Ro & Co: Running for Palestine
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In the summer of 2020, I decided to launch a fundraiser, Ro & Joe: Running for Beirut, for the people of Lebanon, many of whom were rendered homeless, impoverished, and traumatized following the devastating Beirut explosions of August 4th.
Almost a year later, many of us are grappling with the dire situation developing in Palestine and once again there are innocent people rendered homeless, impoverished, and traumatized by the senseless violence ensuing. According to the United Nations and AlJazeera, 91,000 Palestinians have been displaced, over 250 have been killed (at least 66 children and 39 women), over 2,000 have been wounded, and at least 6 hospitals and several clinics, 33 media institutions, 1,800 housing units, and 5 high rise buildings have been destroyed.
That's why I have decided to launch the newest chapter of my running fundraiser, Ro & Co: Running for Palestine. This chapter, now open to the community, will be dedicated to our brothers and sisters in the south of the Levant who are currently in desperate need of our aid. For every $20 donated, either I or a pledger from my community will run/walk/move for one kilometre. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a non-governmental humanitarian relief organization called Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) that provides medical care abroad, sponsors orphaned and disabled youth, and launches large infrastructure healthcare projects.
Want to join the movement? It's simple!
1. Pledge to run/walk/move for Palestine by contacting me (@robelow ) stating your interest.
2. Keep track of the distance you cover (e.g. MapMyRun, Strava) and send proof of movement to me directly.
3. Promote Ro & Co: Running for Palestine to raise awareness and funds.
For more information and to keep up with the Running for Palestine journey, follow me on Instagram, @robelow (Rawan). I appreciate any and all donations you can make, even if you are unable to actively participate. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.
With love,
Ro
Almost a year later, many of us are grappling with the dire situation developing in Palestine and once again there are innocent people rendered homeless, impoverished, and traumatized by the senseless violence ensuing. According to the United Nations and AlJazeera, 91,000 Palestinians have been displaced, over 250 have been killed (at least 66 children and 39 women), over 2,000 have been wounded, and at least 6 hospitals and several clinics, 33 media institutions, 1,800 housing units, and 5 high rise buildings have been destroyed.
That's why I have decided to launch the newest chapter of my running fundraiser, Ro & Co: Running for Palestine. This chapter, now open to the community, will be dedicated to our brothers and sisters in the south of the Levant who are currently in desperate need of our aid. For every $20 donated, either I or a pledger from my community will run/walk/move for one kilometre. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a non-governmental humanitarian relief organization called Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) that provides medical care abroad, sponsors orphaned and disabled youth, and launches large infrastructure healthcare projects.
Want to join the movement? It's simple!
1. Pledge to run/walk/move for Palestine by contacting me (@robelow ) stating your interest.
2. Keep track of the distance you cover (e.g. MapMyRun, Strava) and send proof of movement to me directly.
3. Promote Ro & Co: Running for Palestine to raise awareness and funds.
For more information and to keep up with the Running for Palestine journey, follow me on Instagram, @robelow (Rawan). I appreciate any and all donations you can make, even if you are unable to actively participate. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.
With love,
Ro
Organizer
Rawan Soujaa
Organizer
Mississauga, ON