Record of participants in the 4. Sunflower run: Together against cancer!

Record of participants in the 4. Sunflower run: Together against cancer!

What an exciting Wednesday afternoon in the Ostrapark! The 4th sunflower run achieved a new participant record, because a total of 1,529 running sports enthusiasts - small and large - were stacked on the starting line. This matter of the heart was organized with the aim of collecting donations for people with cancer. In the end, over 31,000 rounds were covered, which is not only a great sporting success, but is also a strong sign of solidarity. Radio Dresden reports that the event was a complete success and that the atmosphere on the rounds was just great.

At the event, not only the sporting activities were in the foreground. A colorful supporting program was offered to inform the participants about important topics. Local experts were ready on a show stage and provided valuable tips for cancer prevention, early detection and new therapy approaches. In addition, an employee of the tumor counseling was from the Office for Health and Prevention on site to share suggestions for promoting movement as well as information for those affected and relatives. dresden.de emphasizes that the run started with a special starting time for schools at 1 p.m. and the main event was opened at 4 p.m.

school run and adult run

The school run classification was certainly particularly exciting, in which the numerous “young wild” did their best. The results speak for themselves: The 93rd elementary school took first place with impressive 2,062 rounds. This was followed by the Heimer School Dresden with 1,533 rounds and the after -school care center of the 12th primary school was also able to show up with a good 1,051 laps.

But that wasn't all! The adults also had a lot to offer. The municipal clinic in Dresden grabbed first place with a magnificent performance of 4,799 rounds. Linde Engineering and Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH followed in places second and three. You can tell that the motivation of the participants was huge and the goal of collecting money for the Saxon Cancer Society was more than achieved.

The event again shows how important the topics related to cancer and precaution are. According to the Cancer information service it is relevant to do prevention work, because cancer are among the most common diseases in Germany. The enthusiasm and cohesion of the participants underline that sport and community are extremely important in order to sensitize these essential topics.

Finally, it remains to be said: The 4. Sunflower run was more than just a sporting event; It was a movement that shows what every single one can do for society. On a new one next year!