8000 to grace 13th edition of Henry Wanyoike Hope for the future run

Last year’s winners of the Henry Wanyoike Hope for the Future Run Rhonzas Lokitam, Kamau Wangui, Robert Ndiwa and Ruth Karanja, Judy Cherotich and Esther Waweru are expected for the 13th edition set for June 8, 2019 in Kikuyu.

8,000 participants are expected to attend the run.

Safaricom has today announced its sponsorship of KES 1 Million for the Henry Wanyoike Hope for the Future Run.

This is in addition to providing security and ambulances for the event whose target for the year is to raise KES 10 million, in kind and cash that will be used to distribute 200 white canes for visually impaired people across all 47 counties.

“This year our goal is to distribute white canes to enhance mobility for visually impaired people. This will have a positive impact on their lives because they will be able to move around on their own in their places of work, business and school,” said Henry Wanyoike, world record holder and founder Henry Wanyoike Foundation.

“Last year we raised KES 5 million which we used for various projects; we distributed White canes and Wheelchairs, and supported a nursery school run by Henry Wanyoike Foundation for over 70 vulnerable children, and we planted over 3,000 trees in Kiambu County,” said Mr. Wanyoike.

This year’s categories will be the; 9kms for seniors and juniors, wheelchair races as well 3.5 km for veterans and children.

“As part of our commitment to offer a platform for athletes, we have been supporting the Henry Wanyoike Hope for the Future Run since inception. We are proud to be part of this noble race once again and we are happy that the funds raised will be used to ensure that as many visually impaired people are empowered,” said Sylvia Mulinge, Chief Customer Officer, Safaricom.

 

 

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