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All is set for the inaugural John Randall Bradburne Marathon set for Mutemwa, Mutoko on 2 September 2023.
The fun run, which will be an added bonus to the nation’s religious event will coincide with the annual memorial commemorating the life of Catholic philanthropist John Randall Bradburne who died for his faith on September 2 1979 at the age of 58.
Funds from this inaugural fun run will be used to help look after patients living with leprosy at Mutemwa Leprosy Centre in Mutoko, where John Bradburne himself used to stay and help lepers with care and assistance.
The main race will be run over the course of 21 kilometres with other races pencilled for 10 ,5 and over 1 kilometre.
Senior men and women, under 15 boys and girls, specially challenged persons as well as veterans both men and women will have categories dedicated to them with fun races also expected from the clergy who too will hit the road for a worthy charitable cause.
Organisers say in light of the work that is being undertaken to help leprosy survivors at the leprosy centre and afford them a dignified livelihood, people should support the event, join in the fun and also donate to the memorial run as it is for a noble cause.
“John Bradburne lived a life of dedication washing the wounds of the lepers, dressing their limbs and touching their physical afflications when no one else would even go near the lepers. His service was felt by the very heart of those whom he served. We may not have that courage or gift to dress wounds, but by coming to the event, donating to the race or participating in the event and putting the little we can into coffers that help the lepers, we will be doing our own type of wound dressing using the gifts that God gave us, in emulation and furtherance of what John did in his day,” said event spokeperson Aqcuina Guri.
Pegged at an affordable 10 dollars and 5 dollars entry fee, runners will get time to have fun, participate for a worthy cause whilst also walking away with memorabilia to remember this fun filled inaugural family event.
“We encourage corporates and other well-wishers who would like to contribute ahead of the event to ensure a successful run to not hesitate to reach out to the organising committee and help make this promising day an event better and bigger success,” added Ms Guri.
More information on the event including registration and how to make donations is available through the organising team on numbers 0773 440 730, 0714 111 830 and 0713 922 311.
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