My run is dedicated to the memory of my father, Perry Balon
Total Raised
$3,581
Total Distance
250km
Distance Goal
250km
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My Updates
Dad ❤️
In Loving Memory of Perry John Balon
January 19, 1959 – June 30th, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Perry John Balon on June 30, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and compassion. Perry was a devoted father, proud grandfather, beloved brother, uncle, loyal friend and neighbor.
Perry's life is lovingly remembered by his daughters Kendall and Taylor (Chad), grand children Sutton and Reese. He is also survived by his brother Ken (Susan) and their sons Mathew and Trent, his sister Donna, and Kerri—the mother of his daughters. He will be deeply missed by many cousins, aunts, uncles, and countless friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Elsie and Nick Balon, brother Randall Balon, father-in-law Reg Warwick, mother-in-law Helen Warwick and his beloved dog Sydney.
Born on January 19, 1959, in Wakaw Saskatchewan, Perry was the third child of Nick and Elise Balon. He spent his early years on the family farm near Bonne Madone before the family relocated to Saskatoon in the late 1960s. He attended Brevoort Park Elementary and Walter Murray Collegiate, where he discovered his passion for mechanics, machining, and motorcycles—interests that would shape the rest of his life.
Perry became a journeyman machinist, eventually taking his expertise to the University of Saskatchewan’s Physics Department, where he served as Supervisor of the Machine Shop. He had an incredible gift for problem-solving, always choosing the most precise, intricate approach to his work. A true perfectionist, Perry took immense pride in everything he built or repaired.
Throughout his life, Perry was blessed with deep and meaningful friendships—some spanning from childhood to his final days. In later years, as life presented more challenges, his circle grew smaller but more tightly knit. Those who remained stood by him with unwavering love, offering support, compassion, and genuine care. We are especially grateful for the friends and neighbors who checked in on him and supported him through both the joyful and difficult moments of his life
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$300
Taylor Palmer
$263.75
Cliff.m
$211
Bryce Gearin
Gooo Kenny!! This is for Perry 🙌🏽
$211
Cb
$211
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$147.70
Anonymous
$131.88
Charlie V
Way to Go Kendall ! 🫶
$108.75
Sophie Staras
Kenny, I'm so proud of how hard you've worked for this and I'm so sorry for what you've been through. Such an important area and incredible sacrifice for you to raise this money <3
$106.12
Kerri Balon
Your dad will be running beside you every step of the way ❤️
$106.12
Daniel Kang
My condolences and hope you have the support around you.
$70.56
Caoimhe O’mahony
Go Kendall ❤️
$69.92
Jill Mulholland
$69.92
Phoebe M
So proud of you Kenny ❤️
$68.36
Anonymous
$54.95
Shannon Harrold
Yes Kenny!!! Proud of you❤️
$54.95
Megan Moshovelis
$54.95
Phoebe
Love you queen, so proud of you!!!
$54.95
Mandy Haugen
$54.62
Heather Edwards
Sending all my love and support. I’d love to run some of those kms with you if we can. X
$54.62
Rachel Sauder
$54.62
Tim Sieben
RIP Perry
$54.62
Matt Shaw
Thoughts are with you. What a great thing to do
$54.62
Sharon And Simon
So sorry to know Perry is gone, but please know he is not forgotten. Simon and Sharon
$54.62
Emily Wenglikowski
$54.53
Sarah Bugler
Wooo go gal!!!
$54.53
Jenny
🤍
$54.12
Max Penn
Great effort for a great cause
$54.12
Kelsey Haberl
Running queen! Crushed it Kenny!
$54.12
Paula Oxenham
Sending so much love. He would be so proud ❤️ Maybe I’ll catch a few km’s with you!!
$54.12
Alexandra Hunter
Proud of you ❤️
$50
David Golding
Go Kenny
$44.32
Aimee Mcintyre
Love you Kenny. You’re doing an incredible thing ❤️
$43.89
Paige
go kenny 💕💕💕
$43.89
Gabrielle Timmins
$43.89
Sarah Barnsley
$43.60
Anonymous
$43.60
Em Coillet
So so proud of you!! Absolutely smashed it!!!
