 Former London Marathon winner and AIMS General Secretary Hugh Jones comments: ‘I have run in Africa several times and also competed against some great African athletes. African runners have frequently emerged despite formidable social, health and economic barriers. Both in Africa and in Nepal we want to do what we can to improve people’s access to opportunities that we frequently take for granted in the wealthier countries of the world.’
AIMS recognises that there are great differences and inequalities across the world economically, culturally and socially. These frequently lead to a lack of opportunity, poor fitness and health.
As a global organisation ‘fostering and promoting road running’ AIMS looks to encourage and promote fitness and health benefits for young people.
AIMS seeks where it can to create opportunity for young people to develop an interest in road running, build self esteem and appreciate the importance of maintaining their health through participation in the sport of running.
AIMS will be supplying T-shirts and medals to all children who participate in the races and will also contribute to a prize list for the top finishers in each age category split equally between boys and girls.
source AIMS
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