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Run for Ondoy Victims

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I haven’t had the energy to write about running the past few days after seeing the devastating effects of the evil Ondoy.  While I continue to run, talking about running shoes or gear when others have lost everything, or thinking about hydration when others have none to eat or drink isn’t just insensitive, it’s wrong. And so I write today to tell you how YOU and I as runners can help the victims of Ondoy through running:

1. THE RESCUE RUN

A triathlete friend, Raoul Floresca, is currently planning THE RESCUE RUN…

WHAT: an organized run where, in lieu of registration fees, donations will be collected for the distance you will run. This is not a race so there will be no race bibs, no souvenir t-shirts, no swag bags, no finishers medals, no prize money.

WHEN: October 4, 2009 (Sunday) at 7 a.m.

DISTANCES: 3km, 5km, 10k

DONATIONS: 3km: P300, 5km: P400, 10km: P500

CORPORATE SPONSORS: P5,000 for 20 runners

VENUE: SM Mall of Asia (to be confirmed. Pls. visit this blog for final venue)

WHO CAN JOIN: open to all athletes, their families and friends. Anyone who is willing to help while getting a few minutes of exercise. Not just the tri community but everyone who’s willing to help.

BENEFICIARY: All proceeds will be donated to the Philippine National Red Cross for the Typhoon Ketsana victims

VOLUNTEERS: Logistics for the race will be purely voluntary. Post a comment here if you would like to volunteer.

Note from organizer: There are other races that could be scheduled for that weekend but we’re hoping that athletes are willing to forego them in order to help those who’ve lost homes, valuable possessions and loved ones.

2. TKO250: Takbo Kontra Ondoy

TKO250 is a fund raising event led by Team Hardcore…

WHAT: a fund raising run where anyone can pledge P1.00 for every kilometer run by Team Hardcore. Team Hardcore will cover a total of 250 km for a series of races. P1.00 x 250km = P250 pledge from each individual.

WHEN: Team Hardcore will run a total of 250km in the following races:

  • October 11: Milo 42k
  • October 18: QCIM 42k
  • October 24: Subic Intl Marathon 42k
  • October 25: Adidas 21k
  • November 8: Phil Intl Marathon 42k
  • November 15: Timex 21k
  • November 28-29: Laguna Lake 200 (each runner of the 5-man team will do 40k

DONATIONS: P250. You can donate more if you wish. List of donations will be published later.

HOW TO DONATE: There will be a collection station at the parking lot behind ROX during the Octoberun on October 4 at the Fort. Look for the Team Hardcore tarpaulin for easy location.

WHO CAN JOIN: Anyone can pledge. Runners interested in running segments or run the entire 250k are welcome to join.

BENEFICIARY: Tentatively Marikina given the number of victims in that area. Plans to purchase medicines (at cost from the Generics Pharmacy) and/or mineral water to be delivered early as Monday, October 6.

CONTACT: Jonel Mendoza here

3. RUN FOR ONDOY VICTIMS (CEBU) – UPDATED 9/30

WHAT: “Run for Sight Foundation in cooperation with LARRAZABAL EYE will sponsor a charity run “Run for Ondoy Victims”

WHEN: October 18, 2009, 6am

WHERE: Cebu – along the traffic free course around Cebu Doctors’ University (P.Larrazabal Ave, Mandaue North Reclamation)

FEE: Registration is pegged at P300.00 or more from your heart

BENEFICIARY: all proceeds of this charity event will be given to the flood victims of Typhoon Ondoy

PRIZES: Top 10 male and female 10k runners will be awarded with prizes and medals

REGISTRATION: Registration will begin October 5 2009 at Centre for Sight , Cebu Doctors University Hospital

CONTACT: Call Lalyn at 256 2020 or 2555555 loc 356

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29 Responses to “Run for Ondoy Victims”

  1. Hi, please note that Oct 4 at 6am is the annual Avon Walk Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer also at MOA grounds…

    Baka sabay sila?

    notsquare said on Sep 29 09 at 2:38 PM Reply

  2. these are great projects for our kababayans!

    odie said on Sep 29 09 at 2:38 PM Reply

  3. rescue run it is! count me in.

    bob said on Sep 29 09 at 3:02 PM Reply

  4. jaymie,

    I am thinking about whether to run or just volunteer ( I am kinda injured e). I wanna know who to contact to volunteer?

