Run for Rohingya 5k
Come join us in a 5k run in support of the Rohingya people! Money raised will be used to provide the victims with shelter, food, clothing, and medical supplies. Help us make the world a better place. T-shirts, beverages, and snacks will be provided.
The goal of this event is to help relieve some of the suffering that the Rohingya people are going through everyday.
With more than 400,000 Rohingyas who have been exiled from their homes, we can no longer remain silent. The persecution and suffering of the Rohingya is only due to their ethnicity and religion - what's going on is nothing less than an ethnic cleansing. Our goal is to see it come to an end.
OUR OBJECTIVES:
At the moment, the Rohingyas need food, shelter, and medical supplies. And its urgent. Here's what we hope to accomplish with your support:
-Raise at least $5,000 to be used directly for their needs
-Raise awareness of the situation accross the Champaign Urbana community
-Encourge community members to take action in the face of injustice
-Offer a motivational, yet fun way for the community to get together and support those in need
THE BENEFIT:
By partaking in this 5k, Rohingyas will receive much needed food, medical aid, clothing, and shelter.
EVENT SCHEDULE
The 5k will be held on November 4th. Check-in will begin at 9:00 at the Quad near the south entrance of the Illini Union. Please come early! The race will start at 9:30. Shortly after, we'll host the Awards Ceremony to distribute prizes to winners. Cool and refreshing snacks and beverages will be provided for the attendees! Make sure to stick around after the race and redeem any possible awards!
Based on weather predictions, we recommend wearing a light sweater or fleece to keep you warm during the cool fall breeze.
To learn more about the crisis, check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVvntQNKZa0 External Event Url
, Champaign, IL, United States
