Great Ethiopian Run has officially handed over 4 million Birr to selected charitable organizations during a ceremony held at the Cheshire Ethiopia Menagesha office.
The funds were raised through the “Running for a Cause” charity campaign as part of the 2025 Sofi Malt Great Ethiopian Run International 10km.
The beneficiaries of this year’s fundraising program include: Cheshire Ethiopia, Tesfa Social and Development Association, Federation of Ethiopian Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FEAPD) and Ezenet Children and Parents Aid Organization.
During the handover ceremony, Her Excellency Dr. Ergoge Tesfaye, Minister of Women and Social Affairs, shared a message of appreciation: “I am very pleased to visit the center today. Beyond the sporting activity and its ability to connect people, the effort Great Ethiopian Run makes to help those in need is an exemplary act for others. We will continue to collaborate on this and support many other institutions in the future.”
Legendary athlete Haile Gebrselassie also commented on the milestone: “When we started the ‘Running for a Cause’ campaign, our goal was for the sporting event to serve as a platform to reach our fellow citizens. It is heartening to see it continue and grow stronger every year. Beyond the money raised, I feel great pride in the attention and visibility this gives to these charitable organizations.”
Special recognition was also given to individuals who personally raised significant funds and contributed greatly to the success of the campaign. During the event, it was emphasized that the Great Ethiopian Run will continue to fulfill its social responsibility by linking sports with philanthropy.
