The public is being invited out to the third annual run that honours a fallen RCMP officer.
Burnaby RCMP are once again hosting and supporting the Adrian Oliver Memorial Run.
The run takes place Saturday (Nov. 14) at 11 a.m. at Deer Lake Park. This year’s run will be a five- or 10-kilometre run followed by a barbecue, silent auction and 50-50 draw.
Oliver was an RCMP officer in Surrey in 2012 when he was killed in a car crash.
During that time, members of the Oliver family, including his father who is also a member of the RCMP, were welcomed by Honour House.
Honour House in New Westminster is a place for recovery for first responders, Canadian Forces members, veterans and their families. They can stay free of charge while visiting the Vancouver area to receive medical care and treatment.
“Those who knew Adrian, knew he loved being a Mountie not only for the excitement but because he wanted to give back and make a difference,” his dad Joe Oliver said in a statement. “I can think of no better way for Adrian’s legacy to live on than to support Honour House through his Memorial Run.”
Last year, about 300 people came out for the run, raising nearly $17,000 for Honour House.
In the first year, about 200 people took part in the run.
To take part, register online at www.honourhouse.ca or www.runningroom.ca (click on events tab). Check-in and registration on the day will take place at Burnaby RCMP detachment at 6355 Deer Lake Pl. from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
