{"id":2690,"date":"2020-02-19T13:31:09","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T13:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivasalud.be\/news\/20-km-door-brussel-loop-voor-publieke-gezondheidszorg\/"},"modified":"2022-06-16T11:59:10","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T09:59:10","slug":"the-brussels-20-km-run-run-for-a-strong-public-healthcare-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivasalud.be\/en\/blog\/2020\/02\/19\/les-20-km-de-bruxelles-courrez-pour-un-systeme-de-soins-de-sante-publics-fort\/","title":{"rendered":"The Brussels 20 km: run for a strong public healthcare system!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br><strong>Do you believe that everyone should have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare? Are you also up for a sporting challenge? If you answered yes to both questions, then join Viva Salud for the Brussels 20 km race!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivasalud.be\/fr\/inschrijvingsformulier-20-km-door-brussel-2020\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>I am registering<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On 31 May 2020, we will be running through our beautiful capital city to draw attention to the importance of public healthcare. Whether here in Belgium, in the Philippines, Palestine or Congo, the privatisation of healthcare is a threat to our healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every kilometre travelled will be dedicated to our fight for a strong public healthcare system!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We are looking for 100 participants to raise a total of \u20ac20,000! That's \u20ac200 per person or \u20ac1,000 per kilometre. The money raised will enable us to campaign to put public healthcare at the top of the political agenda, both in Belgium and in southern countries.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your enthusiasm, combined with the advice, support and testimonials from our partners, will enable you to rise to the challenge of fundraising and running 20 km! \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, are you ready to help us and have a great day? Sign up now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivasalud.be\/fr\/inschrijvingsformulier-20-km-door-brussel-2020\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>I am registering<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do we offer you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a great experience <\/li><li>We will take care of your registration: your place on the starting line is guaranteed!<\/li><li>a Viva Salud running T-shirt<\/li><li>food and drink before and after the race<\/li><li>lots of encouragement!<\/li><li>You can change and leave your clothes safely in our room near the starting line.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When? The Brussels 20km race will take place on Sunday, 31 May 2020 at 10 a.m.<\/li><li>The registration fee is \u20ac34 (\u20ac25 participation fee + \u20ac9 supervision fee).<\/li><li>We ask each participant to secure sponsorship of at least \u00a3200.<\/li><li>All other practical information will be sent to you after you register.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips and examples for effective fundraising \n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the sporting challenge, we have another challenge to meet: raising as much money as possible for the campaign for public healthcare that Viva Salud and its partners are running in Belgium, Palestine, Congo and the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you register, you can start looking for sponsors: people who are willing to support you. The sooner you start, the more you will find!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will be happy to give you the best advice and good examples. By starting early, the success of your fundraising campaign is guaranteed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivasalud.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200219-FUNDRAISING-TIPS_FR.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tips and examples <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why campaign for a strong public healthcare system?\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right that is best guaranteed when healthcare is organised by an authority under democratic control. Privatisation threatens this right because private interests (making profits) often do not coincide with public interests (quality, affordable care). Our dossier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivasalud.be\/fr\/news\/dossier-pourquoi-les-soins-de-sante-publics-sont-meilleurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\u00abWhy public healthcare is better\u00bb (opens in a new tab)\">\u00abWhy public healthcare is superior\u00bb<\/a> will tell you more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still have questions, require materials, or would like a personal consultation, please contact Marilyse on 02 209 23 65 or by e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:20km@vivasalud.be\">20km@vivasalud.be<\/a> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you believe that everyone should have access to affordable, quality healthcare? And are you also up for a sporting challenge? 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