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For over a million people in Burma, running isn’t a choice. For them, it is a question of survival. As you join us and run for the “Run 4 Relief” in Adelaide, you are using your feet for freedom in Burma! Money raised will go towards Partners Relief & Development’s ‘5 Alive’ campaign to provide much needed food, shelter, medicine, cooking supplies, blankets and mosquito nets for villagers displaced by the Burma Army’s attacks.

Partners also supports nine medical clinics inside Karen State, Burma, which will benefit from funds raised at the Run 4 Relief. Each clinic provides medical support for between 3,500 and 5,000 people in desperate need of basic healthcare. Partners’ relief efforts reached over 200,000 displaced people along the border of Thailand and Burma in 2007.

As well as raising support for the people of Burma, getting sponsors is a great way to increase awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Burma within the local community. And don’t forget to invite them to cheer you along the run!

For more information please visit the Partners Relief & Development website: www.partnersworld.org.au

You can sign up here or email us for more information.

Event Information

When:

8:30 – 11:30am, Saturday April 18th 2009

Where:

St Peters River Park, St Peters (adjacent to Torrens River, see map on right)

What's On:

The inaugural Adelaide Run For Relief 2009 will include: fund-raising, awareness & advocacy.

Fundraising:
Proceeds from the Run For Relief will assist Partners Relief & Development's programs to support the victims of conflict and oppression in Burma. This is a great opportunity to show your care and support; so sign up as a runner, get out there to collect sponsorship, and join us on April 18 to run! Donations over $2 made in support of walkers/runners are tax deductible and will be used to support the children of Burma, through the Good Life Club program, teacher subsidies to provide education for students on the run from the Burma Army, and other internally displaced children support programs.

A range of merchandise will be for sale on the day. This will include Run For Relief event t-shirts, ethnic woven products from Burma, Fair Trade Partners clothing, and other products which support the people of Burma.

Advocacy & Awareness:
There will be a display of information about the situation in Burma and how Run For Relief is making a difference there. There will be an opportunity to sign a petition, as well as watch documentaries to get an even greater understanding of what it is like to live life constantly on the run from the Burma Army.

About the Run:

There will be two options that participants may choose to complete:

1. 'Social Run/Walk' – for people who want to participate with a more leisurely outlook.
2. 'Competitive Run' – will consist of an 8km circuit; for those who want to 'push' themselves!

Various prizes will be awarded on the day!

Food and Drinks

A selection of delicious Burmese cuisine will be available for all to try. Also a range of drinks will be available for purchase throughout the day. Water will be provided for participants.
Getting There

Map of St Peters Park



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Run for Relief is based on a concept originally developed by the Seattle Burma Round Table and Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. Events have been held across the planet, including Burma, Thailand, Norway, the USA, the UK, Australia and Alaska.
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