Toronto, October 14, 2012. A successful day at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon was capped with a packed after-party where a cheque for $600,000 was presented to volunteers of The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. More than 650 runners and walkers raised over $600,000 for 51 areas at The Princess Margaret. Click here for details: http://pmhf3.akaraisin.com/Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=5011&mid=8.
Overall, more than 25,000 runners and walkers raised $3.7 million for 167 charities. The Multiple Myeloma team, consisting of more than 200 runners and walkers, raised $378,000 for the Molly and David Bloom Chair in Multiple Myeloma Research, above the target of $350,000.  Click here for details: http://pmhf3.akaraisin.com/Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=5012&mid=8.
Munira’s Team was pleased to raise $25,000 in support of the Bloom Chair. We would like to thank the 200+ donors who sponsored us and helped exceed our goal of $10,000. Thanks also to Noeleen Disney, Dr. Fareen Zaver, Inayah and Teju Dharsi, Zahir and Tasneem Bhanji, Parin Sunderji, Steve Allen, Shayne and Nagib for their efforts in raising these funds which will help researchers find a cure for Multiple Myeloma.
Below are a few pictures from the day, which started off rainy and wet, and ended with a delicious brunch at a packed after-party at Trattoria Mercatto in the Eaton Centre.
Additional pictures can be found on the MM5kWalk page on Facebook:Â http://www.facebook.com/mm5Kwalk
14 responses to “5K Run or Walk to Conquer Cancer a success!”
Hi Munira – I was going through my personal emails and found this one – you sent it to me when you heard that my husband had passed away…it said everything Here is me playing it forward 🙂
I Prayed for You Today
by Donna Fargo
I prayed for you today, gave thanks for your life,
wished you the best, asked the heavens to bless
you with good health and happiness. I sent you
good thoughts, surrounded you with hope and
faith and love. I asked your guardian angels to
protect you and keep you safe from any harm
and to blanket you with joy and contentment and
peace and prosperity.
I prayed for you today. I asked that you be guided
with wisdom to make choices to enhance your life
and the awareness to make changes that are in your
best interest. I wished for you a storehouse of
opportunities, the ability to meet your goals, and
the joy of your own approval and acceptance.
I wished for you your heart’s desire, every need met,
every prayer answered, and every dream come true.
I prayed for you today. I asked that you be prepared
for whatever life hands you or whatever you’re going
through. I asked that your spirit be strong and lead
you and guide you each step of the way down the path
you take. I asked the universe to confirm for you that
you are someone very special. I asked the earth to be
good to you, and I asked God to show you his perfect way.
I prayed for you today.
Cheers
Lynn. This brought me many memories. Thanks for paying it forward. I read the prayer aloud and it brought me many tears to my eyes and joy in my heart. Thank you! Munira
sorry missed the opportunity, i was out of town. inshallah will make it up next year.
We will look forward to having you participate next year! Munira
Congratulations on your accomplishment. One of the best parts about exercise out in the wet weather is how great you feel when you finish and get to reward yourself with a celebration inside where it’s dry and warm! Thanks for the update, and keep up the good work! All my love to everyone – Patti Kurgan
You are so right Patti. The after party was a great way to network and stay warm. All my love, Munira
Munira,
I am so happy for you! mashallah you look beautiful as always. You have so much support that is very encouraging and motivating!
Saira Nasirdin
I have come to realize quickly that nothing is possible without support. And I feel so blessed to have a wonderful community of support. Munira
Thank you so much for being a part of the Run or Walk to Conquer Cancer even in the rainy weather! A success indeed!
It was such a wonderful event, despite the weather. It was our pleasure and honour to be part of the event. Munira
wow, incredible!!!! good for you ! happy to see you smiling and especially with so many loving people around you! Mowla bless you all and you are always in out thoughts and prayers
Salome
It really was an energizing, inspiring event! Munira
Great going Mukhiani Munira, Mukhi Nagib, and the rest of “Munira’s Team”. We will hopefully join you in the walk next year. Let us know the dates.
Nazir & Yasmin Valani
It was an incredible event! The next walk is in June 2013. Thank you so much for your outstanding support. Munira