Source/Credit: Halesowen News
By Halesowen News | April 28, 2011
YOUNG Cradley Heath Muslims are in the running to raise a record-breaking £225,000 for charities by taking part in a 10k run and walk challenge.
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association are training for the event in Leamington Spa on Sunday May 8 in aid of 10 major charities.
Association leader Wasm Shah Qulba said they were determined to collect £225,000, which will double last year’s figure to show their loyalty to the country.
The money raised will go to Great Ormond Street Hospital, Macmillan Cancer Support, Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, Save the Children, Humanity First, Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability, NSPCC, Barnardo's, The Royal British Legion and The Royal National Institute of Blind People, plus a number of local charities in Leamington Spa .
Mr Qulba said:“For Muslims, service to humanity is a religious duty. Islam requires its followers to help the needy and to alleviate the suffering of people, regardless of age, gender, race and religion."
"One hundred per cent of the money raised goes directly to help those suffering from abuse, serious illness or extreme poverty.
“It is also hoped that the enthusiasm shown by so many young British Muslims to raise money for British charities goes some way to making a positive and lasting difference."
The event has become a popular annual fixture on the AMYA calendar, helping the association to raise more than £1 million for various charities since it was first held in 1985.
Participants will raise the Union flag and release 225 balloons at the event.
Anyone wishing to sponsor the youngsters can do so by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/-toby
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