Dignitaries at the high table at the launch
Ghanaian radio brand, Happy98.9FM in partnership with the Lakeside Marina Park has launched the 2022 edition of its most anticipated run event, ‘Family Fun Run’.
Being the 12th in its series, the Family Fun Run aims to improve and increase family bonds, promote the culture of exercising amongst families and celebrating Ghana’s Independence Day.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global Media Alliance (GMA), Ernest Boateng, in his opening remarks said the partnership between the two institutions, has been filled with commitment, constancy and philanthropic work.
He disclosed that after extensive consultation with stakeholders, the run which takes place on March 6 every year will however be held on Monday, March 7, which is also a public holiday. The sum of Gh₵10 from each registration wouldbe donated to the Mercy Social Centre.
Director for Lakeside Estates, Salah Kwaku Kalmoni sharing modalities of the run stated that the Family Fun Run will be held under strict adherence to the COVID-19 safety protocols with one of the most important requirements being “all participants being fully vaccinated.”
Programmes Manager for Happy98.9FM, Elwoode Mantey said the brand which pursues developmental project was proud to be partnering with Lakeside Marina for the Family Fun Run, and pledged their continuous commitment to promoting family unity and doing good.
He revealed the best school team to emerge winners in their category during the run will enjoy Gh₵5,000 airtime from Happy98.9FM and its affiliate for promotional purposes “and this is a sign of how much we are committed towards the run.”
The 6km and 10 km long walk/run will occur at the same time in four regions (Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi & Tamale) across the country and will see participants adhering to the strictest COVID-19 safety protocols.
The registration fee for the run remains same. Individual runners can pick up forms for GH₵50.00; GH₵150.00 for a family and a school team at GH₵250.00.
Participants can pick up their registration forms at the premises of Happy FM at Asylum Down, the Lakeside Marina Park, Silver Star Tower, YFM – Accra Mall and Global Media Alliance (GMA), Dzorwulu.
With the run being an outdoor event, runners will remain spaced out, at least 6 feet apart to prevent body contact and neglect of social distancing policies. In addition to this, runners are not allowed to stand or sit in groups as areas will be demarcated with the right spacing for everyone.
There will be a number of water stations along the route to not only provide water for the thirsty and veronica buckets for handwashing.
Dignitaries at the high table at the launch