- Rotary cancer run will take place on 27th August 2023
- The run is expected to bring together 50,000 runners
- 2 billion shillings proceeds is expected from the run
The Committee that heads Uganda rotary cancer run program says to date it has so far raised ugx 4.3 billion out of the required ugx 13.8 billion to acquire two cancer linear accelerators and also to complete the two bunkers that are under construction.
This is revealed by Micheal Niyetegeka, the Vice Chairman of the committee made remarks while receiving Ugx 130 million support from UNILEVER Uganda a head of Rotary cancer run due to take place on 27th August 2023
The Rotary Cancer Run, marking its 12th edition this year, is organized under the theme “Run for Hope” at Kololo Independence grounds in Kampala. According to organizers the run will also feature in other 40 towns and cities across the country.
’’We are already proud that the previous runs have contributed to the construction of a Cancer Ward at Nsambya that is already serving over 800 patients annually and a blood bank in Mengo Hospital that dispatches 1800 blood units per year. The Radio therapy center under construction will play an integral role in ensuring individuals across Uganda and the region have access to life-saving therapies for individuals across Uganda,” said Michael Niyitegeka, the Rotary Cancer Run Vice Chairperson.
The event aims to raise funds for the construction of a cancer treatment facility that will house two bunkers at St. Francis Nsambya Hospital. Niyetegeka added.
The run is expected to bring together 50,000 runners and will focus on three main aspects: increasing cancer awareness, promoting increased access to cancer treatment, and encouraging early cancer detection through nationwide medical camps. He added.
On her part Wangechi Gitahi, the Marketing Manager, Unilever Uganda said that through their participation in the Rotary Cancer Run, the company Unilever aims to empower Ugandans with knowledge about the importance of regular cancer checks and contribute to the establishment of a Radiotherapy cancer treatment facility, which will significantly enhance accessibility to vital treatment options for all Ugandans.
The Rotary Cancer Run, organized by Rotary Cancer Program under District 9213 and 9214, has become a significant platform in the country’s fight against cancer.
Runners can access the running kit upon payment of Shs30, 000 each by registering electronically through http://tickets.ugandarotarycancer.org.
Each of the first 30,000 kits purchased will come with complimentary Unilever products including Omo, Pepsodent and Royco