My team
Why I'm Running...
At 95 years young, I am walking 5km with my friend Marie to support exceptional care for the residents at Perley Health!
95-year-old Rejeanne Fairhead participated in her first road race after being encouraged by her friend Marie. She completed the Ottawa 5km at Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2022 walking in Keds, which set a new national record for women’s 95+ 5k speed at 58:52 minutes!
This year, at 96, Rejeanne aims for the world record with a new pair of running shoes, a training plan, and a supportive community to back her up. The current world record for women’s 95+ is 55:48 minutes, set by American Betty Lindberg at the Atlanta Peachtree 5K in 2022.
Ultimately, Rejeanne wants to inspire others to stay active, especially as they age, and looks forward to participating in the run with her friends and family. “I'm going to go for the record, but if I don't hit it, I will still enjoy the race and get others to do it. My priority is to support the Perley and encourage others to get out there and do something with their lives.”
Donate to help Rejeanne raise money for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2022’s fundraising campaign.
See Me Care!
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Carolyn Vollicks | $54.63 |
| May 28 | Glenn Wright | $108.31 |
| May 28 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 28 | Sharon and Tom Smeltzer | $27.80 |
| May 27 | Louise and Mike Fairhead | $27.80 |
| May 27 | Lily Walker | $54.63 |
| May 27 | Lynn Sones | $54.63 |
| May 27 | Susanne Reid | $54.63 |
| May 27 | Courtney Fennell and Family | $54.63 |
| May 27 | Bernadette Lee-Wo | $50.00 |
