All of the profit from the "Run For The Hills" event are used for the upkeep and improvement of Francis park.  Here is a list of some of the things Run proceeds have funded in the past.
 
- sidewalks - contributed to repair of sidewalks and new sidewalks
- tuck point bridges in park
- play ground removal, creation, improvement and repair
- landscaping  corners
- tree planting
- payments for park clean up  volunteers
- purchase and planting of trees and flowers
- water fountains added to park
- purchase trash cans
- purchase benches
- repair of lily pond
- purchase of mutt mitts
- stone work 4 corners and Tamm side of park
- payment for tree survey
- creation of hockey rink
- tuck point wall near creek on Tamm side of park
 

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