The Jaleta Pacers Royal Road Race was held on May 11 at the RCMP Depot Division grounds in Regina. Proceeds from the 2024 Royal Road Race went to food insecurity in Regina Public Schools. Following the race, Ted Jaleta, who is also a Regina Board of Education Trustee, presented a cheque for $20,238 to Darren Boldt, Director of Education. An additional $1,000 was donated from the Regina & District Labour Council.
Director of Education Darren Boldt accepts cheque from Ted Jaleta following the completion of the Royal Road Race 2024. Picture courtesy of RCMP/GRC Depot Division.
These funds will be used throughout the school division's community schools to support nutrition programs that provide small snacks, emergency lunches and other nutritious items that benefit students who may come to school hungry. One educator noted that "we recognize that students can't learn at their best, regulate their emotions, and process social situations if their tummies aren't full. We try to do whatever we can to support these students."
Thanks to the Jaleta Pacers organization, the racers and everyone who contributed to helping feed students so they can learn.
Students from École Wascana Plains and Douglas Park School, several Regina Board of Education trustees and a number of Regina Public Schools employees also participated in the event.
For more information about the Royal Road Race, visit: https://jaletapacers.com/community-support/charities
Students from École Wascana Plains and Douglas Park School pose before the race with Trustee Ted Jaleta (back row, left) and representatives of the RCMP Depot Division.
