The organizers are investing in this program in order to make the OPAP Limassol Marathon the largest social event in the place.
The program " Give n 'Gain " was one of the innovations of this year OPAP Limassol Marathon , as it gave every runner and company that took part in the race the opportunity to raise money for a public benefit organization or purpose of its choice. Gathered € 34,262 exceeding all expectations. & Nbsp;
Most of the money was raised by 28 runners who ran on one of the racetracks, while the contribution of five companies that raised money through the platform givengain.com , running on the Primetel Corporate Road 5km For a race like OPAP Limassol Marathon , where more than 200 companies participate and gathers 15,000 runners , the prospect of raising much more money is huge. The contestants will have the opportunity to contribute through the program "Give n 'Gain" and the organization of 2020. After the great success of the first campaign, it is expected that the amount raised will be even greater.
Through the platform givengain.com any runner or company can register and run for a charitable organization or purpose. Even if an Organization is not already affiliated with the platform, it can do so easily and at no cost. In this way everyone can run for the purpose they want and put their little stone in strengthening a vulnerable group.
Beyond cooperation with the platform givengain.com OPAP Limassol Marathon supports the Karaiskakeio Foundation with the amount of € 10,000 , for a world without leukemia, while implementing the program Going Green in collaboration with Muskita, in order to reduce the ecological impact and make the event a model of environmental management for sporting events.
The OPAP Limassol Marathon, which is the largest sporting event in Cyprus, is organized for the 14th time on March 21-22, 2020. The ever-increasing number of participants and the ever-increasing interest from e abroad, have spread the fame of the event far beyond the borders of Cyprus. & nbsp;
Για More information and registration at www.limassolmarathon.com and www.facebook.com/limassolmarathon.