Over $970,000 raised for charity at the 2018 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k
June 25, 2018
Dayna Pidhoresky takes the women's win and Kip Kangogo successfully defends his title for his 7th win of the event.
June 24, 2018 – VANCOUVER –More than 6,700 people took part in the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k, raising an estimated $970,000 for 70 local charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. This brings the grand total since 2007 to over $8 million.
“Thanks to the commitment of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge participants and the generosity and support of the people of Vancouver, we’ve seen our fundraising efforts make a meaningful impact in the community, year after year,” said Larry Clements, District Vice President of Vancouver and Richmond District at Scotiabank. “Scotiabank’s goal has always been to help create a better life for people in the communities we serve. That’s why we’re so excited to celebrate the 12th annual Scotiabank Charity Challenge during the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k.”
Lethbridge Alberta’s Kip Kangogo cruised to his 7th victory at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon, while Vancouver’s Dayna Pidhoresky had an impressive win over pre-race favourite Sasha Gollish.
Kangogo started out with an easy pace and took an early lead over a pack of 8 runners at the eight kilometre mark. He extended
his lead at Jericho beach and never looked back, clocking in at 1:07:24. He was able to hold on to the win by beating Vancouverite, Anthony Tomsich, who came in second with a time of 1:08:04. Calgary’s Benard Onsare, who is coming off a lengthy injury, was third with a time of 1:09:37. Dayna Pidhoresky, who took the women’s title with a time of 1:13:06, was able to hold off current series leader, Sasha Gollish with a time of 1:15:05. Cold Lake Alberta’s Emily Setlack was third with a time of 1:16:46.
Scotiabank believes in helping young people reach their infinite potential, and many organizations who take part in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge have a direct impact on our local youth. Young people are our future leaders and Scotiabank aims to help provide them with the skills and resources they need to succeed. This year’s top fundraising charity is Cassie & Friends, with 170 participants raising $215,000 to support juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.
For more highlights and complete race results, please visit www.vancouverhalf.com.