Red Cross Million Volunteer Run: P500 instead of P1000 for a run registration

With the United Nations having declared 2011 as the International Year of Volunteers (Resolution 52/17), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will serve as a driving force to advance the spirit of volunteerism to address today’s humanitarian challenges. The Philippine Red Cross is organizing the ―Red Cross Million Volunteer Run, a record-breaking run for humanity set on December 4, 2011, to be held simultaneously in key cities and municipalities of the Philippines.





 
Marian Rivera talking about the Million Volunteer Run 

Over the last 20 years, the Philippines has been plagued by 363 natural disasters — earthquakes, typhoons, landslides, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and epidemics that left 116 million lives severely affected. In 2009, the Philippines topped the list of the world’s most disaster-prone countries. In 2010, we ranked third among countries most frequently hit by disasters and natural calamities as the country was ravaged 14 times, just behind China and India.

 
Paolo Bediones supports the Million Volunteer Run

 

The Philippine Red Cross will empower the nation against the dangers of disasters. This run will be the largest ever in the history of the world, with an ultimate target of over one million volunteer runners. All participants will be trained as humanitarian soldiers when disaster strikes. In line with this effort to build the nation’s capacity to cope with life-threatening emergencies, the cost to run is P1000. The funds will be raised for the Red Cross 143 Volunteers Training Program on disaster management and equip Filipino communities with life-saving tools.


Chairman Richard Gordon and Red Cross Supporters

Celebrities supporting the Red Cross Million Volunteer Run





 

The rules of the run are as follows:

• Red Cross Million Volunteer Run is a road race for men and women 3 years old and above.
• Participants below 18 years old must have their parent/guardian sign the Million Volunteer Parental Consent Form and submit to any of the Philippine Red Cross Chapters nationwide.
• All volunteer runners must fill up a registration form.
• The registration fee for each volunteer is P500
• Each runner will receive an official Volunteer Kit which includes the Singlet, Race Number, Disaster Preparedness Guide, Red Cross 143 ID Card, and Red Cross 143 whistle.
• Race bib number must be worn at all times during race. It should be pinned in front of the singlet.
• Race date is on Sunday, December 4, 2011.
• Race starts promptly at 6:00 AM. Assembly is at 5:00 AM.
• Runners must wear their singlet and bib in order to participate in the Million Volunteer Run.
• Participants may run, walk or rest upon their discretion.
• The organizers reserve the right to reject any participant found to have misrepresented him/her.
• The organizers reserve the right to alter any of the above rules and regulations they may deem necessary to ensure the success of the race.
• The decision of the organizers is final.
• Groupon is valid for the Mall of Asia leg only.

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