ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Jan. 18 (PIA6) – Registration is ongoing at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) – Capiz Chapter for the 2nd Million Volunteer Run (MVR) on Feb. 10 here.
The simultaneous nationwide event dubbed “Run To Save Lives” will be participated in by local government units, schools, media organizations, civic clubs and private groups, among others.
“Eleven LGUs have already confirmed their participation to the event,” said PRC – Capiz administrator Nelia Cartujano.
The early morning activity will start at the Roxas City Public Plaza and will end at People’s Park in Barangay Baybay here for a short program that will highlight on the distribution of certificates of participation to participants.
Registration fee is P100 for each runner.
“Part of the proceeds of the Run will be used to fund the training program of the 143 volunteers,” Cartujano stressed.
PRC has organized Red Cross 143 volunteers, a flagship volunteer program that recruits and trains 44 volunteers in every barangay – one leader and 43 members - on disaster management including disaster risk reduction and disaster response.
In 2011, A similar activity was also conducted by PRC – Capiz on Dec. 4, 2011 as a way to promote the spirit of volunteerism among Capiceños who were among the 400,000 participating runners from 78 cities in the country. (JCM/Alex A. Lumaque/PIA 6 Capiz)
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