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Mud Run for our Lives raises funds for cancer patients

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By True North FM News Room

It’s about to get muddy.

The Stanton Hospital Foundation and CIBC are hosting the first ever Mud Run.

“Ultimately the intent of this event is to raise funds to help members of our community who have or will receive a cancer diagnosis, [they] receive the best care here in the NWT.” says Tiffany Hall, one the Mud Run organizers.

The Mud Run for our Lives will be on Sunday, September 10th at the Yellowknife Ski Club, starting from 8 am to 6 pm.

Read and Download the registration form here.

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