EDITOR
The Rotary Club of Kihihi yesterday launched the 7th edition of its annual Cancer Run, scheduled to take place on 31st August 2025 in Kihihi town.
The launch event, held at the Centenary Bank Kihihi branch premises, began with a tree-planting initiative at Kihihi Health Center IV, followed by an awareness walk through Kihihi town.
According to Sunday Charles, President of the Rotary Club of Kihihi, the tree-planting exercise aims to promote environmental protection and food security.
He also revealed that the Cancer Run, scheduled for August 31st this year, aims to raise funds for the establishment of a cancer treatment center at Nsambya Hospital. The initiative is intended to improve the health of Ugandans and reduce the need to travel to India for cancer treatment.
Robert Arinaitwe, Chairperson of this year’s Cancer Run, stated that the event will be held under the theme “Run of Hope.” Participants will be flagged off from Kigezi Education Center in Kihihi for both the 10-kilometer and 3-kilometer runs. He noted that this year the goal is to raise over 4 billion shillings to support the establishment of the cancer treatment center at Nsambya Hospital.
Mark Nkurunungi, Manager of Centenary Bank Kihihi branch, commended the collaboration between the bank, one of the event’s sponsors, and the Rotary Club of Kihihi. He expressed optimism that a large number of people will participate in the run.
