Monday, March 28, 2011

Team Azkals join fun run



BORACAY ISLAND, Malay, Aklan- The Philippine Azkals team will be joining Malay Mayor John Yap in the first fun run in a bid to preserve the white beach of Boracay.

Elena Brugger, environment consultant of Yap for Boracay said that the awareness campaign will be held on April 23 in this resort island.

The fun run will start from Boracay station three to one towards the Eco-Villages.

"At least 5,000 both tourists and locals have already signified their intention in joining the fun run," said Brugger.

Categories of the said fun run will be 2.5 kilometers, five kilometers, ten kilometers and 21 kilometers. The run will also not focus at the beach front but also at the back street.

Its theme is "Sali Ako Diyan (Count Me In) I care for Boracay, I will run for Boracay.

Organized by Unlimited Events Inc the project is also in partnership and supported by non-government organizations in Boracay such as Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Municipality of Malay, Aklan. The project also aims to raise funds for the activities to preserve the white sand of Boracay.

After the fun, run, there will be a special beach football tournament match to be participated by national team Azkals.

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