    Thanks.

    Smith

    smith said on Sep 29 09 at 4:05 PM Reply

  5. hi jaymie!

    do you mind if i post this in fb? lets spread the word.

    pumpkinpastry said on Sep 29 09 at 4:40 PM Reply

  6. thank you jaymie

    jonel said on Sep 29 09 at 5:18 PM Reply

  7. count us in…
    i’ll spread the word

    Vener said on Sep 29 09 at 5:52 PM Reply

  8. Hi, pls check the weather forecast as there is an upcoming storm headed for the Philippines again.

    cathyssy said on Sep 29 09 at 10:28 PM Reply

  9. Thanks Jaymie!

    And thanks to everyone who has expressed support. Will post updates on The Rescue Run as soon as we get a confirmed venue.

    Raoul said on Sep 29 09 at 11:13 PM Reply

  10. Let’s all do our part. Any cause that will help/benefit the victims of typhoon Ondoy is very well appreciated. I’ll join the Rescue Run.

    Gino Vineli said on Sep 30 09 at 8:24 AM Reply

  11. thanks for the updates jaymie! i’ll definitely support this =)

    mie said on Sep 30 09 at 9:36 AM Reply

  12. shared this in FB. let’s do this! thanks guys! (so we don’t need to register anymore, just be there on the day, is that correct?)

    sheena said on Sep 30 09 at 5:38 PM Reply

  13. Can’t shell out any more cash to join the run, so I will gladly volunteer for logistics instead. Kindly contact me too for further information, Thanks for this :)

    Dianne said on Sep 30 09 at 5:51 PM Reply

  14. Hi BR, e-mail you about the pledge for the hardcore team or you can give me the address of Jonel Mendoza so i can send my pledge.

    Raffy said on Oct 01 09 at 12:33 AM Reply

  15. The Rescue Run shall now be on October 10th at the SM Mall of Asia. 630 a.m.

    Again, it is not a race. It’s our way of gathering donations for those in need from everyone who wants to help but may not have the means to get to a relief center to donate or volunteer their time.

    It’s a no-frills run with volunteers (thanks in advance to all who volunteered to help!) manning the stations.

    Please stay tuned for further announcements.

    Thanks again,
    Raoul

    Raoul said on Oct 01 09 at 10:27 AM Reply

    • Hi Raoul,
      Thanks for the update, here at Hit Productions (the HIT ‘N RUN team) will support The Rescue Run.
      I will help spreading this in my FB and other Blog sites

      Thanks

      Vener said on Oct 02 09 at 3:18 PM Reply

  16. with your indulgence jaymie,thank you…. raffy, it is 154 valero street, salcedo village,makati city. thank you.

    jonel said on Oct 01 09 at 11:10 AM Reply

  17. Hi, Jaymie.

    Just to let you know, my family was greatly affected by Ondoy, as we live in Provident Village. ‘Twas flooded up to 5 feet above the second floor. Although my parents and I were not there at zero hour since we were at a family celebration in Ateneo, my grandparents, our two house helpers, and our pets were forced to stay on the roof of our house overnight. The floods left behind thick layers of mountain and river mud, resembling wet and sticky clay. Together with another family from Provident and one from SSS Village, we are currently staying in my Tita’s house, in an unaffected portion of SSS. We’re 21 all in all. Although it will take a long while to clear up our house, I’m still very very grateful to God for keeping us all alive.

    Cougcat said on Oct 01 09 at 11:16 PM Reply

  18. hi jaymie any update on the rescue run? thanks!

    mie said on Oct 02 09 at 8:14 AM Reply

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