{"id":59436,"date":"2025-10-18T13:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=59436"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T16:00:35","slug":"cobequid-foundation-walk-run-raises-more-than-27000-for-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=59436","title":{"rendered":"Cobequid Foundation walk\/run raises more than $27,000 for healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"alignnormal\">[metaslider id=&#8221;56506&#8243;]<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LOWER SACKVILLE:<\/strong> The Cobequid Health Centre Foundation extends their sincerest thanks to everyone who supported the 32nd Annual Walk Run for the Health of Our Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Sunday, September 28, 2025, the Cobequid Foundation welcomed community members to celebrate the incredible impact the Cobequid Centre continues to have on local healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s event raised $27,751 toward funding a Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Booth for Respiratory Services at the Cobequid Community Health Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This essential equipment allows for the early diagnosis and monitoring of lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis. Your support means patients in our community will have better access to care close to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\">[metaslider id=&#8221;56179&#8243;]<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\">[metaslider id=&#8221;56526&#8243;]<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/556036348_1286660520170581_7853049403234492626_n-e1760802939129.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/556036348_1286660520170581_7853049403234492626_n-e1760802939129.jpg 600w, https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/556036348_1286660520170581_7853049403234492626_n-e1760802939129-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of those attending the walk\/run. (Submitted photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Cobequid 5km Walk Run brings the community together while raising funds for priority<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>medical equipment for the Cobequid Community Health Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur Foundation is grateful for everyone who walked, ran, donated, and volunteered to make this year\u2019s event such a success,\u201d said Stacey Chaoman, president and CEO of the foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYour generosity and community spirit help ensure that patients can continue to receive exceptional care close to home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizers are looking forward to seeing everyone again at next year\u2019s Walk Run as we continue to take steps toward a healthier future together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cobequidfoundation.ca\">www.cobequidfoundation.ca<\/a> or contact Cassandra Collett at (902) 869-6548.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Signup for The Laker News daily free email newsletter at: <\/em><\/strong>https:\/\/thelakernews.weebly.com\/newsletter.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\">[metaslider id=&#8221;56530&#8243;]<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOWER SACKVILLE: The Cobequid Health Centre Foundation extends their sincerest thanks to everyone who supported the 32nd Annual Walk Run for the Health of Our Community. 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