Deputy Shamir Fernández made a call to the participants of the Independence Athletic Race to support those affected by the earthquake.
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The organizing committee of the Independence Athletics Race, which will be held this Sunday, September 24, will open a food collection center during the number pick-up, which will be this Saturday in Venustiano Carranza Forest, as well as during the competition.
There are 350 registered students aged 13 to 16, who will run under the motto Walk, Jog, and Run!
Before starting the press conference, those present observed a minute of silence for the earthquake victims. Then, the deputy, Shamir Fernández, mentioned that people who want to contribute can bring the items on Saturday, the 23rd, from 9:00 to 17:00 at the park where the number pick-up will take place. It will also be possible to donate at the starting and finishing point on Sunday.
Furthermore, the runners will wear a black ribbon on their shirts as a sign of mourning for the earthquake victims that affected the center of the country.
On the other hand, the teacher, Juan Manuel Ríos, reported that registrations sold out since last Monday, with just over a thousand people registered. The possibility of opening up more spaces is being analyzed, although it is not confirmed yet.
He highlighted that there are 350 registered students aged 13 to 16, who will run under the motto Walk, Jog, and Run!, starting at 8:00 a.m. The start will be on Independencia Boulevard and Washington Street, and the finish line will be at the Miguel Hidalgo monument.
This race is promoted by the State Congress of the LX Legislature through Deputy Shamir Fernández and with the support of the private sector. The prize draw is another attraction, and the total amount is already at 105,000 pesos.
