Focus Africa Run for Aids

Winnipeg, Manitoba. St. Vital Park. Focus Africa Run for Aids returns on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM CDT. Choose 5K run or 3/5K walk. Net proceeds support Beacon of Hope (BOH) in Kajiado, Kenya — a medical centre providing care for HIV/AIDS‑affected women and children, economic empowerment, education, and community‑based care. Participant registration fees go entirely to support the Mjali grandmothers' program. Run or walk as an individual or as a family (parents/guardians + children 21 and under, up to 6 participants).

Location — St. Vital Park Picnic Shelter, Winnipeg, MB:

• St. Vital Park is a large riverside park in south Winnipeg, along the Red River
• Address: River Road, Winnipeg, MB (start at the picnic shelter)
• The course follows the park's paved pathways along the river — flat, scenic, and accessible

Beacon of Hope — Kajiado, Kenya:

• Beacon of Hope (BOH) is a multi‑use facility and medical centre in Kajiado, Kenya (south of Nairobi)
• Provides medical care, economic empowerment, education, and community‑based care for HIV/AIDS‑affected women and children
• Programs are expanding to include grandmothers (the Mjali grandmothers' program), youth, and intern training
• Also reaching out into neighbouring communities

Mjali Grandmothers' Program — Direct Beneficiary of Registration Fees:

• Participant registration fees go entirely to support the Mjali grandmothers' program at Beacon of Hope
• These grandmothers are often the primary caregivers for orphaned grandchildren affected by HIV/AIDS
• Donations go to support the run event, with any excess also going to the Mjali grandmothers' program

What's Included:

• Chip timing (5K run only — walk is untimed)
• Finisher medal (likely)
• Event shirt (not specified — check event website)
• Aid station on course (water)
• Medical support (St. John's Ambulance on site)
• Post‑race refreshments

Family Registration — Up to 6 Participants (Parents + Children 21 & under):

• Family registration: $60 + fees (up to 6 family members living at the same address)
• Individual registration: $25 + fees
• All participants must be registered — no bandits

Partners & Sponsors:

• Running Room (presenting partner — shop at RunningRoom.com)
• Bloom Dental, Horizon Growth, Focus Africa, St. John's Ambulance, CHVN (radio)

Schedule — Saturday, June 6, 2026:

• 9:00 AM — Race kit pickup opens
• 10:00 AM — 5K run start
• 10:00 AM — 3K & 5K walk start

Logistics — Donations Encouraged:

• Donations can be made through ICMS (link on event website)
• Donations support the run event and the Mjali grandmothers' program
• No refunds? Check with event organizer Gacheri Dyck
• No dogs allowed? Not specified — check with organizer
• Strollers allowed (start at the back)
• Walkers welcome

How to Help — Participate, Donate, Sponsor:

• Run or walk (individual or family registration)
• Make a donation online
• Become a sponsor (contact Focus Africa)
• Spread the word — share the event with your community

Nearby Attractions (post‑race):

• St. Vital Park — stay after to enjoy the riverside trails, picnic areas, and playground
• St. Vital Centre — shopping mall (10 minutes away)
• The Forks — historic meeting place, markets, restaurants, and riverwalk (15 minutes north)
• Assiniboine Park Zoo — polar bears, conservation centre, and beautiful grounds

Contact: Gacheri Dyck — [email protected].