With Rob Gomm (2nd from left), PADS' Global Run organizer |
Cebu City --- PSEFI-SKILLS actively supported the Global Run for Persons With Disabilities, organized by the Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS). Dubbed as, "Break the Silence: Global Run," PADS hosted "approximately 10,000 global change-makers of all abilities and ages to participate in this fun run, in cities around the world," said its press release. In another press release, PADS stated that, "Our goal isn't to break world records. Instead, our goal is to generate a wave of awareness across the globe which will contribute to the eradication of the sexual abuse of Deaf women and children."
Ms. Michelle S. (middle) with Deaf graduate Denven (right) |
PSEFI's Marketing Officer, Ms. Michelle C. Salon, represented the foundation in this event, together with Primary Structures Corporation's (PSC) Runners Club members. One of PSEFI-SKILLS' Deaf graduates, Denven Verano, who now works as housekeeping staff of Quest Hotel-Cebu, joined this event with his other Deaf colleagues from the Gualandi Mission for the Deaf.
The primary run was set here in Cebu City, where Filipinos and international guests took to the streets to show their support. Simultaneously, other cities in the country also hosted runs with the support of SM Malls. On the same day, March 19, there had been confirmed runs across North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and the Pacific nations. The final run of the day was hosted by Google at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California, USA.
The race categories consisted of 3K (Php 350), 6K (Php 450), 12K (Php 550) and 21K (Php 650). For Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) joining the event, a special 1K category was included. Race proceeds will be used for the awareness campaign of PADS' flagship project, Break the Silence, the prevention of sexual abuse of Deaf women and children in the Philippines. We would like to thank Mr. Rob Gomm, PADS' Marketing Supervisor who worked hard to make this event a truly successful one! Till next year's Global Run!
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