The Northern Lights Health Foundation is preparing for the ninth annual Hospital Bed Races coming up on September 19.
The fundraising event brings teams from across Wood Buffalo together for a combination of racing, costumes and friendly competition in support of local health care. The races will take place at the Syncrude Athletic Park in Fort McMurray.
Teams of four push a hospital bed carrying a 150-pound sandbag passenger along a 50-metre course. Teams compete in randomly drawn head-to-head heats, with each guaranteed at least two races before the fastest advance.
According to the Northern Lights Health Foundation, funds raised through this event and other initiatives help purchase medical equipment and support programs and services in the local area. “The Hospital Bed Races are more than just a community tradition,” said Chris Wilson, CEO and managing partner of Birch Mountain Enterprises.
“They provide a meaningful way to support the Northern Lights Regional Hospital and the essential care it offers to families, workers, and communities across Wood Buffalo.”
Teams can sign up for the race by contacting the Northern Lights Health Foundation.
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