The entire Lasalle Secondary School community has once again rallied together to blaze trails for fitness at Finlandia.
Some 150 people gathered Sept. 24 for the seven-kilometre walk from the school in New Sudbury to Finlandia Village in Minnow Lake. Upon arrival, residents lined the streets to greet participants and cheer them on. Staff and students have become a driving force behind this fundraiser. To date, more than $130,000 has been raised for fitness equipment, outdoor trails and signage, as well as a gardening project at the Village.
“On behalf of staff and students, I would like to thank members of the community who continue to support this important work,” said Rivard Gobbo. “We sincerely appreciate every dollar donated, as our students work to promote active living at all stages of life.
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