Streetfront Alternative

Today, 8 of our awesome marathon team members went to Rackets and Runners on Oak Street and West 23rd to get outfitted with brand new running shoes. Rackets and Runners has partnered with New Balance Canada to provide running shoes to our Streetfront students.

The kids were so excited to get outfitted by professional staff, who evaluated their specific needs and set them up with amazing New Balance running shoes. After months of training on anything but proper footwear, the kids couldn’t believe what real shoes felt like.

Thanks again to Rackets and Runners and New Balance Canada for investing in the futures of disadvantaged youth. We’ll make you proud when we knock the Seattle Marathon out of the park.

On the line were: 1st place – $10 Subway gift certificates for each member of the team. 2nd Place – movie passes for each member. 3rd place – each member of the group receives a 5 pack of juice (the students call them “bricks”).

The stakes were high and 6 teams took to battle. After planning; cutting; cleaning and dressing – it came down to the slightest of margins between the teams. The kids had a great time trying to come up with the best design. Happy Halloween kids!!! Be safe!!!

Streetfront took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather to get to the top of Mt. Seymour. Wonderful conversations were had by all as they reached the summit. The students were amazed to see such magnificent views of the Coastal Mountains.