This one’s primarily for people who will be in Toronto on September 10 – I’ll move it to the Toronto forum in a day or two, but I want to make sure it’s widely read… The Toronto Vegetarian Association is looking for participants in the Amazing Vegetarian Food Race, part of this year’s fab-dabulous Vegetarian Food Fair. Want a shot at cool prizes while helping out the Daily Bread Food Bank? Read on…First off, here’s the PR copy:
The 21st annual Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair, the largest of its kind in North America, is taking place this year at Harbourfront Centre on September 9, 10, and 11. The Toronto Vegetarian Association is showcasing an exciting variety of sensational vegetarian speakers, and unique vegetarian food and products. For the first time at the fair, the Amazing Vegetarian Food Race will be taking place. This will be a great way to raise money, food, and awareness for the Daily Bread Food Bank.
The Daily Bread Food Bank is more than just a food bank. They have over 30 employees and hundreds of volunteers. The Daily Bread is a busy warehouse with a responsibility for getting food to thousands of families across the GTA each week, and also to raise awareness about the issues affecting their clients. There are 175,000 people relying on food programs each month in the GTA, and 66,500 of them are children. So come out and help your fellow man/woman, and have fun doing it!
The race will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at the Vegetarian Food Fair. To get involved you must be 18 years of age or older, and be in teams of two. Teams will be given donation forms, and raise money from sponsors. At the race, they will be given hints to find the correct vendors to buy products from for the food bank. Also, there will be many fun challenges that must be completed, and a designated check- point. This is a race against time, but also a game of skill, with great prizes to be won. If you are interested in competing in The Amazing Vegetarian Food Race, we will have information booths set up at Taste of the Danforth, on August 6, at 2:00; and the China Town Festival, on August 13 and 14. You can also contact Katie at admin@veg.ca.
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I contacted Katie for more information, and here’s what else I’ve learned:
* While the event is free, you need to raise money from sponsors prior to the race ($60-100)
* Depending on the number of people involved, it should take 2-4 hours to complete.
* The event takes place at the food fair, so you don’t need a helicopter to win.
* Contestants get a t-shirt!
* Ties will be settled with veggie trivia, so remember, carrots are orange!
Once again, to get an entry form, contact Katie at admin@veg.ca.
