The second annual St. John Brebeuf Bear Brawl obstacle course race fundraiser took over the school’s field on a sunny Friday (May 12), with the main goal being to raise money for a new outdoor student courtyard.
Teams of six made up of staff, students and parents took on 12 obstacles for the event. The Abbotsford Police Department also had a team participating.
The second annual St. John Brebeuf Bear Brawl obstacle course fundraiser going down today.
— Ben Lypka (@BenLypka) May 12, 2023
Students are gathering pledges this year to fund a new student outdoor courtyard. 12 obstacles are located on the school’s field #Abbotsford pic.twitter.com/YjaO5RJkob
Obstacles included the slip and slide, tire wall, spool roll, mud crawl, climbing wall, the tunnel and more. All teams were timed and prizes were handed out for the fastest finishers.
Students were tasked to collect pledges in an effort to raise a goal of $40,000. All students who raised $150 won a mystery prize pack, those collecting $300 were given a newly-designed Bears spirit hoodie and each grade that raised $5,500 were awarded with a class pizza lunch.
In addition to the race course, there was a dunk tank which featured the opportunity to soak school principal Gianni Bittante. A concession was also offered for participants and observers to get food and drinks.
According to event organizers, the outdoor student courtyard will enhance students’ experience now and for generations to come.
For more information, visit stjohnbrebeuf.ca/bearbrawl.
