CUSO-VSO is celebrating 50 years of volunteers by Paying it Forward with a fundraising event. Contribute to a world of solutions - walk, run, volunteer or give generously to our Run for the World team!

Run for the World will be participating in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on the 16th of October. If you would like to participate or support a runner/walker come see our pages on the Waterfront Marathon website.

On May 28-29th in the heart of downtown Ottawa staff, returned volunteers and international colleagues joined to rally before the start of the 5K race at Minto Park. 60 people participated in the Ottawa Race Weekend.   Our supporters ran, walked or volunteered - so far we have raised $19 000 and counting!

Theme balloons could be seen far and wide.  Participants got in the spirit wearing CUSO-VSO temporary tattoos and face paint while getting together for their run/walk. There are great photos of the day and events surrounding Race Weekend – to see more visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/cusovso/5790353826/in/set-72157626840719518.

A special thanks to Tracy Longacre who ran in solidarity from Namibia and Jean Van Wetter who ran in Tanzania! You both were an inspiration to us all to raise more funds and train hard.

Would you like to plan a run in your community, like Tracy did? Are you in North America or Overseas in placement? Email run@cuso-vso.org to share your ideas and get the support you need!