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H A N A "RUN FOR THEIR LIVES"
Run For Their Lives (RFTL) is Sri Lanka's largest annual charity run, initiated in 2010 by the Rotaract Club of Colombo Uptown. It aims to raise awareness and funds for the Apeksha Cancer Institute in Maharagama The run addresses the lack of awareness and funding for cancer treatment in Sri Lanka, supporting the purchase of timely medication and necessary equipment From humble beginnings RFTL has grown over the years, attracting over 4,500 participants each year It has become a platform for individuals to run in memory of loved ones affected by cancer or to support friends and raise awareness. The event is meticulously planned, with supporters, runners, sponsors, and donors coming together The 10th edition was held on the 25th of February at the Viharamahadevi Amphitheatre, featured a night run and successfully raised over 7 million rupees RFTL was back in full glory and was a true testament of our theme which is “No One Fights Alone”.
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