Moscow, October 30, 2024
Photo: foma.ru
An Orthodox pro-life charity run was held in Moscow’s Novogireevo District on Saturday, October 19.
This was the 10th run organized by the charitable foundation of the Church of St. Vladimir in Novogireevo and the Women for Life foundation, in support of mothers with small children and pregnant women in difficult situations. The church holds such runs twice a year.
This time, 168 people aged 6 and up decided to help preserve pre-birth life and participated in the event, making a donation in order to enter the race, reports Foma.
Photo: foma.ru
There were several courses, ranging in distance from 0.6 to 6.2 miles.
The event was opened by the rector of St. Vladimir’s Church, Archpriest Alexei Batanogov, and the founder and head of Women for Life, Natalia Moskvitina.
The festive day also included a concert, an autumn fair, a game room with board games, crafts, and various toys from children of the St. Vladimir family club, and more.
The runners were provided with oatmeal, hot tea, and pancakes with jam. All winners received medals and cups.
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