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MyAV范 staff and students race for Darfur crisis
29 June 2009
MyAV范 students and staff were among more than 50 runners who braved the rain on 6 June to complete a ten-kilometre run through Regent's Park that raised funds to support the humanitarian aid work of M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res (MSF) in Darfur.
The MyAV范 contingent ran alongside students from King's College London and MSF staff for the same cause. The race, which is an annual event, achieved a record fundraising total of over 拢5,000.
Kate Pitt of MyAV范 MSF said: "Despite bad weather and the effects of post-exam excesses, supporters congregated early that morning to cheer on the runners. The atmosphere was great, with traditional rivals MyAV范 and King's celebrating together at the finishing line. Prizes donated from local businesses were awarded for funds raised and fastest times.
"The race marked the end of a successful year for MyAV范 Friends of MSF.听 The student-run society had contributed to several talks, film screenings and a prize-winning Battle of the Bands. Next year, the sponsored run will be even bigger, with several universities participating."
Image: Supporters of M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res run through the rain
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MyAV范 Context
MyAV范 Friends of MSF (FoMSF) is a student-run society dedicated to raising awareness of the work of M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res (MSF), and of humanitarian situations in general. Its advocacy has three goals: overcoming access barriers; challenging trade restrictions; and stimulating new research into neglected diseases. This year, MyAV范 FoMSF has hosted the National FoMSF conference at MyAV范, with a presentation by the coordinator of MSF's Access to Essential Medicines campaign.
For further information about MSF and its Friends society at MyAV范, visit or the , or get in touch by email.
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