Ngorongoro Half Marathon, “Race against Malaria”

Dar es Salaam Tanzania, 20^th March 2013: Tigo Tanzania Today announces its involvement in the sixth edition of the Ngorongoro Half Marathon dubbed the ‘Race against Malaria that  will be held on Saturday 6^th, April, 2013 in Karatu, Arusha region. Tigo Tanzania will be co-sponsoring this event in collaboration with the Zara Tanzania Adventure- one of the leading hospitality and Tourism Company.

In 2010 Zara Tanzania adventures created and became sole sponsor of the ‘Ngorongoro Run: Kids’ Fun Run’, an activity that expanded the impact of the Marathon. More than 5,000 residents of Karatu district enjoyed the festivities and learned much information about malaria during the previous event. This year’s race is more unique as it will involve a corporate challenge organized by Tigo before the race whereby the corporate companies will be competing to win a 20,000 USD pot to give to a charity of their choice, and a media challenge whereby several bloggers and mainstream journalists competed to win a sponsored trip to participate in the half marathon .The event is expected to attract over 3000 participants with the race guest of honor expected to be Hon. Lazaro Nyalandu, Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism.

“Tigo is ever pleased to be associated with The Ngorongoro Marathon as it presents a great opportunity to raise awareness on causes close to Tigo such as  Malaria which affects millions Tanzanians every year. Since 2009, Tigo’s commitment to the health and well-being of the people of Tanzania has been demonstrated through their generous support of this event and we feel proud to continue to be part of this year’s run. Our relationship with Zara Tours has been an invaluable in the co-sponsoring of this very crucial race since its inception in 2008 and hope to continue this great partnership foreseeable future that has the health of many Tanzanians as its prime focus, ” said Mr. William Mpinga, Tigo Brand Manager.

Datus Joseph, Representative from Zara Charity said, “Zara Charity launched the Ngorongoro marathon, an annual fundraising event for a variety of causes like malaria, hospital development and maternal health. Our aim and focus has always been to create awareness about Malaria and prompt solutions from caring stakeholders through the establishment of medical centres in areas hardly hit by this life threatening disease.  We appreciate the support that Tigo Tanzania has shown over the years and hope that this great relationship grows to new heights for the betterment of many Tanzanians.”