Hashtag Local

Have you shared it yet? 🤔

One of the easiest ways to earn extra entries in the Summer Starts Local contest is to invite a friend. When they sign up, you get an extra ballot, and they get a chance to win too.

$1,000 in local gift cards. Tag someone who loves local. Share the link. Pass it along.

Local grows when more people get involved.

▶ https://hashtaglocal.com/sarnia/contests/summer-starts-now

Community Builder Spotlight: Shelley Machine & Marine

For decades, Shelley Machine & Marine has been the name you call when you need it done right, and done now.

Specializing in fabricating, CNC machining, pressure vessels, and marine repairs, they serve professionals and individuals across Canada and the U.S. With seven-day service, including evenings and weekends, they're there when you need them.

As a Community Builder, Shelley Machine & Marine proves that supporting local goes well beyond the shop floor. Their commitment to this community is as strong as the work they do.

🏁20 years of Race to Erase didn't happen by accident. It happened because a group of people believed in it from day one and never stopped showing up.

Hear from the committee members who've helped build this event into what it is today.

From the first race in 2006 to $800,000+ raised for local charities, the heart of Race to Erase has always been the people behind it.

Thank you to every committee member, past and present.
You built something this community is proud of.

Quick reminder: the Summer Starts Local contest is heating up. ☀️

If you haven't entered yet, now's the time.
Head to https://hashtaglocal.com/sarnia/contests/summer-starts-now, throw your name in, and share it with a friend for bonus entries.

$1,000 in local gift cards. One entry could be the one.

Behind every great Race to Erase is a crew of people who showed up simply because they care. 🧡

To the 40+ volunteers who gave their time on race day, setting up stops, keeping things running, cheering teams on: this event doesn't happen without you.

A huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia-Lambton for serving up lunch. And to for providing the food that kept everyone fuelled and happy.



When people ask what makes this community different, it's this. People don't just show up for themselves. They show up for each other.

Thank you. All of you.

Sunday plans? 👀

Before you head out, take 30 seconds to enter the Summer Starts Local contest.

$1,000 in local gift cards is up for grabs and entering is as easy as heading to https://hashtaglocal.com/sarnia/contests/summer-starts-now

Bonus: visit a participating local business and scan their QR code for extra entries. A little local shopping + a chance to win? Not a bad combo.

20 years of Race to Erase. 20 years of memories. 📸

From the very first race in 2006 to this year's 20th anniversary, Race to Erase has always been about more than fundraising. It's about teams coming together, having a blast, and making a real difference for charities across Sarnia-Lambton.

Swipe through to see some of our favourite moments from over the years.

If you've been part of Race to Erase as a racer, a volunteer, a stop host, or a donor, these memories belong to you too. We wouldn't be here without you.

🔧Community Builder Spotlight: ASM - All Systems Mechanical

Adrian Williams took the leap from working for others to building something of his own, and Petrolia (and Sarnia-Lambton) is better for it.

All Systems Mechanical is your go-to for HVAC, refrigeration, gas fitting, and just about anything mechanical in your home or business. Certified, experienced, and always ready to get the job done right.

As a Community Builder, Adrian doesn't just serve the community. He invests in it. Supporting local charities and initiatives that keep this region strong.

Next time something needs fixing, call someone who cares about where they work.

Summer's here. Your local gift card collection should be, too. ☀️

The Summer Starts Local contest is now live, and it's 's way of celebrating everything we love about this season: patios, gardens, weekend adventures, and all the local favourites that make it feel like home.

Here's how it works:
• Enter the contest at https://hashtaglocal.com/sarnia/contests/summer-starts-now
• Earn extra entries by visiting participating local businesses and scanning their QR codes
• Share the contest with friends. Every friend who enters earns you an additional ballot

🏆 Win $1,000 in local gift cards
🧡 Support local. Explore your community. Invite friends.

Enter today and kick off your summer the local way.

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What a day. What a community. 🧡

The 20th Anniversary of Race to Erase is officially in the books, and here's what happened when 37 teams showed up to race, fundraise, and have a blast.

$38,791 raised for 10 local charities.

That's real dollars, staying right here in Sarnia-Lambton, going directly to organizations like Women's Interval Home of Sarnia Lambton, BGC Sarnia-Lambton, The Inn of the Good Shepherd - Sarnia Pathways Health Centre for Children Literacy Lambton and more.

100% of funds raised go directly to these charities. That's how Race to Erase has always worked, and that's how it always will.

To every team that registered, every donor who contributed, every volunteer who showed up, and every stop host who made the day unforgettable: thank you. And a big congratulations to Gym & Tonic - this year's Race to Erase winners!

20 years. Over $800,000 raised. And this community just keeps showing up.