Why the other options are wrong:

• a new hospital opening in Saskatoon.: The report is not about a new hospital opening.
• changes to road access along the Meewasin Trail.: Road closures are mentioned briefly, but they are not the main topic.
• a fundraising concert for local families.: This is a fun run event, not a fundraising concert.

Correct Answer: more than 350,000 dollars for paediatric care.

Why this is correct: The transcript says the run raised more than 350,000 dollars for paediatric care. This is the specific amount mentioned, and it was slightly higher than last year's total.

Why the other options are wrong:

• slightly less money than last year.: The report says the total was slightly higher than last year, not lower.
• about 2,800 dollars from registrations.: 2,800 is the number of people who registered, not the amount of money raised.
• funds that will be sent outside Saskatchewan.: The report says every donation stays in Saskatchewan, so funds are not sent outside the province.

Correct Answer: remains within the province to support local care.

Why this is correct: Foundation director Laura McKay added that every registration fee and donation stays in Saskatchewan. She emphasized that all the money raised remains within the province to support local paediatric care.

Why the other options are wrong:

• will be split between multiple provinces.: The money is not split between multiple provinces.
• covers only the cost of organising the run.: The funds go to the hospital, not just to cover organizing costs.
• goes toward national healthcare programmes.: The money supports local care, not national healthcare programmes.

Correct Answer: purchase equipment and support family accommodation.

Why this is correct: McKay said the funds will help purchase new diagnostic equipment and support family accommodation near the hospital. These are the two specific uses she mentioned for the money raised.

Why the other options are wrong:

• organise next year's fun run.: Organizing next year's run is not mentioned as a use of the funds.
• expand the Meewasin Trail routes.: Expanding the Meewasin Trail routes is not reported as a use of the money. McKay said the funds will help purchase diagnostic equipment and support family accommodation near the hospital.
• cover road closure costs.: Road closure costs are not mentioned as a use of the funds.

Correct Answer: positive and community-focused.

Why this is correct: The report is upbeat and community-focused throughout. It highlights the strong turnout, the money raised, participants running in honour of sick children, and the hopeful atmosphere. The tone is clearly positive and centred on community spirit.

Why the other options are wrong:

• uncertain about the hospital's future.: The report is not uncertain about the hospital's future.
• concerned about declining donations.: Donations increased slightly, so declining donations are not a concern.
• critical of city planning decisions.: The report does not criticize city planning decisions.