On Saturday, August 27, the morning of Bowfest, an event previously known as Run for the Ferry will take place with a new cause as its thrust.
Run for Rwanda is being hosted and produced by the Butler Family of Bowen Island. Margaret Butler, now living in Boston, grew up on Bowen Island. The daughter of educators Hilary and Robin Butler, Margaret has developed a passion for the people of Rwanda and, as a result, she now runs the Komero Project, an organization formed to help girls pursue secondary education when they have the desire to do so, but lack the resources. The word Komero means to "be strong and have courage."
In order to make the run flow, organizers are looking for volunteers. Help is particularly needed at the stations on the trails. Anyone interested in lending a hand, particularly those who have done the same job in the past, should call Heather Couthart at 9907 or Hilary Butler at 2315.
Sponsors are organizing snacks, drinks and printed materials. Financial donation to augment RFR's budget can be arranged by calling Hilary Butler.