$43.60
Keir Kristin And Oakley
Amazing works mate!! Huge respect and love from our little family
$43.60
Jaime Hamilton
Such a huge effort !
$43.60
Adrienne
Cheering you on from the mother land! 🇨🇦
$43.60
Meg Swan
SHES A RUNNER SHES A TRACKSTAR. She’s also one of my beautiful best friends I’m so proud of ❤️
$42.64
Aimee Mcintyre
Happy birthday Kenny! You’re absolutely smashing it. Keep on going! ❤️
$33.78
Dean Grayson
Go Kenny! You’ve got this
$22.68
Conor Fahy
Legend 🙌🏻
$22.68
Amelia
Sending you the biggest virtual hug across the globe. You’re one in a million Kendall. Lots of love and smash your run. You’re incredible! xxxxx
$22.58
Laura Goodmanson
Still the same strong woman I've always known.
Thank you to my supporters
$211
Cb
$211
Safety Mate Matched Contribution
$147.70
Anonymous
$131.88
Charlie V
Way to Go Kendall ! 🫶
$108.75
Sophie Staras
Kenny, I'm so proud of how hard you've worked for this and I'm so sorry for what you've been through. Such an important area and incredible sacrifice for you to raise this money <3
$106.12
Kerri Balon
Your dad will be running beside you every step of the way ❤️
$106.12
Daniel Kang
My condolences and hope you have the support around you.
$70.56
Caoimhe O’mahony
Go Kendall ❤️
$69.92
Jill Mulholland
$69.92
Phoebe M
So proud of you Kenny ❤️
$68.36
Anonymous
$54.95
Shannon Harrold
Yes Kenny!!! Proud of you❤️
$54.95
Megan Moshovelis
$54.95
Phoebe
Love you queen, so proud of you!!!
$54.95
Mandy Haugen
$54.62
Heather Edwards
Sending all my love and support. I’d love to run some of those kms with you if we can. X
$54.62
Rachel Sauder
$54.62
Tim Sieben
RIP Perry
$54.62
Matt Shaw
Thoughts are with you. What a great thing to do
$54.62
Sharon And Simon
So sorry to know Perry is gone, but please know he is not forgotten. Simon and Sharon
$54.62
Emily Wenglikowski
$54.53
Sarah Bugler
Wooo go gal!!!
$54.53
Jenny
🤍
$54.12
Max Penn
Great effort for a great cause
$54.12
Kelsey Haberl
Running queen! Crushed it Kenny!
$54.12
Paula Oxenham
Sending so much love. He would be so proud ❤️ Maybe I’ll catch a few km’s with you!!
$54.12
Alexandra Hunter
Proud of you ❤️
$50
David Golding
Go Kenny
$44.32
Aimee Mcintyre
Love you Kenny. You’re doing an incredible thing ❤️
$43.89
Paige
go kenny 💕💕💕
$43.89
Gabrielle Timmins
$43.89
Sarah Barnsley
$43.60
Anonymous
$43.60
Em Coillet
So so proud of you!! Absolutely smashed it!!!
$43.60
Keir Kristin And Oakley
Amazing works mate!! Huge respect and love from our little family
$43.60
Jaime Hamilton
Such a huge effort !
$43.60
Adrienne
Cheering you on from the mother land! 🇨🇦
$43.60
Meg Swan
SHES A RUNNER SHES A TRACKSTAR. She’s also one of my beautiful best friends I’m so proud of ❤️
$42.64
Aimee Mcintyre
Happy birthday Kenny! You’re absolutely smashing it. Keep on going! ❤️
$33.78
Dean Grayson
Go Kenny! You’ve got this
$22.68
Conor Fahy
Legend 🙌🏻
$22.68
Amelia
Sending you the biggest virtual hug across the globe. You’re one in a million Kendall. Lots of love and smash your run. You’re incredible! xxxxx
$22.58
Laura Goodmanson
Still the same strong woman I've always known.
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