Challenge Name: Run For Palestine

As part of the Humanitarian Series we have launched a Virtual Challenge “Run for Palestine” to highlight the issues around what is happening in Palestine.

We want to raise awareness about the heavy restrictions on the everyday life of Palestinians. We thought a Virtual Challenge would be a powerful way of helping people realise how lucky they are to have the freedom of movement that is currently denied to Palestinians.

Running with a purpose becomes all the more meaningful when we do it for others, especially those who have no way of changing their unfortunate situations. It is a way of unlocking the power within us to make a difference.

As you think about the virtual challenge, think of the funds you can raise through family and friends wanting to support your efforts, and then think of that Palestinian child in desperate circumstances you will be helping. You might never meet them, but your act of human kindness will begin that ripple effect that brings us all closer together in an often cruel, indifferent and unequal world.

The Challenge

There are a few challenges associated with this challenge. This should hopefully allow alot more people to engage in this challenge.

Walk, Jog, Run or Cycle

• 5 Kilometres
• 10 Kilometres
• Half Marathon

Cycling

• 25 Miles

Swimming

• 5 Kilometres

About The Medal

The medal is a Palestinian themed. The front has a revolution fist in green, white, red and black to represent the Palestine flag. On the back it has the flag of Palestine and it says Free Palestine in Arabic and English typography.  We also added a quote from Malcolm X that reads

“You can separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom”

The Medal In-depth

Width: 70mm

Height: 100mm

Depth: 6mm

Other Notes

There are so many Palestinian children in need: the virtual challenge will make a small difference.

The Charity Beneficiary is Global Relief Trust. They are currently on the ground in Palestine providing the aid and support that the Palestinian people need.

We would like to sincerely thank the following businesses and organisation for sponsoring this challenge.