The time has come for us all to join in and unite for a good cause. This year’s action Run – Bike – Care, organized by the “K.E.F.I.” Association of Cancer Volunteers – Friends of Doctors of Athens Sunday, June 11, 2023in the center of Athens, in Zappeion but also in other cities of Greece, invites people of all ages and abilities to run, walk or take their bike in support of the program “Together and at Home”.

The Run Bike Care 2023 includes running or 5km walk and a 10km bike ride with the starting and ending point the emblematic Zappeion Megaron which is a historical heritage in Greek Culture.

The action except the Athena will be held nationwide and in Thessalonikiat Larissaat Ghoulat Syrosat Chaniain the Gythio and elsewhere.

Make your individual or group registration HERE

Support from everyone

The energy of Run Bike Care is supported by great personalities from the sports and artistic world. More specifically, at his call Association of Volunteer Cancer Patients – Friends of Doctors “K.E.F.I.” Athenswhich for the last 20 years has been offering psychological and social support to cancer patients and their family members, the following have already responded:

  • Nassos Gavelas – Paralympic gold medalist in the 100m, holder of the world record in the T11 category
  • Makis Kalaras – Paralympic silver medalist, world champion and European discus champion
  • Pericles Iakovakis – Olympic and European 400m champion. with obstacles
  • Konstantinos Karnazis – Greek-American Ambassador of Hellenic Tourism, ultramarathon runner who has run 50 marathons in 50 consecutive days in 50 different states of America
  • Maria Polyzou – Survivor, Marathon Runner, Holder of Panhellenic Marathon Performance
  • Michalis Triantafyllidis – former international volleyball player, record holder for appearances with the Greek National Team
  • Joe Manda – Ultramarathon
  • Christina Flampouri – has conquered the 7 highest peaks in the world
  • Maria Bekatorou – Journalist – Presenter
  • Iulika Skafidas – Actor
  • Tsambazi gifts – Journalist
  • Dimitris Moros – Professor of Physical Education / FitnessArt
  • Mantis Persakis – Physical Education Teacher / Pilates by Mandy
  • Mamatsita – Gogo Papadionisiou – Food Blogger

All Run Bike Care proceeds to the Together and At Home Program

The income from this year’s organization of Run – Bike – Care will finance the “Together and at Home” program, which is the realization of the vision of K.E.F.I. to improve the quality of life of oncology patients and their families who are unable to move from their homes. The program started its operation in September 2018 and since then it has not stopped supporting people in their home by providing psychological and social support. Services are provided free of charge to oncology patients who meet the following conditions: a) serious health condition, b) inability to move, c) financial & family situation.

For more information HERE

Run – Bike – Care is an action of celebration for all those who survived and memory of those who have passed away due to cancer. On the occasion of World Cancer Survivors Day, the K.E.F.I. Association has set June 11, 2023 as a day of awakening and awareness for all, uniting the voices of all people who have lived an experience of cancer. With the message “Run – Bike – Get informed” people of all ages and abilities will take part without competition, either as runners, walkers or on their bikes, in a pleasant ride in the center of Athens and in other cities of Greece, putting into practice the motto of K.E.F.I. “We Run Faster Than Cancer”.

With the official hashtag of the event #runbikecare this year we are joining forces on social media to raise awareness of the whole world.

More information about this year’s route and the program of the event will be announced in the coming weeks.