Pangasinense volunteers run for Red Cross humanitarian challenge

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/411501210940/pangasinense-volunteers-run-for-red-cross-humanitarian-challenge
• Friday, July 28, 2017

By VENUS MAY H. SARMIENTO

URDANETA CITY, July 28 (PIA) - Some 4,000 youth and adult volunteers raced their way to help save lives in the latest Red Cross humanitarian challenge staged here.

Florame Magalong, chapter administrator of the Philippine Red Cross-Pangasinan Chapter, said the nationwide Million Volunteer Run (MVR) is now on its fourth year with a concept of “Shades of Red” with the tagline I Choose to Run to Save Lives.

“The MVR serves as a driving force in advancing the spirit of volunteerism to address today’s humanitarian challenges,” Magalong told the Philippine Information Agency.

Magalong said PRC strives to empower the nation against the dangers of disasters by developing the youth and the volunteers as humanitarian soldiers.

The humanitarian run also hopes to raise funds for PRC youth and volunteers who will undergo trainings on disaster management to equip every community with life-saving skills.

As early as 4 a.m., the runners assembled at the CB Mall in Urdaneta City and were given shirts to use in the 3K and 5k route.