Fun run for a cause

MANILA, Philippines - Some 5,000 runners are expected to join the Run a Kilometer for Kerygma or K for K, a fun run aiming to raise funds for orphans, abandoned elderly, street children, out of school youths and women in crisis.

K for K, which is open to the public, will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds on May 29, starting at 5:30 a.m.

The fun run will be led by lay evangelist Bro. Bo Sanchez, founder of the bestselling inspirational magazine Kerygma. Kerygma is a Greek word which means proclamation of the Gospel, which has been Bro. Bo’s mission since he was 12 years old.

Bro. Bo, with his family and friends founded Light of Jesus Family, a prayer community helping charitable institutions, which will be the beneficiaries of K for K.

The institutions are: Anawim Lay Missions Foundation for abandoned elderly; Grace to Be Born, a shelter for women in crisis; Tahanan ng Pagmamahal, an orphanage; Pag-asa ng Pamilya, a scholarship program for out-of school youths; He Cares, a home with a livelihood program for street children; Light of Jesus Counselling Center, which gives 24-hour telephone counselling service; and Shepherd’s Voice Radio and Television Foundation, which takes care of inspirational broadcast programs such as Kerygma TV, Inside the Fish Bowl, for teenagers, and Mustard TV, for children.

K for K registration fee is P250 for adults and P100 for children 12 years old and below. Adult participants will receive a packet which includes a race number, K for K shirt, a certificate and sponsor freebies.

To register, log on to www.lightfam.com/kfork or visit the Feast, the Holy Mass and Prayer Gathering led by Bro. Bo at the Valle Verde Country Club, Pasig City, every Sunday, at 8 to 10 a.m., 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 12:30 to 3 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m., or call 725-9999.