There are many people and local businesses that helped make Season 2 of the Amazing Race: North York a fun and successful event. Thank you to each of them! Our sponsors included:

• Tim Horton’s at 370 Steeles Avenue West – gift baskets
• SilverCity Yorkdale – movie passes and free popcorn
• Cineplex Odeon Sheppard Grande – movie passes
• Boston Pizza at 180 Rimrock Road – gift certificate
• Bob & Ruth Keller – Toronto FC tickets and scarves
• JDS Insurance – Blue Jays’ tickets
• three clothing – staff t-shirts

Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of young people in North York. Thank you!

A great success!! The Amazing Race: North York Season 2 was a great success this past Saturday, May 10, 2010. Over 30 racers braved gale-force wind and torrential downpours to traverse across North York, participating in various challenges against the young people with whom Youth Unlimited works. Racers played dodgeball in Flemingdon Park, discovered our vision at Jane-Sheppard, located community murals in Jane-Finch, pitched business ideas to our Blueprints panel, decoded batiks with the Sketch & Believe girls, played Wii against Hoop 2 Hope youth and had to do a role play for SkillStream youth. Although everyone ended the day wet and cold, their enthusiastic spirits could not be dampened.

Thank you to all the Racers! Sponsorship pledges are still coming in, but we have raised over $4,000 of the staff and ministries of YU in North York. Thank you to all those who contributed for their generosity in helping young people reach their full life potential.

Book off your calendars for the Amazing Race 2011 in May!

The Amazing Race: North York is fast approaching! Everything you need to know can be found here. We are excited about a new feature for this year’s participants – you can sponsor individual YU North York staff members! As you seek out sponsors for your participation in the Amazing Race, you can choose to designate 50% of the monies you raise to a specific YU North York’er.

Register now!!

The Amazing Race: North York is back for Season 2. Save the date!! On May 8, 2010, competitors from across the city will join together to raise funds and awareness for YU North York’s ministries. More info to come soon.