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i Run & Rock / United by Trauma

         iRun and Rock / United by Trauma event was developed by a group of volunteers that work the front lines of emergency services on the streets and in the hospitals.

After learning that Newmarket MPP Frank Klees’ efforts to pass a bill to recognize “First Responders Day” lost momentum when Parliament was prorogued in the fall of 2012, these volunteers decided to take action themselves.

This event is completely organized by volunteers with proceeds being dedicated to PTSD research in emergency services, and continued outreach within the first responder community. The proceeds are controlled by a grant application system administered solely by the i Run & Rock Organization, and will be awarded solely for research related to PTSD in first responders.

The goal of iRun and Rock / United by Trauma is two-fold.  First to publicly recognize the sacrifice all members of our emergency services, first responders, military and their families make when choosing to serve their communities and country.  Secondly,  to educate these members, their families, and the community that emergency personnel don’t only place themselves in harm’s way physically, but more often emotionally and psychologically.  Statistics show the devastating effects of Operational Stress Injuries such as PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders have on these dedicated professionals that have chosen trauma as their trade.

Though their uniforms may be different, their cultures are very parallel as they will always be united in trauma.  They witness more hurt, sadness, death, and horror in one shift than most people see in an entire lifetime as they unselfishly perform their duties in times of crisis.; however, these scenes, sounds, smells, and images are branded into their minds forever….even for the most hardened veterans.

iRun and Rock / United by Trauma wants to initiate a cultural shift in first responders, emergency workers, and their organizations to reduce the stigma surrounding operational stress injuries, and to start teaching the importance of emotional survival with the same enthusiasm in which each profession teaches physical survival.

The inaugural iRun and Rock event is graciously sponsored by PACE Savings and Credit Union.

It will be held on Saturday June 1st at the Ray Twinney Sports Complex in Newmarket, Ontario.

The event will consist of a 1/5/10km run, Full Battle Rattle team event, followed by a concert inside the Ray Twinney Complex.

Registration and donations can be completed online on our website at www.irunandrock.ca

The concert will showcase various 1st responder bands to be followed by our headlining band Glass Tiger There will also be several “special guest” appearances that you will not want to miss!

Event Timeline

June 1/2013

09:00   Registration

11:00    Run starts

13:00   Full Rattle Battle Team Event

14:00   Concert Starts

18:00   End of Event

Education will be delivered throughout the event