At the press launch of The Color Run Hero Tour, everybody was curious if pregnant Marian Rivera is joining her husband Dingdong Dantes who is spearheading the event happening this weekend.
“If he wouldn’t allow me to run, then I will just walk with my daughter,” she said in vernacular, “You see, people should participate in this kind of event because it is intended to help spread awareness and there’s a meaningful cause behind it.”
The Color Run Hero Tour is happening on Nov. 18 at McKinley West in Taguig with various Kapuso stars.
Known as the “Happiest 5k on the planet,” The Color Run, presented by GMA Network and organized by Runrio Events Inc., is set to paint Metro Manila with burst of colors and exciting activities for you to enjoy with your family and friends.
“The Color Run is an international franchise and it is celebrated throughout the world. Here in the Philippines, Run Rio is the head organizer of this fun run,” Dingdong said.
“What makes it different, apart from being fun, this is not timed. This year’s theme is ‘Hero Tour’ and it so happens that Yes Pinoy Foundation’s theme is ‘I am Superhero,’ so everything just falls into proper places,’’ he added.
The Color Run, a world-renowned franchise that exists in over 36 countries, will be participated in by celebrity ambassadors Kris Bernal, Rocco Nacino, Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali, Kyline Alcantara, Sanya Lopez, Betong Sumaya, Rodjun Cruz, Joyce Pring, and Juancho Trivino.
Also joining them are Ashley Ortega, Ayra Mariano, Hannah Precillas, Marika Sasaki, Paul Salas, Ralph Noriega, Thia Thomalia, JBK members Joshua Bulot, Bryan Del Rosario, Kim Ordonio, One Up boys Dave Bornea, Karlo Duterte, Kevin Sagra, Nikki Co, Prince Clemente, Ralf King, Yasser Marta, and Jay Arcilla.
“Personally, I’m very glad because of the overwhelming support of these young stars. Definitely, it’s not mandatory, you have to believe in something before you do it. This project is for the young people, why not encourage young people to lead the campaign,” Dingdong said regarding the support the project is getting from young Kapuso stars.
This year, the run is unleashing the hero in each and everyone of us as proceeds of the event will be donated to support the I am Super campaign of the YesPinoy Foundation, Inc. (YPF). I am Super is a disaster preparedness initiative designed to equip young people from vulnerable schools and communities with knowledge, skills, and tools such as Go Bags or emergency kits, which are developed by Typhoon Yolanda survivors.
YPF, on the other hand, is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 by Dantes to help empower children and youth on the fields of environment, education, and responsible citizenship.
To join and learn more about The Color Run Hero Tour, visit https://thecolorrun.com.ph or visit Olympic Village in Glorietta 2, Fisher Mall, Market! Market!, Alabang Town Center, and Sports House-Mall of Asia.