Austin Sedgwick
Fundraising on behalf of Bridges of Hope
Oldman Backyard Ultra 2026
C$4,608
Raised
34
Donations
C$8,000
Goal
This year marks my 7th year raising money for charity through running. Normally, I try to hit my fundraising goal before the event even begins—but this year is different. I wasn’t planning to fundraise at all. Still, those of you who know me know I can’t help it. This has always been about giving back, in the only way I know how.
I do have a personal goal tied to this race, and at times that can feel a little selfish. But this event represents the power of one more and what the human body is truly capable of. It’s about inspiring people to keep going, no matter what it takes.
This year, I’m asking for pledges per lap. To give you an idea, I ran 41 laps last year. So if you commit to $1 per lap, your total donation would be $41. My goal is to raise $8,000 for Youth One by the end of the race. Reaching that would put me over $50,000 raised for various organizations—thanks to you beautiful people over the years.
Your commitment won’t just help youth in need; it will help keep me going. This is a Silver Ticket event, which means the winner gets a chance to compete in the fall for Team Canada. It may or may not happen for me, but someone—somewhere—who goes the distance is guaranteed a spot. And that alone is pretty exciting: the chance to chase some PBs alongside legends of the sport.
The Oldman Backyard Ultra is a unique running experience where runners try to complete a 6.7km lap every hour, for as many hours as they can. This specific event is also a run for a cause, supporting youth and families in Lethbridge who need it most!
We have encouraged all participants to seek out pledges from family and friends for each lap they complete, or pledges for total laps completed by the entire group! This year for every $1500 raised at the event, one youth is sponsored for a full year at youth one, giving them free access to all programs, meals and support services.
Per-lap pledges - Once the race is complete runners are expected to follow up with your pledge-per-lap commitment and they will let you know how many laps they, or the group completed. You can then make your total donation here.
For one time donations - If you would rather just make a straight donation rather than per lap, you can make that donation at any time on this runner’s profile page.
To access the Oldman pledge letter and pledge tracker click here.
For more information on Youth One click here.
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Sam
donated
C$220
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Hi-Way 9 Express Ltd.
donated
C$1,100
Congratulations Austin. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Completing 44 laps is incredible.
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Michaela Chatterton
donated
C$50
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Mariko
donated
C$27
Anonymous
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Ashley Crabb
donated
C$100
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Christina Wu
donated
C$50
KH
Kathy Hong
donated
C$100
Way to go, Austin!
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Leah Busi
donated
C$150
Amazing!
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Sheila Sedgwick
donated
C$220
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Ashlyn
donated
C$50
MW
Matthew Wiber
donated
C$188
You’re a winner in my book
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Ella Haines
donated
C$200
GO AUSTIN GO!!! You inspire all of us!!
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Emma Fehr
donated
C$200
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Carissa Cameron
donated
C$220
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Julie
K
Kate
Let's go Austin!!! Keep up the amazing work YouthOne. Bridges of Hope, indeed!
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Larissa
donated
C$50
Keep shining that light!
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Tari
donated
C$50
You are amazing my friend!!
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Bradley Mulholland
donated
C$25
Get it Austin!