Hundreds of runners, walkers, and
well-wishers assembled at CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda for the 10th
Annual CURE Brain Surgery Run. The initiative aims to raise Shs1 billion to
fund life-saving surgeries for children suffering from hydrocephalus and spina
bifidafinancially prohibitive conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord.
The high-profile event attracted political leaders,
corporate sponsors, investors, and civil society partners. Speaker of
Parliament Rt. Hon. Jacob Markson Oboth-Oboth flagged off the 10KM and 5KM
races before joining participants in the run. Other notable dignitaries
included Hon. Lydia Wanyoto, Hon. Karim Masaba, Hon. Peace Khalayi, Hon.
Godfrey Wanyoto, and Hon. Emmanuel Biara.
Humanitarian entities, including the Nandala Foundation,
supported the cause. Nandala Foundation PRO Sam Masolo reaffirmed their
commitment to the "Mankind First" initiative, emphasizing efforts to
restore hope for vulnerable children.
Transforming Mbale City into a display of unity and
hope, the milestone edition highlighted the essential role of public-private
partnerships in bridging healthcare barriers and securing specialized pediatric
care.
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