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(Toronto, ON; 09/22/2006) - On Sunday, October 15, men and women committed to making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa will take to the streets for the 12th annual Toronto Marathon. As part of Listen to the DrummingŠ, a fundraising campaign organized by the Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs, multi-marathon winner Joseph Nderitu of Kenya will run to show his commitment to raise funds in support of youth empowerment and HIV/AIDS prevention programs in South Africa, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe.
"With the right tools of prevention and education, we can help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS among youth," says Liz Donnery, fundraising coordinator of ICA Canada. "We are asking runners, walkers, relay teams and all supporters to join with us in raising $100,000 to provide vulnerable youth with new capacities for achieving hope."
Toronto Marathon runners, walkers, and relay teams will undertake either a 5km Run/Walk, a 21km half marathon, or the full 42km. Runners commit to raising a minimum of $100 in pledges and those raising over $1,000 are entered into a draw to win a trip to Africa. All proceeds go to the Institute of Cultural Affairs in support of HIV/AIDS prevention programs.
Registration is online at: www.icacan.ca or by calling toll-free 1-877-691-1422.
About the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA)
The Institute of Cultural Affairs has over 40 years of experience working with local communities in cultures all around the world to develop appropriate locally-based responses to issues and crises that threaten and marginalize people. The Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs is a non-profit, charitable organization with a mandate to develop the capacity of all people to contribute to positive social change. ICA Canada is collaborating with ICA organizations in 6 African countries to provide funding for programs directly related to the HIV/AIDS crises.
About Joseph Nderitu
Joseph Nderitu is a three-time winner of the Ottawa Marathon, two -time winner of the Around-the-Bay run, and winner of both the Detroit and Philadelphia marathons.
Joseph trains in the Ngong Hills outside of Nairobi where the elevation is perfect for training the best marathoners in the world including Paul Tergat, current world record holder.
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