Second Edition of 5K Run For Change and Fun Walk 2018 in Liberia
The Bill Rogers Youth Foundation (BRYF) is organizing the 2nd annual “5K Run for Change and Fun Walk” in partnership with the Ministry of Youth & Sports, Liberia National Olympic Committee, and Liberia Athletic Federation. A 2-Day event, the Run/Walk will be held on November 29, 2018 followed by an Awards / Dinner on November 30, 2018 in Monrovia, Liberia with theme “Building Liberian Youth Future Together”. Supporting partners include Liberia Broadcasting System, Africa Investors Group Foundation, Youth for Change and Youth Network for Reform, All Pro Consulting Services, Ecowas Radio, Roots Holdings Inc, among others.
This inspiring 5K Run for Change is meant to empower Liberian Youth through the Bill Rogers Youth Foundation Sports for Change programs hence increasing participation in athletic activities. The run/walk will commence at JFK Hospital and end at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium. Awards / prizes (certificates, medal and trophies) will be provided to winners in three categories of participants: Youth and active runners, Elderly and people with disabilities, and a special award for Women and girls.
The key reason for this 5K Run is to expose the athletic talents of Young Liberia. To achieve this, the project team is seeking partnerships or sponsorships from companies, Youth Organizations, Non Profit Organizations, private and public sector organizations. Registration forms are available at various locations including gas stations, media institutions, high schools and universities.
The 2018 Run/Walk session will be facilitated by the technical teams of the Liberia Athletic Federation and the Liberia National Olympic Committee of the Ministry of Youth & Sports of the Republic of Liberia along with Bill Rogers, the lead organizer of the project who is a highly experienced international track athlete.
On Day two, November 30, 2018, the event will climax at Millennium Guest House in Congotown, Monrovia with an empowering dinner and awards ceremony to present winners with cash prizes, medals, trophies, certificates and a message of Hope to the young people of Liberia. Moreover, the organizers will recognize and appreciate all stakeholders, partners, and sponsors in the public and private sectors for their support and network to discuss future events. The evening will bring together some of Liberia’s talents from the business / entrepreneur community, music, movies, and sports among others. Refreshments will be served followed by motivational speeches by sponsors/partners.
Bill Rogers Youth Foundation (BRYF) is a nonprofit organization on a mission to help Liberian youth and children discover and develop their natural athletic talents so that they can positively impact their communities. BRYF’s goal is to develop at risk youth into strong adult leaders so they become role-models and mentors. Bill Rogers (Liberia’s renowned middle-distance runner) vision is to use sports to break down the cycle of violence and build unity among Liberian youths and communities.
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BILL ROGERS YOUTH FOUNDATION (BRYF) Contacts:
Mr. Bill Rogers, Founder – BRYF USA
Mr. Emmanuel Divine Kpoto, BRYF Liberia
Website: https://billrogersyouthfoundation.org
E-mail: brogers985@gmail.com
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
LIBERIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM
The Liberia Broadcasting System’s mission is to promote the developmental and cultural aspirations of Liberia by leading the country’s broadcast industry through quality programming, whilst engaging in viable commercial activities.
AFRICA INVESTORS GROUP FOUNDATION
The Africa Investors Group Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Africa Investors Group, was created to respond to particular crises suddenly affecting communities in Liberia, Africa and elsewhere by offering counseling, mentoring, coaching and support.
YOUTH NETWORK FOR REFORM INC. (YONER – LIBERIA)
YONER – LIBERIA is Liberia’s first hybrid Youth-led Development Organization, established in 2008 principally to reunite communities and civil war enemies. The organization provides basic services to support child victims of the war and reintegrate them into society as productive citizens.
ALL PRO CONSULTING SERVICES
All Pro Consulting Services assists in securing quality equipment for importation into Africa and other overseas locations. Trade Negotiation: navigating and negotiating trade agreements; assists in securing investment in America or American backing for projects abroad.
PEOPLE’S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
Established in 2016, the Peoples’ Empowerment Foundation is an organization working for people unreached, unheard and unseen. The organization focuses on policy discussions, advocacy, community outreach, water, Agriculture and Education.
EXCEL GLOBAL MEDIA GROUP INC
Excel Global Media Group Inc is an international media enterprise (headquartered in the USA) that provides magazine publications, video and TV production, web design, event management, public relations and social media services, among others.
Photos taken at the 5K Run For Change and Fun Walk 2017
