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 27 | Carol Patterson | $27.80 |
| May 27 | Elaine and Don Winkler | $27.80 |
| May 27 | Delphine Hasle | $25.00 |
| May 25 | Marilyn Savage | Undisclosed amount |
| May 25 | Lindsey | $17.07 |
| May 20 | Denis Fairhead & Ruth McMahon | $108.31 |
| May 20 | Terri Hanley | $20.00 |
| May 19 | Lillian Gradiadei | $20.00 |
| May 13 | Rejeanne Fairhead | $40.00 |
| May 13 | Susan Davies | $10.00 |
