Each August, a remarkable event transforms the town of Neustadt, Ontario. Hundreds of dedicated runners, spanning decades of ages, participate in the Colleen Lantz Memorial Run 4 Youth. The race day is a sight to behold with runners, volunteers, service clubs and townspeople all participating in support of this amazing effort. Each year, the Race Committee selects a Community Youth Organization as the recipient for pledges and donations raised by this event.

            The South Grey Bruce Youth Literacy Council is grateful to have been considered as the 2010 Run 4 Youth sponsored organization and has received the generous donation of $8,000. from race proceeds. These funds will directly support our Volunteer Tutor Program which supports youth who are struggling with their learning. We are most thankful to Alecia Lantz, Race Director and her wonderful core committee who work throughout the year on this mammoth project. As well we must thank the kind sponsors – Gay Lea, New Life Mills Employee Association, TD Bank, Runners’ Den, and BDO, as well as the many generous donors who pledged in support of the runners. The energy of the volunteers was phenomenal and only matched by the fine weather of the Race Day.