Lafarge Zambia Plc donates over K 190, 000 to charities – sets 9th may 2020 for 7th Lafarge Lusaka Marathon 2020

LAFARGE Zambia Plc has donated over K190,000 to 4 Charities from the proceeds of the Lafarge Lusaka Marathon as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Speaking at the Media breakfast held at the Hilton Garden Inn this morning, Lafarge Zambia Board Chairman, Mr Muna Hantuba presented the donation to the charities who received K48, 000.00 each.
The recipients of the donation were Chilanga Mother of Mercy Hospice, Livingstone Central Hospital, Arthur Davison Children’s Hospital and UTH Cancer Disease Hospital.
“I am pleased to see the positive benefit that the event yields, such as the donations we are handing over today, as well as the growing number of runners and participating countries. It shows that we are truly on course with our objectives.” Mr Hantuba said.
He also thanked all the sponsors of the Lafarge Lusaka Marathon 2019, and urged them to continue partnering with Lafarge Zambia for a safer and bigger Marathon in 2020.
The Chairman further assured the country that as the market leader in the construction industry, Lafarge will strive to make the Lafarge Lusaka Marathon and Lafarge Corporate Golf Day; become major events not only in Lusaka but across the country and the world.
He reiterated that Health and Safety is a core value for Lafarge and runners were guaranteed total safety as the company had started engaging Government authorities, to have total road closure; so that the safety of the runners is not compromised. He has since encouraged people to start registering for the 2020 Lafarge Lusaka Marathon.
Meanwhile at the same event, Lafarge Zambia Chief Executive Officer Mr Jimmy Khan announced that the 7th Edition of the Lafarge Lusaka Marathon will take place on May 9th 2020 at Levy Mall. He also officially opened all registration both online and walk-in at ZAAA head offices in Rhodespark.
“The registration amount remains the same, 350 Kwacha for 42 km and 21 Km, 10km is 200 Kwacha and 5km is 100 Kwacha. If you would like to know more about this year’s marathon races please visit us on our Lafarge Lusaka Marathon FB page, and our website www.lusakamarathon.com,” he said.
Mr Khan also said the theme for the 2020 Marathon is “Build for Life”, because for over 70 years Lafarge Zambia has built dreams and iconic infrastructure across the country, as well as building lives albeit in another way; fitness and well-being.
The Zambia Amateur Athletic Association President Mr Elias Mpondela, thanked Lafarge Zambia for supporting Athletics in Zambia.
“From the time we started the Marathon, we are able to help athletes in Zambia and it is through this partnership that we are able to bring a gold medal through Sydney Siame. We will continue to work hard and grow the Lusaka Marathon just like any other city in the world,” he said.
And speaking on behalf of other beneficiaries, Sr Jeremia Mrowiec, thanked Lafarge for the continued support to the health institutions in Zambia. She further thanked the Marathon runners who continue to register and support the Marathon because it is through them that these health institutions are supported.

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