Several representatives from Sutton Group were among the 45,000 enthusiastic walkers and runners in the Vancouver Sun Run recently. This is Canada’s most popular 10-km race for good reason – the routes feature breathtaking views of English Bay, Stanley Park and the Burrard Inlet.
Entry fees support the Vancouver Sun Raise-a-Reader campaign and programs for B.C.’s amateur athletes. Participants also have the option to pledge additional funds to several other charities.
In the 2.5-km run, Sutton entered a team of six: Jon Chung, Melissa Mungall, Carla Brown, Vanessa Campagnolo, Scott Shaw and Vic Jang. In the 10-km event, a second Sutton Sun Run team included more than 20 Realtors from across the Lower Mainland.
From left: Jon Chung, Melissa Mungall, Carla Brown, Vanessa Campagnolo, Scott Shaw and Vic Jang.
“This was a great corporate team-building event and it was nice to get together in an informal setting for a good cause,” says Melissa Mungall, a representative from Sutton Group Realty Services Head Office. “The 2.5-km run was fun and accessible to people with all different levels of fitness. We’re planning to participate again next year.”
Although not designed as a charity event, the run has donated approximately $2.4 million in proceeds for important causes since its inception 30 years ago.
