HOG JOG 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERNS WITH COVID-19
STRATFORD –APRIL 14, 2020 – Due to growing concerns over COVID-19, and with the well-being of participants, spectators, partners, sponsors and volunteers as the number one priority, HOG JOG has decided that cancelling this year’s event is the only responsible course of action at this time.
Our team will be reaching out directly to registrants and sponsors about information regarding 2020 event registration and support details.
We thank everyone who shared their enthusiasm for HOG JOG 2020 and the Stratford Perth Community Foundation for their ongoing support in realizing the “HOG JOG Gives Back Fund”.
We look forward to bringing you HOG JOG 2021 as a reimagined 15th Anniversary celebration that brings participants, spectators, sponsors and industry together in an opportunity to support the “HOG JOG Gives Back Fund” in 2021.
Until then, stay safe and healthy!
STRATFORD –APRIL 14, 2020 – Due to growing concerns over COVID-19, and with the well-being of participants, spectators, partners, sponsors and volunteers as the number one priority, HOG JOG has decided that cancelling this year’s event is the only responsible course of action at this time.
Our team will be reaching out directly to registrants and sponsors about information regarding 2020 event registration and support details.
We thank everyone who shared their enthusiasm for HOG JOG 2020 and the Stratford Perth Community Foundation for their ongoing support in realizing the “HOG JOG Gives Back Fund”.
We look forward to bringing you HOG JOG 2021 as a reimagined 15th Anniversary celebration that brings participants, spectators, sponsors and industry together in an opportunity to support the “HOG JOG Gives Back Fund” in 2021.
Until then, stay safe and healthy!
Funds raised from the 2020 run will establish the Hog Jog Gives Back Fund, a legacy fund held within the Stratford Perth Community Foundation (SPCF). The fund is Hog Jog’s way of providing continued support to the great causes that have meant so much to the pork community over the last 14 years. Every year, including this year, there will be a simple application form for the past causes to complete and to explain how the funds will be used – no capital project required! Applicants could apply for the purchase of equipment, supplies, special projects or whatever their organization is in need of. And the best part, funding will be available every year, forever.
Our Honourary Hog Jog 2020 Chair is Doug MacDougald. Doug is a veterinarian with South West Ontario Veterinary Services, a Swine Herd Health Management practice based in Stratford. He has been a community supporter with various organizations including United Way and Festival Hydro and the recipient of many achievement and recognition awards for his philanthropic contrition. As the in-coming 2020 Stratford Perth Community Foundation chair, he believes in a strong local Community Foundation that can support our community - one that will grow and enjoy a strong continuing presence in our community now and into the future. Precisely the shared objective of the Hog Jog Gives Back Fund.