This year, the Science Fair Fun Run has gone virtual as ! With over 470 participants to date, they are inviting all science fair participants, supporters and enthusiasts to join them and support science fairs throughout BC and the Yukon.

From April 15 they have been logging their activity and collecting kilometres to make their way around BC and Yukon. So far the group has collectively travelled more than 59,447.50 km and raised more than $47,788.38. The event is a fundraiser for The Science Fair Foundation BC, with funds earmarked to make science fairs more accessible, breaking barriers for those who might not otherwise be able to take part.

This year鈥檚 theme is the 鈥�80s and they鈥檙e headed back to the days of big hair, neon, sweatbands and leg warmers. As Olivia Newton-John would say, 鈥楲et鈥檚 Get Physical鈥� and Sweatin鈥� For Science is setting the pace in the knowledge race!

鈥淧articipation helps foster a sense of excitement and discovery for young people in S.T.E.A.M. while staying active and building community,鈥� said Madeleine Guenette, Executive Director of Science Fair Foundation BC.

Now more than ever, it鈥檚 important to connect and participants can gather colleagues to build culture and camaraderie with a corporate team or families can spend more quality time together and pledge to go for an evening walk together every night after dinner! Groups of friends can also connect virtually at a time when we can鈥檛 be together in person. Together, Sweatin鈥� for Science is making it possible for more kids to pursue their science dreams!

鈥淲e are so excited for our presenting sponsor, STEMCELL Technologies, to be on board with us for the 2021 fundraiser,鈥� said Guenette.

The virtual event wraps up with an awards ceremony and grand prize draw May 30. There is still plenty of time to join, donate to the cause or purchase themed swag from their.

All participants are encouraged to take photos 鈥榞etting their sweat on鈥� and tag #sweatinforscience