Will Cook County News

By Nuha Abdessalam.

Team Palestine for PCRF Chicago and Selma Sweets & Frozen Treats have teamed up for the upcoming annual Run 4 Peace event on Sunday, September 15.

The Run 4 Peace is not just a race but a unique opportunity for all runners and walkers, from beginners to seasoned pro-triathletes, to come together for a day of thrilling activities and contribute to a worthy cause. Held at Moraine Valley Community College at 9000 College Pkwy in Palos Hills at 7 a.m., registered runners can expect supportive cheers from onlookers, scenic views of the impressive campus, and a fun-filled day of raising awareness and funds, in addition to implementing healthy lifestyles and promoting a healthier community.

PCRF is a non-political, nonprofit organization committed to healing those affected by war. Established in 1991, the organization provides life-saving medical care to children in the Middle East. Most recently, PCRF has helped evacuate refugee children into Italy and Belgium. Amyra Muhammad, a pharmacist and a longtime dedicated member of PCRF, is hosting the rollover event this September.

Muhammad said, “PCRF has developed relationships all over the world with different medical facilities and organizations in countries like Italy, Belgium, and Spain, where they’ve also accepted children that have been evacuated from Gaza.” Muhammad added, “Wherever these refugee children are, PCRF is there to provide medical care for them.” She said, “We’re hopefully instilling healthy habits into our community, supporting local businesses that support us and the overall community.”

Selma’s Sweets & Frozen Treats, located at 7205 West 103rd Street, is a local bakery and Sponsor of PCRF’s Run 4 Peace event. The business is no stranger to partnering with the organization and is now banding for the eleventh time to get folks registered and their hearts pumping with a tagline incentive: ‘You gotta earn your sweets.’ Registered runners, walkers, and participants of all kinds are encouraged to get their hearts pumping and join the community for the sweetest treat.

That’s right. Participants with sweet tooth fixings will have plenty to choose from, with the favorite sweet traditional Palestinian Kunafa to dine on and other sweet treats, snacks, and beverages by local businesses. “This is a unique opportunity for us to serve our local community, and we get to serve the Palestinian community, anyone struggling,” said Sponsor and PCRF affiliate Dr. Mohammad Saleh.

Saleh added, “This race is a beautiful way for us to hit all those objectives and goals, we do this for Allah first and foremost; this race brings attention and acts to preserve our culture, food, and the community.”

Interested folks still have time to register for the eventful day. Participants can partake in the event’s 1-mile walk; the 5k run and children will have access to the “kids dash”.

General admission tickets can be purchased for $35 (12 and up), while tickets for kids 11 and under can be purchased for $25 until September 10 or when sold out.

Muhammad said, “This race, in particular, all fundraising is being dedicated to aiding those affected by the Gaza crisis.”

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