“A Run To Remember” is an initiative of Homenetmen Toronto.  The 2 main objectives are to celebrate and honour the memory of our dear departed friends and to raise funds for a number of children’s charities.

 It is an idea which started a few years ago with a number of dedicated individuals who wanted to remember and celebrate the memory of their friends who unfortunately lost their battle with life and are missed by their family and friends on a daily basis.   

These individuals not only wanted to celebrate the memory of their family and friends in a very special way but they also wanted to make a positive impact and give something back to society.  With the help of the Armenian Community Centre and Homenetmen, they raised money for a number of children’s charities.  This year the focus is once again on children.

 Children are our future.  Whether it is through the Children’s Wish Foundation who are able to put a smile on a child’s face when they are surrounded by adversity and hopelessness, giving a child hope and a start in life through Sosse Kindergarden in Artzakh, assisting the education of children through the A.R.S. Day School or providing recreational facilities and programs for children through Homenetmen, “A Run To Remember” will help to make all these things possible. 

This year is the 90^th Anniversary of Homenetmen and “A Run To Remember” will be proudly honouring and running in memory of all our Homenetmen members in Toronto who have passed away and are no longer with us.  These individuals have made a significant contribution to Homenetmen and the community over the years and have touched all our hearts and helped to make us better individuals.  Celebrating their memory is something that we will always cherish.   

I am sure that all your family and friends will want to participate to honour the memory of all our Homenetmen members who are so dear to us and at the same time help to put a smile on the faces of all children and to make the world a better place for them. 

“I can’t explain the incredible feeling I get when I am running to honour the memory of my friends.  I feel a special closeness that they are by my side and running with me.  When my body is tired and telling me to slow down and stop, they are there to pick me up and give me the energy I need to finish the race.  As we cross the finish line I can hear them say “Thanks for being with me”.   

Sam Manougian, a 2-time cancer survivor and a member of “A Run To Remember” organizing committee.

 Come and Join Us.