local service clubs, including Rotary, Lions, Masons, Girl Guides, Scouts, Quota, Eglinton Volunteer Rural Fire Service, St John’s Ambulance, Bathurst SES, The Scots School and Glenray Industries.
