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BORN TO RUN

An event honouring the legacy of David H. Jones

Honour the memory of David H. Jones with a gift to the David H. Jones Memorial Scholarship in Athletic Therapy Endowment

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David H. Jones

David H. Jones was an Athletic Therapy Laboratory instructor in the Department of Exercise Science (now the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology) for more than 20 years. He passed away suddenly in 2014.

During his time at Concordia, he was heavily involved in the national certification of hundreds of students, and was an integral part of the team that launched the PERFORM Centre at the university.

Dave was extremely dedicated to his students and was a beloved husband, father, colleague and friend.

The David H. Jones Memorial Scholarship in Athletic Therapy was created in 2015 to honour his memory. The scholarship is intended to encourage and reward students currently enrolled in the Specialization in Athletic Therapy at Concordia who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the discipline and who are actively pursuing a career in the field.

“Dave was one of the most respected lab instructors in our Athletic Therapy program. He could transmit a quiet confidence to you. He believed in his students even if they didn’t believe in themselves.

 

We have been overwhelmed by people’s support, whether through donations to the endowment or offering their time. Born to Run highlights how much Dave meant to so many people.”

 

— Christina Grace, BSc 01

Born to Run

Born to Run was launched in 2015 by Christina Grace and Mariann Onofrio, full-time instructors in the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology.

Every year in May, the Concordia athletic therapy community gathers at this event to commemorate Dave and the legacy he left behind. Funds raised throughout the year and during the event go towards supporting the David H. Jones Memorial Scholarship in Athletic Therapy.

The annual fundraiser has been going strong for the past eight years with over $85,000 raised. Our ultimate goal is to raise $100,000 by the 10th anniversary in 2024 to support even more students.

Born to Run 2023

We hope you will come out and join us for the event's ninth anniversary!

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Recreation and Athletics Complex, 7200 Sherbrooke St W.

Please register here

This event wouldn't be possible without the help of our student volunteers, returning sponsors and especially our donors.

Help us continue Dave's legacy of supporting Athletic Therapy students at Concordia by giving generously today.

Pictured left to right: Matthew Parker-Jones, Mariann Onofrio (HKAP), Christina Grace (HKAP), Carol Parker-Jones and Ben Parker-Jones.

Watch highlights of the 5th anniversary of Born to Run:

Honour the memory of David H. Jones with a gift to the David H. Jones Memorial Scholarship in Athletic Therapy Endowment

Give now
 
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