It’s all for the kids.
Delta firefighter Reid Taylor is once again making a dash for cash in support of BC Children’s Hospital.
A 10-year veteran of the department, Taylor has run the 40-yard dash in full firefighting turnout gear for the past three years, raising more than $20,000 in the process. The run portion of the fundraising effort will take place on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the fire hall in Ladner.
Before that, the Abbotsford resident will be hosting a fundraising dinner at the Abbey Road Tap-House and Restaurant (1851 Sumas Way, Abbotsford) on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $20 for a burger and a beverage of your choice. There will also be a silent auction and raffle draw with more than $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs as well as a 50/50 draw and other door prizes. All proceeds from the night will go towards BC Children’s Hospital.
“I have done this over the past years because charitable work is an extremely important part of being a firefighter,” said Taylor. “As a father of two sons, I'm happy I can use this unique fundraiser to help support our local children's hospital. The support from everyone has been outstanding over the years and with a lot of work, I'm sure we can hit $15,000 for BCCH this year.”
Taylor was inspired to begin this fundraising campaign by the RunRichRun initiative where popular NFL Network host Rich Eisen runs the 40-yard dash in a suit and tie at the NFL Combine, a week-long event in March in which NFL scouts get a chance to work out the top U.S. college football players in preparation for the NFL Draft in April.
Eisen completes the dash each year in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Tennessee. The NFL Network donates $1 to St. Jude for every use of the hashtag #RunRichRun and #StJude up to $25,000 and Eisen encourages others to do the same and post videos of their dash on social media.
To find out more about Taylor’s fundraising campaign click here.
