Students from the St Clement’s Run team received a special surprise when they collected  their award at the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure 2009 – the guest presenters were the Jonas Brothers!

 

Since 2004, St. Clement’s School has been the top fundraising school for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. This year, we also set a new school record for the number of participants! Our team was 240 members strong and we raised $27,000.00. On October 2, 2009, the entire school showed their support by wearing pink. Everyone outfitted themselves in their finest pink clothing and donated $2.00 toward the school team.

My mother is a breast cancer survivor. This year she ran with her two grandchildren, my son and daughter. As a family, we have been participating in the Run ever since she was diagnosed six years ago.

The Run is a great opportunity for the entire school community – students, parents, alumnae, staff, family members and pets – to participate together for an amazing cause.

At the closing ceremonies, the team heard a rumour that the Jonas Brothers were there, but we had no idea if it was true let alone that they would be presenting us with our award! One student who had the opportunity to hug the brothers was clearly overwhelmed as she stood on stage, whipping tears from her eyes. For me, meeting two of the Jonas Brothers was the perfect ending to a wonderful day. I was particularly excited to see the expression on my children’s faces as I accepted the award!

I wish to thank all the participants and everyone who donated to the school team and such a great cause.

Hilary Adamson, St. Clement’s School Staff