A
number of superheroes were recently seen running around SM Mall of
Asia, Pasay City. The heroes convened for the first ever TV5
Superheroes Run: Manila, a mission that will benefit the Alagang
Kapatid Foundation Inc., the social development arm of TV5 which aims
to help families during times of disaster and calamity.
Participants
from kids, teens to adults filled up the location early morning which
made it look like a massive heroes’ assembly. They were all geared
up in their running wear, wristbands and of course, their superhero
attire. Runners joining the 16k run wore a Supergirl cape, 10k
runners showed off their Arrow-like hood and 5k runners flashed their
The Flash inspired headgear. Some participants stood out more with
their colorful tutus, vibrant wigs, printed socks and something you
don’t usually see in runs, stunning pumps. Not to be outdone were
the adorable mini superheroes who joined the 200m dash. Some kids
even showed up wearing full-blown Supergirl and The Flash costumes.
No
less than TV5 President and CEO, Chot Reyes was there to lead the
event. The program was hosted by Rizza Diaz, who set the guidelines
for the runners. Before the run, Sports5 Head, Patricia Bermudez led
the group in prayer followed by warm-up exercises by Coach CJ from
Takbo.ph. After these, the starter pistol was fired by Jinoe M. Gavan
also from Takbo.ph. With the race off, the runners sprung into
action just like superheroes off to save the day.
Derek
Ramsay brought star power to the event. TV5 stars Alwyn Uytingco,
Shaira Mae De la Cruz and Mark Neumann were also spotted in the run
along with PSL players, Jov Gonzaga (RC Cola Army Lady Troopers),
Jeck Dionela (Cignal HD Spikers) and Royse Tubino (RC Cola Army Lady
Troopers).
During
the awarding ceremony, Coach Chot expressed his appreciation for the
people who made the superheroes run a reality. He also thanked the
participants who made the effort to show up early and in their
costumes. A total of 24 medals were awarded by Coach Chot, joined by
Derek Ramsay and Lloyd Manaloto, Media5 Head of Marketing.
Following
the awarding, part of the proceeds from the run were turned over the
to the Alagang Kapatid Foundation Inc., represented by its Executive
Director, Ms. Menchie Silvestre who thanked everyone who joined the
run. She said that the donation will help families in need during
calamities which made the runners, indeed, heroes for a day.
And
that is how on one Saturday morning, superheroes weren’t just a
figment of imagination or just a part of a panel from comic books.
Everyone got a taste of being a real one, thanks to TV5’s
Superheroes Run: Manila.
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