cbc Honduras, through its leading isotonic brand Gatorade, held “The Seventh Gatorade MarathonHON” for the benefit of Hospital Maria, Pediatric Specialties, a sports day that was a resounding success.
Before the sun came up, just at 5:10 a.m. the first group of runners of 21 and 42 kilometers started what became a real charity party, the second group that covered the circuit of 5 and 10 kilometers left at 7:05 a.m. and that is how the first group of runners of 21 and 42 kilometers started what became a real charity party, the second group that covered the circuit of 5 and 10 kilometers left at 7: 05 in the morning and that is how the orange color of Gatorade, enthusiasm, energy, solidarity and more than 2,500 athletes who said present, crowded La Villa Olimpica and the streets of Tegucigalpa in an activity that was planned exclusively to support the patients of the Hospital Maria, Pediatric Specialties, for which he was made delivery of a donation of L 519,828. 00.
the categories in which they had the opportunity to compete were 5, 10, 21 and 42 kilometers including senior citizens, in female and male. The sporting feat set the best records for the participants, who climbed the podium in some cases between one and another place with differences of a few seconds.
Jacqueline Flefil, General Manager of Hospital Maria, said: “We thank cbc Honduras and its brand Gatorade, the athletes and those who with their registrations made this activity a reality, this contribution we received will allow us to continue helping our patients, thanks to Gatorade, volunteers, companies that supported this marathon for trusting the work of Hospital Maria and our children who every day give us lessons as athletes, of perseverance, effort and perseverance, they deserve it”.
The seventh Gatorade marathon was prepared for more than three months and counted with the important support and commitment of companies such as the media, which joined the message of support, companies such as UNO, Pronto, Supermercados La Colonia, Larach & Cía, Diunsa, Therafit, Be Fit, Pedidos Ya, Renovart Platinum, Industrias Maknudo, Cooperativa Elga, who supported with impressive prizes for the winning athletes, participants and the public, giving more enthusiasm to the activity.