The dream of helping young people became reality on June 13, 2010, our first annual Merritt Country Run.  The dream started in Mary Jorgensen’s heart and mind years ago when she started running.  She then decided to bring the dream to reality by forming a committee in 2009 to plan the first annual charity run in Merritt, BC.  The committee started with five members and has grown to ten.  The 5k and 10k races have averaged 200 participants each year and this year with adding a half marathon to the mix the committee is hoping to surpass the 200 participants and bring in a record amount of money for children of Merritt.