We are happy to announce that we had a very successful "in-person" Run For Romania today! Over 40 people converged on West Deane Park in Etobicoke for the 7th annual 5km Run/Walk. We are so grateful for everyone's generosity & support. Stay tuned as plans are already underway for next year (May 2, 2026) as we hope to return to this same location! If you would still like to donate, this web page will be open for another week! If you'd like more information on Impact Romania and our work with Romanian orphans you can contact me by e-mail at: robertfukumoto19@gmail.com
Join families, friends and advocates in support of Impact Romania -
IN-PERSON in Central Etobicoke, Ontario or virtually in your community!
Welcome to the 7th annual Run for Romania! WE ARE BACK IN-PERSON!
Join us in Etobicoke on Saturday May 3, 2025 at 10am to run or walk in support of Impact Romania.
Please join us to run, walk or cheer on participants in person, or arrange your own run/walk in your community.
How it works
1. Sign up to run by yourself or with a team by clicking on the "Sign Up & Fundraise" button at the top right of this page.
2. Personalize your page. This page will allow you and others to make donations, leave messages and support your participation.
3. Encourage others to get involved as part of your team, or by inviting them to donate to your page. You can share your page by email and social media.
If you are not able to participate, please support this event by clicking "Donate" at the top right.
Thank-you for considering your participation as either a donor or participant!
If you have any questions, please e-mail Bob at robertfukumoto19@gmail.com or text/call me at 416-816 3815
This is a fun run/walk and not a timed or chipped event.
Register now to be part of our seventh run, jog or walk to raise awareness and support for Impact Romania.
Important event info Date: May 3, 2025 at 10AM for those who are able to participate that day in-person. Please arrive by 9:45am to sign in. If you are not able to join us in person, please feel free to organize a run/walk in your community on May 3 or anytime that week. Cost: Once you have signed up, you can donate the amount of your choice directly through your fundraising page. Please share the opportunity to contribute towards the fundraising for your run/walk with your loved ones and network. Tax receipts will be issued for all donations. Location : West Deane Park (Central Etobicoke) Distance: 5km run or walk. You can choose a shorter distance if you wish.
GET INVOLVED: Register here or on your friend's campaign by clicking 'Join the Team'. Give a gift or set a fundraising goal, and spread the word!
| Picture taken last month: Picture taken March 22:
Renderings of what the multi-purpose facility will look like when it's done:
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Our 2025 goal is to raise $25,000 to go directly towards the building of a new "multi-purpose facility". We have previously raised $150,000 over the last 3 years which is 50% of our goal of $300,000! This new building will create a safe and inclusive space for workshops, training, team building, family-style activities and events involving the hundreds of Romanian orphans, children and adults with exceptionalities that we minister to annually. The building itself will be fully accessible and open, with spacious bathrooms to accommodate participants with physical limitations. Construction has begun and is due for completion in late 2026!
The harsh reality in Romania is that individuals with special needs are the last people to receive needed help and support from the community and government. As a result, Impact Romania has increased their involvement with this special demographic in recent years. They have hosted a number of these special groups at the farm, and with the building of this new multi-purpose facility can host many more regularly. This new facility will enable Impact Romania t o reach more vulnerable individuals and show them God's love.
For those of you that are new here, Impact Romania is a remarkable Christian ministry that started in 2005. It is a partnership between the Canadian charity, International Teams of Canada, and the Romanian orphan foundation, “Pas cu Pas” (meaning “Step By Step”).
Want to know how we put your donations to work?
Check out how Impact Romania, a program of iTeams Canada, multiplied the impact of donor support to serve Ukrainians amidst Russian invasion:
Highlights
See all activity33Event Course & Location
The course will be clearly marked out with marshalls to guide along the way!
Please arrive at 9:15am giving yourself time to
park and check-in!
Warm up for the run with Johnny Fukumoto!
On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, (at 10am), we are hosting our "in-person" Run For Romania at West Deane Park in Etobicoke. Please plan to arrive around 9:30am to park your car and check in!
Event Info:
For those doing the run or walk on their own a virtual warm up will be available online.
PLEASE take pictures or videos of yourself participating in your run, walk or workout.
Do a light cool down, do some stretches and drink some water. You will deserve it!
Post Event
Upload your photos or videos to YOUR personal Virtual Run for Romania
page
1. Sign in to your page
2. Click on Update (in the
menu bar under your name)
3. Add pictures or upload
videos
4. Post
*Please take the time to do this step as our
goal is to have ALL participants share an image or video of their
virtual Run for Romania experience. If you have any problems please
feel free to Bob at 416-816-3815.
Additionally, if you post any pictures or videos to your Facebook (tag Impact Romania) and Instagram (tag Run for Romania) please tag us and use the hashtag #RUN4RO.
Connect with other members of our community virtually and congratulate them!
Please thank your supporters and fans and update them on your success with the event.
If you are not able to participate on the morning of May 6, please feel free to complete your run, walk, or workout anytime on the first week of May.
