Help Kate raise money

Why I’m Running

I signed up for the Pride & Remembrance Run this year knowing one thing for sure - I am not a runner… at least, not yet.

Running has always been one of those things I’ve wanted to be. I love how it feels when I actually do it - the clarity, the energy, the sense of pushing past my own limits. But consistency? That’s been the challenge. The mental game, even more so.

So this is me deciding to lean into that challenge instead of avoiding it.

I’m starting this training pretty much from scratch, alongside an incredible group - Queer Run Club Toronto - where over 100 of us will be showing up, supporting each other, and building something bigger than just a race.

But this isn’t just about running a 5K. It’s about showing up for my community.

This year, I’m raising funds in support of organizations doing deeply important work for 2SLGBTQ+ people in Toronto:

CANVAS Arts Action Programs, helping build safer, more inclusive schools for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth

Casey House, providing compassionate, stigma-free healthcare and essential daily meals for people living with and at risk of HIV

The 519, creating vital spaces, services, and connection for queer and trans communities across generations

Pride and Remembrance Foundation, which helps fund a wide range of programs and services supporting 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada

Together, these organizations are helping create a world where people are safer, healthier, and more connected - and that’s something I’m proud to run for.

If you’re able to support, thank you. If not, cheering me on is just as appreciated - I’ll need it.