Run for Joy honours Sarah's legacy with charity race success
Dozens of runners gathered on April 26 for the annual Run for Joy event. The race honours Sarah Joy Short, a young woman who passed away in 2016 at just 22 years old. Since its start, the event has raised over $20,000 for a children’s charity.
Sarah Joy Short spent three summers working at Camp Hurontario before her death. Friends and family wanted to keep her memory alive while supporting a cause she cared about. In 2019, Emily Litt, a close friend of Short’s, helped launch the first Run for Joy. That year, more than 100 people took part.
The event now raises money for the Toronto Star’s Fresh Air Fund. This charity gives grants to camp programs for children from low-income families. Participation has varied over the years, with around 60 runners joining in 2023.
The Run for Joy event continues to grow, blending remembrance with community support. Each year, the funds raised help send more children to camp. Organisers plan to keep the tradition going in Sarah Joy Short’s name.
