On March 10, KNCV will participate in the NN CPC Loop (City-Pier-City) in The Hague. The runners are training hard and are very motivated. Why? Because they run to raise money so that people with TB can receive the right diagnosis and treatment in time.
TB remains one of the most deadly infectious diseases in the world. More than 1.3 million people still die from TB every year. It occurs in all countries and age groups. Because TB knows no borders. Therefore, no one is safe until everyone is safe.
Meet our runners and the specific reason why they are ‘running for breath’:
Senior epidemiologist and Team lead ‘Prevention & Access‘
“I’m #RunningForBreath because TB survivors deserve good health so they can re-enjoy running.”
Joeri Buis
Epidemiologist and junior researcher TB Vaccine Access Strategies, in the ‘Prevention & Access’ team
“I’m #RunningForBreath to support the promise of a new TB vaccine, bringing hope for a world free of TB.”
Juan Mora Barrios
Technical communication & social media expert
“I’m #RunningForBreath because stigma surrounding tuberculosis continues to be one of the most commonly identifiable and preventable barriers to #EndTB.”
Psychologist, epidemiologist and junior researcher at KNCV’s Elimination & Health Systems Innovation team
“I’m #RunningForBreath to support migrants health because TB knows no borders.”
Jense van der Wal
Grant Manager with KNCV’s Operations Division
“I’m #RunningForBreath to empower people affected by TB to access resources and support they deserve. Together we can #EndTB.”
Jozefien Groenendijk
Junior researcher with KNCV in team the Netherlands and Prevention & Acces
“I’m #RunningForBreath because every child affected by TB deserves a future.”
Adrian Leung
Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at KNCV with the Evidence & Impact team
“I’m #RunningForBreath because TB is not gone and should not be neglected.”
You can also easily support all our enthusiastic runners through a ‘Tikkie’ via the link below.
Yes, I support the runners for breath from KNCV!
With your support we can help people with TB receive the right diagnosis and treatment in time. We, and of course all our runners, are very grateful to you. Together we can end TB!
