Will Cook County News

By Nuha Abdessalam

(Updated at 9:12 am 2/8/24)

A surplus of runners joined organizations such as Team Palestine’s Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) and Chicago Muslim Running Club* last Sunday, Jan 4. Walkers and runners from multicultural backgrounds met at the Buckingham Fountain at 9:30 a.m. and participated collaboratively in a Run 4 Gaza to bring awareness and attention. PCRF has dedicated runners and walkers participating in diverse running events to raise money for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.

The run/walk for Gaza is a suggestive event promoting harmony and peace in Gaza and calling for a permanent ceasefire. Participants from various backgrounds that support the cause came together to run and walk 7.5 miles, representing the width of Gaza from the border wall to the sea.

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