Joel Groenenboom
Fundraising on behalf of Bridges of Hope
Oldman Backyard Ultra 2026
C$49,685
Raised
56
Donations
C$20,000
Goal
YouthOne has had a special place in my heart for a long time. The impact their work has on the youth in our community is undeniable. This year I have decided to push myself to the physcial limit in support of the cause.
If you want to sponsor me via a one time donation, or motivate me with a per lap pledge - I'd be extremely grateful. If you have a creative goal you want me to hit, or have a donation that is only triggered if I complete a certain number of laps I am game for a challenge!
For those of you who don't know about YouthOne or Bridges of Hope, I encourage you to read more about them in the links below.
Thanks for your support!
This 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.
RK
Ryan Kasko
donated
C$1,600
KP
Kyle Primrose
donated
C$850
LK
Leighton Kolk
donated
C$5,000
FINE. You win Joel! 😜
BB
BILL/BRENDA BEZOOYEN
donated
C$850
KS
Ken Slingerland
donated
C$1,250
Great job Joel
TL
Titan Livestock
donated
C$850
ME
Mikado Electric
donated
C$2,900
AG
Aaron and Kat Groenenboom
donated
C$300
D
Delcan Products
donated
C$250
IL
ITS Livestock
donated
C$1,000
Good luck Joel! Extra $500 if you win!
SH
Sheila Hillmer
donated
C$50
BB
BIOAGRIMIX BAM
donated
C$250
GC
Greentree Cattle Corp.
donated
C$1,000
MR
Matthew Robertson
donated
C$500
Go Joel Go!
Anonymous
donated
C$1,500
100$ a lap make sure I don’t get a refund
VC
Vanee Farm Centre
donated
C$500
D
Dylan
donated
C$500
ME
Mikado Electric
We will make a per lap pledge. You asked for creative and painful, well, here you go! Laps 1-5 $75 per lap, laps 11-15 $200, laps 16-20 $500, laps 21+ $750, Max $6125
GC
Grandview Cattle Feeders
donated
C$1,500
L
Lowell
Good Luck
GH
Groenenboom Holdings Inc
donated
C$1,000
Anonymous
donated
C$1,000
DS
Don & Colleen Shimek
donated
C$500
G
Glen
donated
C$500
R
Ryan
donated
C$100
I’ll donate $100 per lap completed
J
Jon
donated
C$500
A
ANDREW
donated
C$500
LET ER RIP JOEL!