By Our Reporter
As the virtual Rotary Cancer Run nears, participants across the world are in high spirits to take part in a first of a kind virtual Rotary Cancer Run 2020.
Sensational Rugby Star Bryan Habana and Tyson Gay, an American Olympic 100 meter Gold medal winner have become the latest celebrated sportsmen to endorse the virtual Rotary Cancer Run.
“I encourage everyone one to take part in the Rotary Cancer Run so that we make Cancer history, as we stay fit and healthy” said Tyson, while Habana mentioned that “you can all run or walk from the comfort of your homes virtually, anywhere in the world, to help kick cancer out of Africa” which validation was made in videos recorded by the two sportsmen.
The Rotary Cancer Run is organized by the Rotary Uganda and is sponsored by Centenary Bank who committed Ushs 100 million, Parliament of Uganda, and LycaMobile among others. The run will be held on 30th August 2020.
On the event day, the virtual Rotary Cancer Run will be streamed live on the Uganda Rotary Cancer Program website and official Rotary Cancer Run Facebook Page. Buganda Kingdom’s BBS Terefayina will also provide live broadcast of the proceedings.
“The day will kick start with aerobics at 7.00 am,” revealed Denis Jjuuko the Chairman of the virtual Rotary Cancer Run 2020.
Jjuuko added that “we continue to encourage Ugandans to donate towards this noble cause, as the proceeds from the run will be dedicated towards the construction of bunkers to house modern cancer treatment machines.”
“I therefore, call upon all Ugandans to take part in this year’s virtual Rotary Cancer Run, from the comfort of their homes or neighbourhoods. Please post a picture or video of yourself in your previous years’ vest on your social media platforms with the hashtag #RotaryCancerRun2020 and dedicate the run to a loved one suffering from cancer or may have died of cancer,” Jjuuko concluded.
