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Hundreds participated in cancer run in Sheema District
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By Our Reporter
Sheema
Hundreds of people, including well-wishers and members of the Rotary Club of Kabwohe, gathered at Sheema Main Stadium in Sheema Municipality for a cancer run on Sunday, August 25.
The event featured 5km and 10km runs, starting at 7:30 a.m., and was flagged off by Sheema District LC5 Chairperson Jemimah Tumwijukye Buhanda. Participants ran through the streets of Kabwohe Division before returning to Kabwohe Main Stadium.
This year marked the 12th Rotary Cancer Run, held under the theme "The Magic of Rotary," which emphasizes the power of collaboration among Rotarians to bring hope and joy to communities in need.
The event concluded with the awarding of certificates to major sponsors, including Centenary Bank and Aquafina, as well as other contributors. Certificates were also presented to the top-performing participants in the various races.
Sheema LC5chairperson Jemimah Buhanda flagging off participants
Jemimah Buhanda praised the participants for coming together to support the fight against cancer. "It is heartening to see such a massive turnout, running for health and supporting a noble cause," she said.
Rotarian Goden Nankunda, representing Engineer Allan Mbaga, President of the Rotary Club of Kabwohe, highlighted the purpose of the run: to raise funds for cancer awareness and improve access to affordable and better medical care.
Sheema Municipal Speaker, Steven Katwiromunda was among the participants
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