What’s better than a long run on a beautiful day? Well, not much unless of course, your run is helping to clean the air and to make life better for future generations.
Trees for Life is an environmental charity partnering with the Canada Running Series to support their goals of zero-waste and reducing the environmental impact of their races. Planting more trees with the support of CRS race participants makes sense. These trees help runners breathe easier by purifying and cooling the air and creating shade, among many other benefits.
Trees for Life is a national charity that helps communities achieve their urban tree planting and leafy canopy goals. We aim to make Canada healthier by supporting tree planting where we live, work, and play. Each situation is unique, and we’re flexible so the help we provide may be with funding, advice, materials, or expertise.
We are grateful to the CRS community for their ongoing support. 2024 is our third year with CRS and we’re excited to have our biggest team the Acorns, registered for this October’s TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon and 5K. Our team members find inspiration in different ways: From battling cancer; to Guinness World Record attempts; to father-daughter bonding; and more!
This year’s Green Bib program and ongoing runner generosity means over $65,000 has been raised to date! These funds have supported the planting of over 33,000 trees and shrubs in Toronto’s watershed, including sites along and near the race route. These plantings support biodiversity while protecting the Lake Ontario shoreline from climate impacts, plus the trees offset some of the carbon emissions generated by the race.
Thanks to everyone who is running with and for the Acorns; and those who have donated It’s great knowing our team is getting healthy by training for the race and so is the environment through the work we do.
Thanks for doing your part. Every step you take is helping to raise funds for a great cause, and together, we are making a difference for our environment through sport!
