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Running with the Bulls expected to be larger JEFF HELSDON
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It could be said that Running with the Bulls organizer Tamara Bull has a way of grabbing the bull by the horns and running with it. “My life has always been go big or go home,” Bull said, while taking a moment out from organizing what has become a large event drawing several hundred people. Bull said the run, which is a sanctioned event on July 18, is gaining a positive reputation in the running community. The other place the event is gaining momentum is as a memorial for those who lost a loved one to cancer, as all proceeds go to assist families dealing with a cancer diagnosis. The event originated after Bull’s son Nathan was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2023. Initially, it was believed he would have to go to the U.S. for any treatment, and a GoFundMe page was started. An outpouring of support came for this longstanding local volunteer’s family. Nathan managed to find treatment in Toronto, but still had to deal with the financial implications associated with treatment. His mother decided to give back to the community, starting Running with the Bulls in 2024 as a fundraiser to assist with the expenses from cancer not covered by the medical system. “What if a family didn’t have such a successful GoFundMe,” she said. “No family should have to determine if their kid lives or dies; it shouldn’t be that way.” Last year, Bull associated the event with the Kindred Foundation, a registered charity that assists individuals and their families who are diagnosed with cancer. CONTINUED TO PAGE 5
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HATS OFF TO GLENDALE GRADUATES
Glendale High School sent the Class of 2026 off to post-secondary education and into the work force at its annual commencement last Thursday night in Memorial arena. To wind down the ceremony, the graduated students tossed their caps into the air. See next week’s Post for more coverage of the commencement ceremonies.
Spencer enters town’s mayoral race JEFF HELSDON Editor
There is officially a race for the mayor’s seat in Tillsonburg with Coun. Kelly Spencer filing her papers to run for the town’s leadership last week. The first-time councillor sits as the vice-chair of the Com-
munity Health Care Advisory Committee, is on the Youth Advisory Council and the Museum, Heritage and Culture Committees as a member of council. Outside of council, Spencer owned Indigo Lounge the past 15 years. The business was the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012, Community Impact Award in 2015 and Environmental Award in 2020. CONTINUED TO PAGE 2
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