Posted: December 18, 2007

Athletics: 2007 A Record Fundraising Year At The Toronto Marathon

Toronto, ON – December 18, 2007 – The Toronto Marathon is proud to announce that over $1.3 million was raised for its affiliated charities in 2007. The 13th annual event took place on Sunday October 14, 2007, and over 10,000 people from 50+ countries participated in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Relay. The primary beneficiary for the event was the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Over 1,200 participants took part in the “5K Walk/Run for Cancer” at the 2007 Toronto Marathon, raising over $900,000 for cancer research. The newest charitable partner of the Toronto Marathon, Team Diabetes Canada, reported over $80,000 was raised by approximately 100 participants in their first year of affiliation with the event. Participants also raised funds and awareness for Hemophilia, Multiple Sclerosis, the Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA Canada), ORBIS Canada, Toronto Foundation for Student Success, Sanfilippo Children’s Research Foundation and various other organizations chosen by the participants. The Toronto Marathon is the largest and oldest marathon in Toronto, generating $15 million to the local economy each year. Over 10,000 participants from 55+ countries are expected to participate in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K or Relay on October 19, 2008. Since 1995, the Toronto Marathon has generated over $6.5 million for its various charitable partners including the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Hemophilia, Multiple Sclerosis, Canadian Diabetes, Toronto Foundation for Student Success, ICA Canada, ORBIS Canada and the Sanfilippo Children’s Research Foundation. Online registration for 2008 is now open at www.TorontoMarathon.com. Race day is Sunday October 19, 2008. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest