All set for annual Zimpapers Cancer Power Walk

Sunday News Reporters

IT’S all systems go for the 7th Zimpapers Cancer Power walk, which takes place in six provinces on Saturday, starting at 5.30 am.

All roads lead to Old Hararians Sports Club in the capital, with the event also taking place at different venues in Bulawayo, Gweru, Kariba, Mutare and Masvingo. Registration is pegged at US$10 or $6 500, with all participants receiving a branded T-shirt each. In Bulawayo, the walk will start at the Chronicle offices.

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited hosts the annual charity campaign in collaboration with Island Hospice. All the proceeds go towards assisting cancer patients. Several corporates are supporting the initiative, with West Property being the anchor sponsor, while FBC Holdings and Sunny Yi Feng are the platinum and gold sponsors, respectively.

Other sponsors include the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, Karorina’s Wellness Spar, the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe, ZimSwitch, Mackay, Hybrid Travel and Tours, Tsebo, Micour Visions, Steiner Afriqa, Rue’s Paper Flowers, Blaq Impressions Media, Zorro Trained, Premier Service Medical Aid Society, and Ambulance Care and Evacuation.

There will also be free health checks, counselling and massages during the event.

Zimpapers public relations and corporate communications manager (digital and publishing), Mrs Pauline Matanda, urged people from all walks of life to come in their numbers.

“This is not a campaign to be missed as it combines entertainment, and educative and informing experiences.

“Zimpapers is calling on people from all walks of life to come in their numbers to participate and get free health screening services.”