Boateng (L) Kalmoni (M) and a dignitary at the launch
Lakeside Marina Park (LMP) in collaboration with Happy FM on Tuesday launched the 2019 Edition of the annual 6km and 10km Family Fun Run and Walk at Silver Star Towers, Airport. This marks the events’ 9th Edition since its inception in 2010.
This year’s event is set to take place on Wednesday, March 6, at the Lakeside Marina Park, Lakeside Estate.
According to organizers, this event is aimed at bringing together families, individuals and schools to promote a healthy lifestyle and celebrate Ghana’s 62nd Independence Day through physical exercises.
Speaking at the launch of the event, Mr. Ernest Boateng, Chief Executive Officer of Global Media Alliance Group said “the main objective of the annual Family Fun Run is to provide a good opportunity for families, individuals and students to exercise and network.”
Mr. Boateng urged families, individuals and schools to come and participate in their numbers and take advantage of the numerous benefits the event offers.
“We want to intensify awareness about the need for families to occasionally meet, exercise and engage in fun-filled activities in order to break the routine boredom of work and promote bonding among families.”
Director of Lakeside Estate, Mr. Salah Kweku Kalmoni said “The Lakeside Marina/Happy FM Family Fun Run is a family event held annually on the Independence Day, to encourage healthy living among Ghanaians.”
He added that this year’s winners would receive prizes such as generators, printers, cameras and accessories among others.
This is the 9th in the series of the Lakeside Marina and Happy FM Family Fun Run and over 600 people are expected to participate this year.
The 6 km and 10 km run will start at 6:00 am at the Lakeside Marina Park. Other side attractions awaiting all participants include free breakfast, medical screening and a special VIP breakfast.
Registration for Single entry is GH¢ 45, Family entry (for a team up to 5 members) is GH¢ 100 and GH¢ 200 for school team of 5 members.
There will also be special VIP breakfast at GH¢ 45 per head. Registration centres include Silver Star Tower- Airport City, YFM Accra Mall, Happy FM-Asylum Down and Lakeside Marina Park. Registration has started yesterday, Tuesday January 22, 2019.
However, GH¢ 7 from each registration will be donated to the Mercy Social Centre to support continuous care of the inhabitants of the centre.