President's Walk for United Way

November 14, 2013 - Melanie Groves

A special noon-hour walk with University of Victoria President Jamie Cassels in support of United Way will take place Wednesday, Nov. 20. People of all fitness levels are invited to participate for a mid-day break.

“UVic is a strong supporter of the United Way, an organization whose work is so valuable to the health and well-being of the people of Victoria,” says President Cassels. “Our UVic campaign relies on the generosity of UVic faculty, staff and students, and I am very proud of our tradition of giving. Working together we can make a tremendous difference in the lives of so many people in our city, providing not only skills and resources but also hope for a better future.”

The walk starts at 12 p.m. from the Student Affairs Plaza, located between McKinnon Gym and the UVic Bookstore/Campus Services building. The route will follow 2.3–kilometer Ring Road.

Last year, the UVic community raised more than $250,000 for United Way, from individual pledges and on-campus fundraising events. The 2013 UVic campaign has brought in nearly $160,000 to date, with the goal of helping United Way reach their target of $6 million. Information about the campaign is available at www.uvic.ca/unitedway.

United Way Greater Victoria is focusing on three impact areas this year: supporting kids and youth with resources to grow up healthy; building individuals’ financial stability and independence as pathways out of poverty; and developing people’s capacity to care for themselves and their families.

The Nov. 20 president’s walk follows a series of runs initiated by President Cassels in September, encouraging everyone on campus to enjoy an active, healthy living style.

Other upcoming United Way events

On Nov. 19 in the University Centre lobby, find unique, handmade gifts by UVic artisans at the annual Hearts & Hands Craft Fair.
The 19th annual UVic Libraries Book Sale takes place Nov. 19 to 21 in the SUB’s Michèle Pujol Room.
Tickets are available now for That Chemistry Show, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Bob Wright Centre, room A150. UVic Ticket Centre.