Run for Light slated at BGC

MANILA, Philippines - The Stiftung Solarenergie-Solar Energy Foundation (StS) is holding Run for Light on July 21 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig in an effort to generate funds for the group’s pet initiatives.

StS’s main project at the moment is to equip off-grid communities with sustainable lighting, having learned that millions of Filipinos in far-flung areas spend days and nights without electricity.

In this connection, the non-profit organization launches the benefit run which is expected to draw banner field at BGC.

Events on tap are 3K, 5K and 10K with registration fees of P400, P500 and P600, respectively.

Proceeds will go to the funding of solar lamps for Stiftung Solarenergie’s beneficiaries.

Newscaster Gilbert Remulla, TV host Kim Atienza and supply chain manager Erwan Heussaff have confirmed participation in the event.

“What moved me to join the run was the surprising fact that while three kilometers for us is warm-up run, this is the distance that rural villagers regularly walk just to charge their cell phones. We want to help change that through this run,” said Atienza.

“StS is proud to organize the Run for Light as we move forward in our effort to provide sustainable lighting solutions to those who need them most,” said Solar Energy Foundation chairman Jim Ayala.

“While our previous campaigns such as Hike for Light and Ride for Light catered to hiking and motorcycle enthusiasts, Run for Light is something everyone can take part in. The variety of distances will allow both serious and casual runners to help us realize our goal of bringing light to the darkest places in the country,” Ayala added.

Solar Energy Foundation’s past nationwide campaigns that included Sail for Light have helped distribute more than 1,300 solar home systems to over 100 communities across the country.