Friends of MSF is collaborating with the Run with Us Club at Western to host a run/walk 5 km fundraising event. The purpose of this event is to engage Western students in a physical activity while raising funds and awareness for Médecins sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders). By combining physical wellness with global health advocacy, the 5 km run/walk aims to strengthen student involvement in humanitarian initiatives at Western.
The charity run is expected to have around 50 Western students join, supported by 2-5 student volunteers from Friends of MSF Western. The 5 km run/walk is accessible to participants of all fitness levels.
Participants will contribute a mandatory $5 donation, with proceeds going directly to the MSF organization to support global emergency medical relief programs. MSF Western volunteers will have a donation check-in, while Run with Us members will help coordinate pacing, route guidance, and run safety.
The event will run on Thursday, November 20th from 5-6 PM, beginning at UC hill. The run route will follow a safe, pre-planned 5 km commonly used by the Run with Us club.
From Thursday, November 20, 2025 5:00 PM
to 6:00 PM EST
at UC Hills.