Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc, also known as Arpin Strong, participated in its Third Annual Global 5K Run & Walk event for charity. This year, Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the world's leading charitable funder of cancer research, received the directed proceeds.

The in-person 5K event took place in Maidstone, Kent, UK, on 2 July, 2023; however, once again, Arpin Strong opened the doors for global participation by collecting funds and allowing persons to participate virtually between 1-4 July.

“We enthusiastically applaud all of our global heroes who joined together to truly make a significant impact in furthering Arpin Strong’s mission,” said Karen Bannon, Vice President of the charitable foundation. She continued, “The success behind Arpin Strong is the people willing to give their time and effort towards a common cause. We are proud to have distributed over $1.182M in conjunction with the Arpin Charitable Trust since our humble beginnings in 2013.”

The big-hearted UK crew, walking in person to honour every person affected by cancer, not only contributed significantly to the invaluable work of Cancer Research UK but also continued an annual tradition that carries a powerful message of solidarity, kindness, and hope. The team demonstrated their determination, compassion, and spirit throughout the event, showcasing their commitment at every step.

The UK team was: Keith Whelan, Lisa Byrne, Barbora Czanner, Rebecca Bibby, Danielle Franklin, Alex Barry, Alistair Steward, Christie Roberts, and Danny Secrett.

At the conclusion of the event, Keith Whelan, General Manager of Arpin International Group UK and Ireland, Arpin Strong Board member, and organiser of the local UK team, expressed his gratitude to all the individals who contributed globally to the race's triumph. He emphasised the organisation's goal to support numerous causes and take on new challenges.

Photo: The UK team.