PMC-Sierra Science Fair Fun Run Raises $50,000

Money Raised Will Advance Science and Technology Education in BC

The ninth annual PMC-Sierra Science Fair Fun Run raised $50,000 and attracted almost 1,300 runners on Sunday, May 25, 2008. To date, the run has raised over $360,000 for The Dr. Michael Smith Science Fair Endowment in support of Science Fair programs across British Columbia.

The largest timed 5K run in B.C., the PMC-Sierra Science Fair Fun Run has received generous support from Vancouver’s leading companies and institutions, including representatives from the hi-tech, biotech, financial, and legal community, as well as, local universities and schools. After the Run, participants enjoyed free giveaways, live entertainment, face painting for children and free admission to the TELUS World of Science.

“Encouraging students to participate in science fairs lays the groundwork for the next generation of scientists to reduce the effects of global warming, find a cure for cancer or even set up a colony on Mars,” says Patti Leigh, Executive Director of the Science Fair Foundation of B.C. “The students and the Foundation are thankful for the money raised by participants and sponsors of the PMC-Sierra Science Fair Run Fun.”

In 2009, the PMC-Sierra Science Fair Fun Run will celebrate its tenth anniversary, as well as, the success of B.C.’s youth in the science and technology sector.

If you would like to get involved with the PMC-Sierra Science Fair Fun Run, please visit our website at http://www.sciencefairs.ca/funrun/index.html.

About the Science Fair Foundation of BC

The Science Fair Foundation supports science education through the science fair program to foster curiosity and build for the future. The Science Fair Foundation of British Columbia (SFF BC) is a non-profit, charitable organization incorporated in February 1998 to support and promote science fair activity in British Columbia. The Foundation is committed to ensuring ongoing financial support in order to build a stronger and more visible Science Fair Program throughout the province. To learn more about the Foundation please visit http://www.sciencefairs.ca.
Contacts

PMC-Sierra Inc.
Angela St. Amour, 604-415-6671
angela_stamour {at} pmc-sierra(.)com