Star Magic artists led thousands of running enthusiasts in a fun run that aims to help counter the rise of diabetes cases in the Philippines.
Dubbed the Sun Life Resolution Run, the event is organized by Sun Life Financial and aims to spread awareness on diabetes prevention while also encouraging Filipinos to lead a more active and healthier lifestyle in 2018. In fact, part of the event’s proceeds are donated to the diabetes awareness programs of the Institute of Studies for Diabetes Foundation, Inc.
“We, as a corporation, are trying to invest in our community. And for us as an insurance company, we’re not just about helping you with lifetime financial security, we want you to enjoy a long, healthy, and prosperous life,” said Sun Life President for Asia Claude Accum as he welcomed the runners at Camp Aguinaldo, where the event was held.
“In an event like this, we have a great opportunity to raise money for the community. I’m also proud of the fact that we’re not only raising money for three charities here in the Philippines, but across all the countries that we’re doing this,” Accum said, explaining that Resolution Runs are also held in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
“We’re raising money for each one of those countries for diabetes. We take that as a particular, as a focus where we hope to make a change across the world.”
The run also champions education, as part of the proceeds are allocated to the scholarship programs of Hebreo 12:1 Foundation and Star Magic. The Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation likewise benefits from the event.
As it is every year, the Sun Life Resolution run enjoyed the support of many celebrities, led by Sun Life brand ambassador Piolo Pascual. The showbiz heartthrob advocates a healthy lifestyle to help prevent diabetes.
Piolo’s fellow Star Magic artists also joined the event, participated in the different categories: 500-meter dash for kids; 500-meter walk for adults; and the 3K, 5K, and 10K runs.
Among those spotted were Inigo Pascual, Robi Domingo, Enchong Dee, Matteo Guidicelli, Nikki Valdez, Ysabel Ortega, and Marco Gallo. Meanwhile, Kisses Delavin, Edward Barber, Maymay Entrata, and Inigo also performed in the post-run show.
