The flowers have been planted
to create a pink ribbon, symbol of the struggle to conquer
breast cancer. And the whole bed is a reminder to the public
of an upcoming event, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
CIBC Run for the Cure.
Locally the event is set for Oct. 5 in Centennial Park in
Moncton. Bathurst will also be staging a run this year,
on the same day at Coronation Park.
We often hear florists speak of the "language of flowers,"
but I can't recall any message in recent time that is more
poignant than the symbol of this flower bed blooming in
the heart of the city, spreading hope and inspiration. To
the creators, I tip my hat to a fabulous idea.
The Run for the Cure started in 1992 in Toronto with just
a small group of volunteers who managed that first year
to generate an amazing $85,000 for breast cancer research.
It has now become Canada's largest single-day, volunteer-led
fundraising event dedicated to breast cancer research, education
and awareness.
Last year 53 communities across Canada, including Moncton,
raised $170,000. Since the run started, the project has
generated more than $27 million for cancer research.
This Jones Lake garden, besides being a beacon of inspiration,
is also a signature garden for all those who wish their
gardening efforts would pay off later in the season. The
combination of begonias and ageratum is unbeatable.
This has been a particularly amazing year for begonias.
At my cottage, they are blooming now as never before, just
a bright profusion of colour that springs from the garden
to brighten a foggy morning or sparkle through a rainy afternoon.
If you need more information about the Run for the Cure
in Moncton call 386-3863 or e-mail monctonrunforthecure@hotmail.com.
The number to call for more information in Bathurst is 1-866-273-3223,
option 3, then 2.
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