Masjid Baitur Raḥmān Vancouver, British Columbia - Ahmadiyya ...

Run for VaughanFarhan Khan, Chairman Run for VaughanOn March 26, 2013, the Run for Vaughan’sChair, Farhan Khan, and Director ofFinance, Nadeem Mahmood, presented a$45,000 cheque from the proceeds of the2012 campaign to the Vaughan HospitalFoundation. Altaf Stationwala, thePresident and CEO of Mackenzie HealthHospitals was also present to accept thecheque.This presentation took place in front ofthe existing Mackenzie Health Hospitalin Richmond Hill, which is the partnerhospital of the future Vaughan hospitalto be constructed close to Bai’tul Islam inMaple, Ontario.Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamā‘at Canadabeing the main organizer of the ‘Run forVaughan’ has been arranging this annualrun/walk since 2003 in the City ofVaughan and has helped to raiseapproximately $400,000 for the hospital.The Run has gained support from alllevels of government, from variousbusinesses and from citizens of Vaughan& Toronto. The Run has had great successover a short period of time. The eventattracts close to 1,000 participants eachyear, of which over half are from outsidethe Jamā‘at. All Tanzeem includingAnsar, Lajna, and Khuddam participate.Khuddam have always provided fantasticvolunteer efforts by bringing upwardsof 150 Khuddam to help run the event.Lajna have at times provided wonderfulfundraising efforts as well.Since its inception the Run has startedand finished on the Bai’tul Islamproperty. Last year, on May 27, 2012,for the first time the Run took place atVaughan’s premier tourist attraction,Canada’s Wonderland. The Run servesas a showcase to the citizens of Vaughanof the community work that Jamā‘atmembers perform. It also helps to createa positive image of Ahmadiyyat andIslam.The Run has raised to date approximately$400,000 for the future hospital and hasdonated the proceeds to the associatedVaughan Hospital Foundation.The 9th Annual Run for Vaughan will be held onSunday, September 29th at Canada’s Wonderland.To get involved as a volunteer, committeemember or to help fundraise, please send an email toFarhan Khan at farhan@runforvaughan.com24 Run for Vaughan