The third annual «Run for Autism» charity marathon took
place in Astana, bringing together over 3,000 runners. Residents from various
cities across Kazakhstan and other countries also took part remotely, including
from Almaty, Karagandy, Pavlodar, Zhanaozen, Zhezkazgan, Oral, Petropavl, as
well as London, Moscow, and Istanbul. The charity race is traditionally
organized by the Bolashak Foundation with the support of partners. The event is
primarily aimed at raising public awareness of autism spectrum disorders and other
aspects of mental health. The funds raised will be used to open inclusion
support offices.
«It’s not just people with special needs taking part. Today,
20 people with hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, and autism are running, along
with a large number of representatives from foreign companies and diplomatic
missions. The number of people joining our marathon is increasing, because we
are not just running - we are running with meaning,» noted Dinara Gaplan, Chair
of the Board of Trustees, Bolashak Foundation.
«My son and I are participating in this race for the second
time. Events like this help raise public awareness of this topic and support
parents raising children with special needs. It’s not just a sporting event,
but also a platform for unity, understanding, and inspiration,» said race
participant Yeldos Imanbayev.
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