Project name and detail

“Run Against HIV/AIDS” is an annual international race organized in Nansana, Wakiso District, Uganda, East Africa. This race will be the first of its kind in the area. It is a 10 kilometer race organized in rural areas of Nansana.

It is a unique event organized and spearheaded by People Living with HIV/AIDS in the community. Raising much needed funds for worthy causes is a vital ingredient of this race.

Goal

To contribute to increased access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS Treatment, care and Support to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Objective

• To organize a sporting event annually.
• To raise funds for construction of an HIV/AIDS Care and Support Clinic in the community.

Date of the event

1st December 2009

Location of event

Nansana Town Council, Wakiso District – Uganda
6 miles Kampala – Hoima Road

Benefits to the community, Kifad & participant

• Construction of an HIV/AIDS Care and Support Clinic in the community.
• Free HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT).
• Information about comprehensive HIV/AIDS Treatment, PMTCT, ART.
• Sensitization and education about HIV/AIDS, testimonies, best practices etc
• Involves children in sports right from an early age.
• It helps you lose weight
• Anyone can join in
• It keeps you fit
• Good for your bones
• Good for your mind
• Great sport to do with friends
• Great credit crunching form of exercise – it’s cheap and easy!
• Prizes at end of race

Benefits to sponsor

• Visibility: publicity on radio, caps, T-shirts, banners, TV, sponsor’s details on the “Run Against HIV/AIDS” Website and other publications.
• Free space at venue of the race for Sponsor’s exhibition. An exhibition event will be organized at the event site where all sponsors will exhibit their products, services, and items to the community members.

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