The city of Port Moody's fitness fundraiser in memory of Charlene Reaveley, one of two women killed in an alleged hit-and-run in February, raised thousands of dollars for her family Saturday.
Event organizer Jody Fitzpatrick said approximately 70 adults participated in the fitness boot camp activities and 25 kids in the pre-school boot camp while others watched from the sidelines, enjoying the weather and the day's other activities.
In all, $6,335 was raised for the Reaveley family, which includes Charlene's husband Dan and their four young children.
The money was raised through a $10 entry fee for the boot camps and the sale of more than a dozen silent auction items, including Vancouver Canucks tickets and prize baskets, Fitzpatrick said.
More than 20 Port Moody city staff and recreation centre volunteers donated their time at Saturday morning's event on the turf field behind the recreation centre.
Reaveley and Charlene Cruz were struck and killed Feb. 19 on Lougheed Highway near Pitt River Road in Coquitlam.
Cory Sater, the Coquitlam man charged in the alleged hit-and-run, was released on bail in March.
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