RefugePoint World Refugee Day 5k
Monday, June 17 – Sunday, June 23, 2024
Past event
5:00 AM EDT
Cambridge, Massachusetts
$35.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join the global movement to support refugees by participating in the RefugePoint World Refugee Day 5K, happening from June 17th to June 23rd, 2024! This exciting virtual event allows you to run, walk, row, swim, or bike at your own pace and from your chosen location, including Cambridge, Middlesex, or anywhere in the world.
Since 2005, RefugePoint has been a beacon of hope for over 141,000 refugees, focusing on those most vulnerable, including women, children, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. With the pressing reality that 130 million people are expected to be forcibly displaced by the end of 2024, your participation is crucial. By registering for this 5K, you can help raise awareness and funds for essential programs that support those facing extreme vulnerabilities. Registration includes a stylish RefugePoint T-shirt for participants in the United States who sign up by June 3rd. Plus, if you fundraise $250 or more, your entry fee will be waived! Celebrate World Refugee Day with us and honor the incredible stories and resilience of refugees around the world. Sign up today and make a difference!
Since 2005, RefugePoint has been a beacon of hope for over 141,000 refugees, focusing on those most vulnerable, including women, children, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. With the pressing reality that 130 million people are expected to be forcibly displaced by the end of 2024, your participation is crucial. By registering for this 5K, you can help raise awareness and funds for essential programs that support those facing extreme vulnerabilities. Registration includes a stylish RefugePoint T-shirt for participants in the United States who sign up by June 3rd. Plus, if you fundraise $250 or more, your entry fee will be waived! Celebrate World Refugee Day with us and honor the incredible stories and resilience of refugees around the world. Sign up today and make a difference!
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RefugePoint World Refugee Day 5k
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Entries closedMonday, Jun 17, 2024
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JOIN REFUGEPOINT https://www.refugepoint.org IN CELEBRATING WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2024 WITH A VIRTUAL 5K! Run, walk, row, swim, or bike - participate in whichever way is best for you!
WHEN: Monday, June 17th - Sunday, June 23rd.
WHERE: Anywhere in the world!
WHY: Since 2005, RefugePoint https://www.refugepoint.org has assisted over 141,000 refugees in accessing resettlement and other pathways to safety, with a focus on those who are chronically underserved by traditional humanitarian response: such as women, children, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We envision a world where ALL refugees can safely build stable, connected, and thriving lives. With an alarming 130 million people expected to be forcibly displaced or stateless by the end of 2024 (UN Refugee Agency), the need for action is urgent. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO ASSIST THOSE FACING EXTREME VULNERABILITIES AND AMPLIFY THEIR INDIVIDUAL STORIES. HELP US SUPPORT 100,000 MORE BY REGISTERING FOR OUR VIRTUAL 5K TODAY AND HELPING US RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS.
THEME: Every minute, 20 people are forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, and persecution. Often, they'll travel hundreds of miles to reach a safer country, bringing only what they could carry. Once they arrive, they'll be known as a "refugee"a title that threatens to define their existence indefinitely. But refugees are so much more than the labels placed upon them. They are mothers, fathers, dancers, cooks, music enthusiasts, bookworms, teachers, and doctors - people like you and me with hopes and dreams. As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we honor not just their status but the uniqueness of each individual. Hear from Bahati https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj8OBa_AGTd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link, a nurse in Nova Scotia and former RefugePoint client, as she celebrates the whole person that she is.
HOW: Join today by signing up as an individual and creating a personal fundraiser, or as a team to support RefugePoint's work!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES an awesome RefugePoint T-shirt for those participating in the United States who register by June 3rd. Rock your gear around the country and tag us while doing so! Let us know why you run for refugees and we'll share your photos and videos on our social media accounts. We'll also be announcing first place winners for individuals and teams who raise the most money.
WANT TO GAIN A COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY? DONATE OR FUNDRAISE $250 OR MORE AND WE'LL WAIVE YOUR ENTRANCE FEE!
WHEN: Monday, June 17th - Sunday, June 23rd.
WHERE: Anywhere in the world!
WHY: Since 2005, RefugePoint https://www.refugepoint.org has assisted over 141,000 refugees in accessing resettlement and other pathways to safety, with a focus on those who are chronically underserved by traditional humanitarian response: such as women, children, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We envision a world where ALL refugees can safely build stable, connected, and thriving lives. With an alarming 130 million people expected to be forcibly displaced or stateless by the end of 2024 (UN Refugee Agency), the need for action is urgent. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO ASSIST THOSE FACING EXTREME VULNERABILITIES AND AMPLIFY THEIR INDIVIDUAL STORIES. HELP US SUPPORT 100,000 MORE BY REGISTERING FOR OUR VIRTUAL 5K TODAY AND HELPING US RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS.
THEME: Every minute, 20 people are forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, and persecution. Often, they'll travel hundreds of miles to reach a safer country, bringing only what they could carry. Once they arrive, they'll be known as a "refugee"a title that threatens to define their existence indefinitely. But refugees are so much more than the labels placed upon them. They are mothers, fathers, dancers, cooks, music enthusiasts, bookworms, teachers, and doctors - people like you and me with hopes and dreams. As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we honor not just their status but the uniqueness of each individual. Hear from Bahati https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj8OBa_AGTd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link, a nurse in Nova Scotia and former RefugePoint client, as she celebrates the whole person that she is.
HOW: Join today by signing up as an individual and creating a personal fundraiser, or as a team to support RefugePoint's work!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES an awesome RefugePoint T-shirt for those participating in the United States who register by June 3rd. Rock your gear around the country and tag us while doing so! Let us know why you run for refugees and we'll share your photos and videos on our social media accounts. We'll also be announcing first place winners for individuals and teams who raise the most money.
WANT TO GAIN A COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY? DONATE OR FUNDRAISE $250 OR MORE AND WE'LL WAIVE YOUR ENTRANCE FEE!
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Anywhere!, Any City - Any State, 02139, MA, United States
RefugePoint World Refugee Day 5k
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