“Sully’s Monster Dash” being held to help London Children’s Health Foundation

A promotional poster for the Oct. 25 “Sully’s Monster Dash” 5K run/walk/wheel.

The family of an Amherstburg boy whose medical issues have seen him have to use a London hospital are giving back to that same medical organization.

Sully’s Monster Dash is being held at Holiday Beach Conservation Area in Amherstburg Oct. 25 with it being a 5K walk, run or roll with a Kids Dash also included as part of the morning. 

It is being organized by the Lowe family, with parents Brian and Kait having been asked to organize it for the London’s Children’s Health Foundation. Their son Sullivan, a.k.a. Sully, has had health issues much of his young life and has needed the use of the London hospital.

Brian noted that many families in Essex County and Windsor use the hospital as well.

“A few years ago, we did a benefit dinner for them at the AMA Sportsmen Association,” said Brian. “They reached out to us and asked us if we could organize a race for them.”

In addition to raising money for the London Children’s Health Foundation, they also want to raise the hospital’s profile locally.

Participants are encouraged to dress up for the event, as there will be costume contests for children and adults. Treat bags will also be awarded and there will be children’s activities for those whose parents are in the race. 

Cost for the 5K walk, run or roll is currently $45 but goes up to $50 after Oct. 5. The Kids Dash is $20 before Oct. 5 and $25 after that date.

Thanks to Canadian Tire, the Lowe family will be going up to London Oct. 20 with gift bags for their “reverse trick or treat,” an occasion where costumed doctors and nurses go to the kids and deliver candy and treats.

“We’ve got some really good businesses,” said Brian. “We’ve had a ton of businesses step up.”

Sponsors include Unifor Local 2458, the Rotary Club of Amherstburg, Greater Essex County Occasional Teachers Local of the Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario, the AMA Sportsman Club, Windsor Firefighter Association, Amherstburg Firefighters Association, Essex-Windsor EMS, Windsor Police, Farrera Income Tax, Parker’s Osteopathic, Dr. Peter DiPasquale and Associates, Megatel Corp., Families First Amherstburg, Sobeys Amherstburg, Kodiak Chemical Corporation and .Amherstburg Living Magazine.

Brian added the goal is to make Sully’s Monster Dash an annual event and the family wants to get as many people signed up this year as possible. 

“We have a great group of volunteers to help us,” he said. “Everyone wants to see it continue.”

WRACE will be doing the timing and people can sign up for the race through their website or through www.raceroster.com. 

“Sully’s Monster Dash” being held to help London Children’s Health Foundation

By Ron Giofu